Issue 165
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From the Editors4
Seasonal Kitchen: Sweet Potatoes6
You can’t have Thanksgiving without sweet potatoes, so we rounded out our favorite ways to enjoy this sweet spud
Bacon and Sage Sweet Potato Casserole12
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping12
Pecan Topping13
Smoky Sweet Potato Gratin Casserole13
Orange-Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallows13
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Crumble Topping13
French Onion Meatballs14
It doesn’t get much more satisfying than this rich and savory supper
Comfort Cuisine: Crowd Favorites16
Winter weeknights require hearty, comforting recipes you can turn to again and again all season long
Pork and Vegetable Stew22
Ham and Cheese Croissant Bread Pudding22
Loaded Baked Potato Casserole22
Baked Ziti with Spinach22
Two-Bean Chili23
Test Kitchen Favorites: Cranberries24
Savor the sweet-tart flavor of cranberries with this tasty collection of seasonal dishes
Cranberry-Glazed Turkey Breasts26
Cranberry Short Ribs with Blue Cheese Grits26
Blue Cheese Grits27
Satsuma-Cranberry Bundt Cake27
Buttermilk Glaze27
Handcrafted Holidays28
Make homemade gifts from the heart with these impressive presents
Chunky Chocolate Granola34
Apple Cider Mix34
Coconut Shortbread34
Vanilla Mug Cake Mix34
Peanut Chili Crisp35
Showstopping Suppers36
Take your pick from these gorgeous main dishes, and craft menus for all your holiday celebrations
Beef Wellington with Whiskey Gravy41
Whiskey Gravy41
Spiced Apple-and Cornbread-Stuffed Lamb41
Orange-Bourbon-Glazed Ham42
Cane Syrup-Glazed Turkey42
Pork Crown Roast with Cranberry Stuffing42
Christmas Feast44
Christmastime is here, and this meal is sure to bring your nearest and dearest to the dinner table
Garlic-Herb Butter Roast Beef50
Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese50
Cream Cheese and Bacon Green Bean Casserole50
Cheddar-Rosemary Bread Wreath50
Pear-Pomegranate Salad with Maple-Cider Vinaigrette51
Celebrate the New Year52
Traditional New Year’s Day dishes shine in this casual family meal to bring you luck in 2026
Kickin' Hoppin' John55
Charred Cabbage, Bacon, and Carrot Salad55
Sweet and Spicy Sautéed Collard Greens56
Smoked Cheddar Corn Muffins56
The Flavors of a New Year57
1 Ingredient 4 Ways: Pecans58
Yummy pecans are right at home in snacks, sweets, and main dishes
Cranberry-Pecan Muffins60
Pecan Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash62
Pecan-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Pears62
Pecan Slab Pie63
Cuisine Class: Stock Options64
Skip the store-bought stock and learn to make it yourself
Turkey Stock65
Mushroom-Thyme Risotto66
All About: Gingerbread68
This sweet and spicy seasonal flavor is a favorite for a reason
Gingerbread Cookies69
Royal Icing69
Gingerbread-Pear Miniature Bundt Cakes70
Gingerbread Sheet Cake71
Gingerbread Skillet Cookie72
Gingerbread Cake73
Vanilla Swiss Meringue Frosting73
Grand Finale: Christmas Candies74
Peppermints and divinity candies inspired these new festive favorites
Candy Cane Red Velvet Swirl Loaf74
Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting75
Divinity Pavlova75
Caffeine Concotions76
It's coffee time and cocktail hour with these sips