Melissa Finkelstein
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Caraway Cabbage Chips with Dill Yogurt Recipe
Cabbage chips are the new kale chips, especially when sprinkled with toasted caraway and dipped in dill yogurt. → Read More
Cranberry Rum Punch Recipe
Bring cranberries, sugar, and 2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Strain syrup into a pitcher; cover and chill. Set cranberries aside. → Read More
Roasted Poultry Stock Recipe
Could you make Thanksgiving gravy with store-bought broth? Sure. Would it taste as good as one made with homemade stock? Not a chance. → Read More
Spiced Dried-Fruit Chutney Recipe
Warm spices and sweet dried fruit are a perfect pair for rich turkey meat. → Read More
The Obsessivore’s Fruitcake Recipe
For smaller fruitcake loaves, divide dough and nut paste mixture into four portions instead of two and bake in four mini loaf pans—for 40–45 minutes. → Read More
The Slipway Crab Roll Recipe
The whole point of a crab roll is the crab—get the best you can find, and don’t mess with it too much. And, that bun: It has to be split top. → Read More
Turkey Posole Recipe
A low-fuss soup like this spicy, hearty turkey posole is great for a crowd. → Read More
Pineapple and Gin Frozen Cocktail Recipe
For best flavor, head to the farmers' market for peak-season fruit. Freeze in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet until solid. → Read More
Tahini Hot Chocolate Recipe
An unexpected way to revamp hot chocolate. → Read More
The BA Patty Melt Recipe
A swipe of mayo, not butter, on the bread encourages that gorgeous exterior on this patty melt. → Read More
Matcha–White Chocolate Sugar Cookies Recipe
Powdered green tea gives these tender cookies an elf-worthy hue that will stand out, with no icing or decorating needed. → Read More
Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp
Crunchy shrimp (thanks for the help, cornstarch!) gets its zesty, floral heat from Sichuan peppercorns. → Read More
Parm Broth Recipe - Bon Appétit
Use this rich and versatile parm broth in vegetable soups, instant-supper pastas, and beans in need of a boost. → Read More
Sweet Potato Curry
This Sweet Potato Curry is a one-dish wonder that grants you immunity from even the most gluten-averse, meat-abstaining, fat-conscious houseguests. → Read More
Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding
So easy a kid could make this Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding. No, really, let your kid do it. → Read More
Turkey Posole Recipe - Bon Appétit
A low-fuss soup like this spicy, hearty turkey posole is great for a crowd. → Read More
Parsnip Purée Recipe - Bon Appétit
Parsnips are naturally sweet and not too starchy, which makes for an ultra-silky mash. → Read More
Herb Salad with Pistachios, Fennel, and Horseradish
Vibrant greens, handfuls of fresh herbs, nuts for crunch, and horseradish for bite. Ingredients are suggestions; feel free to mix it up. → Read More
Build a Better Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich
Put those Thanksgiving leftovers to work with a new spin on the traditional turkey sandwich. → Read More
Cornbread, Chorizo, Cherry, and Pecan Stuffing
Store-bought cornbreads can be very sweet; taste before using, or omit the sugar from your favorite recipe. → Read More