Turkey Two Ways (Roasted Breast and Legs Confit)

A gourmet’s alternative to a plain old roasted bird. (By Max La Rivière-Hedrick)

Slow Cooker Duck Confit

With the aid of a slow cooker, duck confit becomes a no-brainer. (By Kate Ramos)

Rosemary Rib Roast with Cipollini

A showpiece roast perfumed with rosemary. (By Roy Finamore)

CHOW Slider

The first modern burger, this little guy dates back to 1921 and was created at White Castle by Walter Anderson. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Red-Cooked Pork

A slow-cooked dish with Chinese flavorings. (By Kate Ramos)

Bacon-Wrapped Turkey with Pear Cider Gravy

Bacon keeps the turkey moist while pears sweeten it up. (By Kate Ramos and Aida Mollenkamp)

Roasted Chicken Broth with Scallops and Chives

An elegant first course for when you want to impress. (By Roy Finamore)

Cardamom-Spiced Carrot Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Kept extra-moist with a generous helping of grated carrot, and lightly spiced with cardamom and ginger. (By Kate Ramos)

German Chocolate Cake

Layers of sweet chocolate cake with toasted coconut and nuts topped with light vanilla buttercream. (By Adela Jung)

CHOW Pancetta

Why buy pancetta when making it yourself is so easy and fun? (By Regan Burns)

Garlicky Roasted Chicken with Garlic Jus on Garlic Toast

Guaranteed to keep unwanted interpersonal contact at bay. (By Regan Burns)

Real Good Meat Loaf

Oh, we know: You’ve got a meat loaf recipe already, but you can never have too many. (By Roy Finamore)

Super-Sized Ginger Chewies

The perfect example of a thick, chewy spice cookie. (By Elinor Klivans)

Confit of Pork Rinds (By Paula Wolfert)

Versatile enough to serve in tacos, as sliders, or atop mashers. (By Kate Ramos)