So simple, so delicious. Heat is a time-tested trick to balance the bitterness of kale while pecans add nuttiness to balance the grassy flavors of these quick-cooked greens. A high-quality, flavorful olive oil will stand out amidst the short list of ingredients.

Sweet, butternut squash, rich cheddar cheese and floral dried oregano topped with crisp Panko combine in a simple, delicious casserole that is simultaneously decadent and light-tasting.

Salty pancetta, sweet-tart apples and just a touch of fresh, grassy parsley combine to give this simple and quick side a flavor that is much greater than the sum of its parts. GoldRush, a cross with Golden Delicious, may have the same smooth, wax-free appearance of it’s parent, but the flesh inside is wonderfully crisp, with beautifully balanced sweetness and acidity and complex spiced notes.

The show-stopping cranberry jello mold gets a modern update with the tannic-sweet flavor of pomegranate, earthy, toasted black walnuts and fresh cranberry. Making your own jello with pomegranate juice and beef gelatin may seem over the top but it’s quick, easy and delivers an impressive appearance and delicate texture.

No matter how simple or gourmet your holiday dinner, there is one sauce you'll serve this Thanksgiving that makes all the difference: thick, rich gravy. Apple flavors including cider, Calvados and apple cider vinegar are layered into a rich gravy, the perfect compliment to your Thanksgiving turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. Apply liberally!

So here's (just about) everything you need to know about cooking a great turkey, making amazing gravy and even turning the leftovers into soup. Wow them this year!  And if it doesn't turn out perfect? Relax. The day is really about giving thanks for the time you're sharing together. It doesn't matter if your turkey is average when the people seated at the table are exceptional.  

Here then is my Thanksgiving gift to you, a quick and simple guide to a straight forward turkey, no special ingredients, no crazy techniques, but it will put a delicious and respectable bird on the table so you can relax and share a special day with those you love. 

Rich, full-flavored turkey stock is the flavor base for the best gravy, stuffing and leftover turkey soup you’ve every tasted. This simple recipe starts with roasting inexpensive turkey parts which fills the house with the smell of Thanksgiving. Just the thing to get you - and everyone else in your home - in the holiday mood.

Need something fresh and bright for your winter table? The grassy, chlorophyll notes of kale lose their bitterness to the balance of sweet fruit and rich balsamic vinegar. Bonus! This delicious and colorful dish comes together in just 5-7 minutes on the stove.

Turn your turkey into a rich pot of soup. After you’ve picked it clean for leftovers turn your turkey into a soup that doesn’t taste like an after thought. The results are rich, flavorful and full of the veggies.

The three secrets to great mashed potatoes: starchy Russets pressed through a food mill or ricer give you a light, fluffy mash. Crème fraîche - sour cream for grown ups - give you just the right bite. These are classic mashed potatoes - just the best ever. No fancy truffle oil or fried sage leaves here.