Fruit

There's no substitute for the color and pure grape flavor offered by concord grapes. This ultimate fall pie combines concords with juicy pears and a festive top crust. If you'd rather skip the cookie-cutter step, use the second disc of dough to make a double crust.

An easy fruit chutney with a tangy sweet-tart taste perfect with poultry and pork

A dulce de leche and cream cheese frosting rich with pecans is as innovative as it is easy, making these cranberry-flecked cupcakes unforgettable.

Brussels sprouts, apples, gouda, radishes, and hazelnuts turn this kale salad into something special enough to serve guests.

Fresh basil and pears team up for a winning combo of sweet fruit and herbal notes in this bright, crisp salad.

Meet our new favorite stuffing: two kinds of bread give it a deep earthy flavor, vinegar-spiked raisins lend sweet-tart high notes, and bacon makes it irresistible.

It's all about the layers and ruffles in this dramatic seasonal pie.

A Thanksgiving-worthy dessert that can be baked in your toaster oven? Yes, please!

Some almond paste is sold in a tube; other brands will be in a can in the baking aisle. If you don't have a scale, measure 1/2 cup, packed.

A vinegar-and-chile glaze adds heat to sweet squash, spicing up the traditional Thanksgiving flavor profile.

Pears and walnuts are delicious together; walnuts and bacon make total sense. When you combine them all, it's magic.

Use the largest skillet you have (a straight-sided 12" is ideal) and a fish spatula.the thin angled edge is just right for helping potatoes release from the skillet.

If you can't find labneh, use full-fat Greek yogurt, and thicken it by letting it sit in a strainer set over a measuring cup for an hour or two.

Dates and bananas naturally sweeten this wholesome breakfast smoothie.

You will need to start the brining process two days ahead.