Cuisine at home

The glorious and familiar feelings of fall are finally upon us! From the crisp, cool air to the nostalgic aromas of autumn cuisine, there is so much to love about this time of year. Whether you love to cook with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clov

Whip up these cozy fall spice blends to use in seasonal baking recipes, like our Pumpkin Pancakes with Butter Pecan Syrup (page 31), Apple Muffins (page 60), or our Apple Pie Linzer Cookies (page 63). Makes about ½ cup ⅓ cup ground cardamom2½ tables

KNOWN FOR THEIR LIGHTLY SWEET, honey-like flavor and soft texture, fresh figs require little prep work and are versatile in the kitchen. Roast them, bake them into pies, add them to salads, or use them to add flavor to your main dishes! Ripened figs

THIS ALL-AMERICAN COMFORT FOOD has traditional English roots and began as a way to stretch a household’s weekly leftovers. Some versions include noodles to add even more bulk, and most are highly versatile and customizable to your liking. If chicken

veggies on a sheet pan and drizzling them with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Then bake them at 425° for about 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly brown. Grouping and flavori

It’s not a fall feast without cornbread dressing. This herb- and black pepper-packed recipe combines cornbread and loaf bread for excellent texture and extra flavor. Makes 1 (10-inch) skillet 6 cups (1-inch) cubed cornbread6 cups (¾-inch) cubed coun

With the addition of an espresso-filled topping, this side gives a serious pick-me-up. Makes 8 servings 6 cups mashed roasted sweet potato1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar½ cup whole chocolate milk2 tablespoons u

Warm spices are balanced with honey in this crave-worthy skillet granola. Makes about 6 cups ½ cup unsalted butter¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar2 tablespoons granulated sugar¼ cup honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup

Cooked fennel gives off a not-too-sweet complexity that perfectly balances the smokiness of the Italian sausage. Makes 6 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced1 large fennel bu

Fresh sage and lemon give new life to chicken thighs. This herbaceous dish is sure to be the star of any Sunday supper; trust us, you’ll be hoping for leftovers. Makes 4 to 6 servings ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon unsaltedbutter, softened and divided2 tab

These chewy squares channel the flavors of our favorite latte with chopped hazelnuts, espresso powder, and a cream cheese swirl. Makes 1 (9-inch) square pan 2 teaspoons espresso powder1 tablespoon warm water (105° to 110°)1 cup unsalted butter, melt

A little bit sweet or a little bit tart —there is an apple for everyone. From the quintessential Red Delicious apple, reminiscent of childhood lunches, to innovative hybrid varieties introduced over the last decade, like Cosmic Crisp, apple varieties

EASY DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN BORING! With only five ingredients, these simple recipes practically cook themselves. Save time (and money!) at the grocery store by keeping your pantry stocked with staples, grabbing only the basic ingredients each recipe n

PANZANELLA IS A TUSCAN BREAD SALAD that’s popular in Italy, and it’s easy to see why. It’s typically made with stale bread, tomatoes, and onions tossed with olive oil and red wine vinegar. The stale bread soaks up all the flavorful juices and transfo

If you have rotisserie chicken on hand, shred 3½ cups to use in place of chicken pieces. This nod to chicken noodle soup is even more nourishing thanks to escarole and cannellini beans, but it still has that comfort factor that’ll warm up your soul

Prosecco and pomegranate pave the way in this zippy drink, complete with apple cider for a fall twist. Makes about 7 cups 3 cups pomegranate juice, chilled1½ cups apple cider, chilled¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, chilled2 cups prosecco,