What’s on Your Plate
A deep dish chicken pot pie made easily with rotisserie chicken, frozen vegetables, a creamy classic French sauce, and a premade pie crust developed for Pi Day but excellent for any cold day.
Holidays
Recipes and tips for foods you might want to serve for a holiday celebration, special occasions, or just because you want something a little fancy.
Chocolate Mascarpone Tort – Unforgettably Rich and Shareable
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A no-bake Chocolate Mascarpone Tort with a buttery Danish-cookie and saltine crust, mixed in two stages for the right texture, and finished simply with cocoa—made to share with the ones you love.
Easy Potatoes Anna for the NESCO Roaster Oven
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Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with onion, butter, and seasoning, then cooked slowly in a NESCO roaster oven. The even heat allows the potatoes to bind into a cohesive cake that slices cleanly, without tying up the stove or oven
Creamy Country French Onion Soup
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This soup shines in two situations. It is an excellent way to start a heavy or holiday meal because it warms the appetite without weighing it down, thanks to its broth base and lack of melted cheese. It is also exactly the kind of soup you want tucked into the freezer for nights when you want something warm and comforting without committing to a full cooking session. Reheat the base, stir, toast some bread, and your meal is served.
Hoisin Duck – 7 Inspired Reasons to Skip Turkey
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Hoisin Duck is dry-brined, spatchcocked, and roasted on a rack for crisp skin and tender meat. The sweet-savory Hoisin glaze caramelizes in the oven for a glossy finish. It’s the perfect choice when you want an elegant, flavorful alternative to turkey or chicken, and pairs beautifully with rice or vegetables. Always roast duck on a rack so the fat can render away.
Jeanne’s 7-Ingredient Indulgent Caramel Sweet Potato Casserole
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This 7-ingredient casserole layers sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, pecans, pineapple, and caramels under a blanket of marshmallows. It’s an indulgent, old-fashioned Midwest comfort dish — a little Southern in spirit, entirely nostalgic in flavor. The secret? Unwrapped caramels that melt into a rich, buttery sauce.
Smoked Deboned Turkey
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Smoked Deboned Turkey transforms the traditional holiday bird into a stress-free showstopper by combining four professional techniques: deboning, stovetop smoking, sous vide, and a final air-fried crisp finish. The result is tender, smoky turkey with a crisp, flavorful skin—moist from end to end, easy to carve, and even easier to prepare ahead of time.
The best part? You can do it all in your kitchen with basic equipment—no outdoor smoker or marathon roasting session required.
Pumpkin Spice Cranberry Muffin Breakfast Cake
Pumpkin Spice Cranberry Muffin Breakfast Cake is a delicious cake you can serve as a breakfast cake, a brunch treat, or a show-stopping holiday cake. The wheat germ in the streusel topping adds nutty richness. It’s great warm or cold topped with whipped cream.
Seafood Farfalle Fiesta Salad
This Seafood Farfalle Fiesta Salad is a playful spin on Seefood and Bows, made with smoky chipotle shrimp, tender bowtie pasta, and mild poblano peppers for a fresh, colorful twist.
Enchilada Meatball Casserole – 3 Bold Layers in One
Enchilada Meatball Casserole is all the good things you love about an enchilada dinner – all in one dish. It’s cheesy, with flavorful rice, creamy beans, gluten-free corn tortillas, and those spicy enchilada meatballs.