Chili Pepper Chocolate Bark

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In this sweet and salty treat, dried cherries are nestled into a pool of melted chocolate and topped with flaky sea salt. The homemade bark gets a boost from woody cinnamon and fruity paprika, and a kick from cayenne and crushed red pepper flakes. Read on to add this recipe to your collection of sweet-tooth favorites.

How to Buy and Prepare Brie for a Holiday Party

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Love brie, but need a little help when it comes to buying and preparing it? We’ll teach you everything you need to know to make it the star of your next cheese plate. Learn how to buy, store, prepare, and pair it, and so much more. Read our guide now, and you’ll soon be an expert on this cheesy favorite.

Winter Squash Veggie Patties

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If you dig Meatless Monday but can’t seem to shake that burger craving, try these winter squash patties. A wholesome blend of oats, pistachios, fresh herbs, and sweet roasted squash, they feature flavor and texture in every bite. Cradle them between two buns for the full handheld experience. Read on for the recipe.

Roasted Carrot Ravioli in Thyme Brown Butter

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Roasted carrot and shallot puree is so earthy and subtly sweet. Blended with heavy cream and grated Parmigiano Reggiano, it makes a velvety filling for homemade ravioli. For the perfect accompaniments, serve with a nutty thyme brown butter sauce and toasted pumpkin seeds. Try this healthier comfort food recipe now.

The Best Cranberry Sauce, Made from Scratch

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Can the canned stuff that gets nudged to the side of the plate on Thanksgiving, and daringly dollop this homemade cranberry sauce front and center instead. Simmered until they burst, the tart orbs are perfumed with orange zest, honey, and vanilla for a vibrant sauce everyone will love. Read on for the full recipe.

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cranberry Wild Rice Stuffing

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Whether you’re looking for a fresh side for the holidays or a nourishing meal on Meatless Monday, these stuffed sweet potatoes are the dreamboats you’ve been waiting for. After baking to a golden crisp, they’re filled with fresh balsamic-infused cranberries, crunchy pecans and pepitas, and wild rice. Get the recipe.

Homemade Toasted and Seasoned Pumpkin Seeds

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Don’t miss out on the culinary magic that can happen post-pumpkin carving. After scooping, save those tasty seeds for a snack you won’t be able to stop eating. Stick with simple sea salt for a classic treat, or try our spice suggestions to perk up your homemade roasted pumpkin seeds. They’re so easy to customize.

23 of the Best Sides for Your Thanksgiving Feast

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These standout sides are all you need to complete your Thanksgiving feast this fall. From vibrant butternut squash whole grain biscuits great for gravy-swiping to a tart cranberry and pomegranate sauce so delicious you’ll ditch the canned stuff forever, our lively lineup has got you covered. Keep reading for more.

Pumpkin Nut Muffins

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These seasonal muffins scream fall thanks to their sweet pumpkin and brown sugar base and warm, aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Nutty pecans add an irresistible crunch to these fluffy, flavor-packed bites. Read more now to add this recipe to your collection of cool-weather morning treats.

How to Get the Most out of Fresh Berries

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Are you storing your berries correctly? Are they going bad before you get a chance to eat them? If you are disappointed over and over again by moldy fruit, learn how to properly store it at home. You’ll never waste a single blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, or blackberry again. Read on for our helpful advice.

Garlic Asparagus Amandine

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In this simple side dish, fresh asparagus is blanched until tender, then sauteed in melted butter and garlic. Toasted almonds on top add nuttiness and an unexpected crunch that brings these green spears to life. Read more to add this recipe to your collection of vibrant veggies that can be whipped up in no time at all.

Satsuma, Red Onion, and Pomegranate Salad

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Our satsuma, red onion, and pomegranate salad is a vibrant dish full of sweet and tangy flavors paired with a balsamic vinaigrette. Have fun with the playful textures from the pomegranate seeds, crisp lettuce and onions, and juicy citrus segments. It’s a refreshing and healthy dish to serve with dinner. Read more.