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The secret to a showstopping bird that can be prepared several days in advance without drying out? A parchment paper pouch.

These crispy, juicy baked turkey wings are served with a quick, savory blender sauce for dipping.

This creamy mushroom lasagna recipe keeps things relatively simple so the mushrooms can truly shine.

Akin to potato gratin, in this French dish, the potatoes are par-cooked in cream, then layered with nutty Gruyère cheese.

Cook your pasta, build your sauce, and bake your mac all in one pot.

A perfect combination of sweet, salty, crispy, and tender, this maple-roasted delicata squash will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Chef Thomas Keller’s food is known for fine dining finesse, but his recipe for simple roast chicken is about as easy as it gets.

This easy chicken and biscuits recipe is made with only one bowl and one skillet.

Store these creamy, perfectly seasoned make-ahead mashed potatoes overnight right in a buttered casserole dish, then just rewarm before serving.

This Alpine potato-and-bacon casserole is gloriously gooey thanks to the slices of soft cheese nestled on top before baking.

This simple ratatouille recipe combines summer vegetables into an easy, flavorful stew that can be served as an appetizer, main, or side dish.

Tender grilled swordfish steaks are topped with a bright, garlicky Mediterranean-inspired dressing of chopped whole lemon and oregano.

For easy crispy salmon on a weeknight, take a page from chef Adrienne Cheatham's book and top your fish with a slice of brioche.

Deep-frying a turkey is easier than you might think, plus it frees up oven space for the rest of your Thanksgiving feast.

This vegan bread pudding is a perfect base for Thanksgiving-y things or when you want a change from traditional mashed potatoes.

Rubbed with garlic, lavender, and other spices, this roast is the perfect centerpiece for a celebration.

Béchamel, a cream sauce bound by a roux of flour and butter, holds up well in the freezer, maintaining the same gooey, melty texture that the freezer too often destroys in other dairy. It’s pivotal for casseroles, such as lasagna (page 126) or the green bean dish (page 125) that falls on so many Thanksgiving menus. It’s the halfway point to sausage gravy (page 122) or cheese sauce. Long story short, béchamel helps bridge the gap when thinking about foods that freeze well. Just like duct tape, you should never be without it.

Green seasoning is one of those herb mixtures that is unique to the Caribbean and differs slightly from island to island.