Fall

A make-ahead casserole, like this pumpkin-infused strata with all the cheese, is just what your busy holiday schedule needs.

Chris Morocco’s take on the Thanksgiving classic is anchored by umami-rich browned criminis, a béchamel with nutty Parmesan, and extra crispy shallots (of course).

Your regular old crumb cake gets a fall makeover with this pumpkin and spice-spiked version.

Classic caramel apples get reimagined as a cake, complete with a glossy top and soft, custardy interior.

A showstopping peanut-studded banana cream pie with sky-high whipped cream.

The sweetened condensed milk adds a decadent richness to the custard, while the perfect ratio of spices highlights the flavors of the pumpkin. 

Reducing the liquid in this mile-high apple pie recipe to a syrupy consistency concentrates the flavor and yields the ideal juicy sauciness.

This is your mainstay recipe for perfect roasted brussels sprouts. 

No booze, no chocolate, no hard-to-find ingredients in this rendition of the classic Thanksgiving pie. 

This comforting, richly spiced Indian mushroom gravy is great for casual weeknight meals and dressed-up dinner parties alike.

Whatever you call it (au gratin potatoes, potato gratin, that cheesy potato thing), this classic dish never disappoints.

Tender roasted squash, crunchy apples, and creamy beans come together with a spicy country ham vinaigrette to create a balanced cold-weather salad.

Like the best possible Morning Glory muffins but with grated butternut squash instead of carrot.

Thin rounds baked until tender and crispy-edged in a warming five-spice brown butter sauce might just be our new favorite way to serve sweet potatoes.

This sweet-tart salad gets its satisfying crisp-crunchy texture from floral Asian pears and nutty raw cauliflower.

This extra-savory take on the Southern classic might be our favorite excuse to buy corn out of season.

Your Thanksgiving spread doesn’t just need a salad—it needs THIS salad with a bright, tart-sweet cranberry dressing.

A Thanksgiving salad should have enough flavor and heft to hold its own, and be sturdy enough to dress ahead of time—this one checks all those boxes.

This tender, gently spiced cake enrobed in dark chocolate ganache requires that you make your own sweet potato purée. And yes, it’s absolutely worth it.

Everything you want from a Thanksgiving stuffing, with just enough heat to keep you coming back for more.