Spicy smoked spareribs with a 10-spice dry rub featuring five spice powder and ginger, parboiled then smoked over hickory with a peach preserves basting sauce.
Pork tenderloin medallions with apples braised in apple cider and white wine with sage, thyme, and sweet red onion. A French-inspired one-skillet dinner with a reduced cider pan sauce.
Polpettone di tacchino: Italian rolled turkey roast stuffed with ground turkey, bread crumbs, pistachios, and herbs, then braised with white wine, sage, and rosemary. Elegant Sunday Italian dinner with a pinwheel cross-section.
A delicious crusty bread that is perfect with any meal, anytime of the day!
Hearty spicy spaghetti sauce: a fast 25-minute tomato sauce with garlic, red wine, dried chili, and your choice of beef, pork, or chicken. Pantry-friendly Italian dinner sauce with a kick.
Favorite oven-fried herb chicken using herb stuffing mix for a crunchy seasoned coating, with butter, sage, parsley, and garlic powder for a fried-chicken finish without the deep fryer.
Sage pot roast braised in beef broth with red potatoes, carrots, and onions until fork-tender. A one-pot Sunday dinner with a thickened pan gravy from the drippings.
Roasted turkey with fresh sage leaves tucked under the skin and rosemary, stuffed with aromatic vegetables. A low-fat, herb-forward holiday bird with minimal seasoning and maximum flavor.
White bean soup with sage: creamy great northern beans simmered with onion, carrot, tomato and fragrant sage in chicken broth. A quick, low-fat soup that's on the table in about 30 minutes using canned beans.
Turkey saltimbocca with prosciutto, Muenster cheese, and fresh sage, pan-seared in butter. A quick Italian-inspired cutlet dish ready in under 5 minutes.
Cheddar sage and walnut torta: a layered no-bake cheese mold with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, fresh sage, and toasted walnuts. An elegant make-ahead appetizer for the holiday board.
Turkey scaloppine with green peas in a white wine and pureed tomato sauce with sage. A light, quick Italian-style turkey breast dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Vegan holiday loaf with brown rice, wild rice, walnuts, and Thanksgiving herbs baked until firm. A plant-based main for Thanksgiving served with mushroom gravy.
Slow cooker meat loaf with sage, bread crumbs, and a tangy ketchup-mustard-nutmeg glaze. Hands-off comfort food that cooks low and slow all day.
Spiced pork roast pressure-cooked with apple cider, sage, and black pepper into a tender, falling-apart loin in just 30 minutes. The fastest weeknight pork roast that still tastes like Sunday dinner.
Pumpkin and mozzarella lasagne layered with sage-spiced pumpkin mash, melted mozzarella and Parmesan, topped with chive sour cream and toasted flaked almonds. A vegetarian autumn lasagne with no red sauce.
Kansas City-style barbecue sauce simmered from scratch with tomato paste, brown sugar, honey, beef stock, and a bold spice blend. Thick, sweet, tangy, and smoky.
Holiday Highland dressing made with rolled oats and bread cubes, seasoned with sage, onion, and butter. A Scottish-inspired turkey stuffing with hearty oat texture for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Potato and chive tortelli tossed in brown butter with fried sage leaves and lemon. Handmade Italian stuffed pasta filled with chive-spiked mashed potato in a classic noisette sauce.
Homemade tortelloni filled with sheep's milk ricotta, parsley, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, finished with brown butter and crispy sage. The classic Italian pasta done from scratch.
Blanched escarole leaves stuffed with marinated chickpeas, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and white wine vinegar. A vegan, low-fat Italian appetizer served at room temperature.
Tourte de Noel: French Canadian Christmas pork pie with diced pork, potato, sage, and savory in a savory-herbed lard and butter pastry. Quebec holiday tradition.
Veal saltimbocca with prosciutto, fresh sage, and a white wine pan glaze. Classic Italian main dish that cooks in just 5 minutes for an elegant weeknight dinner.
Country hearth stew with sauteed beef, egg noodles, and mixed vegetables in a thyme and sage broth, finished with a crunchy cracker crumb topping.
Garlic soup Provencal with two full heads of garlic, saffron, sage, leeks, and tomatoes, thickened with potato for a silky, deeply aromatic French soup. No cream needed.
No-knead herb bread with whole wheat flour, basil, and sage made in a bread machine. A soft, fragrant loaf with an earthy herb flavor and zero hand-kneading required.
Five-day beans: a slow-cook project where dried limas soak, simmer with aromatics, rest, and finish under a crusty cream and breadcrumb topping. Bean heaven for patient cooks.
Chicken saltimbocca fried golden with ham and sage tucked under the skin, marinated in peppered buttermilk and dusted with flour for a crispy, herb-scented crust.
Parmesan garlic soup simmers a whole half-head of garlic into a mellow, sweet broth, then thickens it silky with a tempered egg, parmesan, and olive oil liaison. Ladled over a crouton, it's rustic comfort in a bowl.
Chicken rolls stuffed with ham, sage, and garlic, pounded thin, rolled into spirals, and pan-fried until golden. A simple roulade ready in under an hour.
Vegetarian rice soup sauteed in ghee with mixed vegetables, garlic, rosemary, sage, and parsley. A simple, nourishing one-pot soup that uses cooked rice and comes together in under an hour.
Lazy oven turkey roasted in a covered pan with a thyme, rosemary, and sage herb paste. A low-effort method that steams the bird moist and browns at the end.
Pork chops with creamy gravy and vegetables made in one skillet with cream of celery soup, sour cream, sage, frozen green beans, and potatoes. A complete weeknight dinner from pan to plate in about 40 minutes.
Vegan wild rice crepes stuffed with a savory trio of shiitake, oyster, and button mushrooms, finished with a silky nutty almond sauce. Elegant plant-based entertaining at its finest.
Steamed broccoli, brussels sprouts, and snap beans topped with a creamy walnut-dill-sage sauce. A vibrant plant-based dish ready in 25 minutes.
Herb-Rubbed Turkey Breast with Fig & Apricot Stuffing recipe
Sylvia's stuffing lives up to its name with cubed bread, cornbread, oats, and sunflower seeds soaked in butter, bacon drippings, and turkey giblet broth. Seasoned with an unexpected kick of chili powder alongside classic herbs.
Heart-healthy cranberry and herb turkey burgers mix lean ground turkey with whole-wheat couscous, sauteed onion and celery, fresh thyme, sage, and chopped cranberries. A Thanksgiving-flavored burger for 6.
A comfort food family favorite. A creamy chicken pie topped with biscuits.
Creamy white chicken chili with fresh jalapeños, ginger, corn, and great northern beans in a buttery roux-based sauce. Top with Monterey Jack and serve with cornbread.
Herb crusted chicken breasts with a 7-herb spice crust, pan-sautéed in butter and topped with a make-ahead Dijon and coarse-grain mustard compound butter. Ready in 30 minutes.
Homemade low-fat turkey sausage patties with dried apples, sage, and nutmeg. Ready in 30 minutes, these breakfast sausages skip the grease and pack real country flavor into every bite.
Try this new and delicious spin on Thanksgiving where the pumpkins are stuffed with pine nuts, celery and apricots.
Traditional British raised meat pie with pork, veal, and ham surrounding a line of hard-boiled eggs, sealed in pastry and set with savory gelatin. Served cold in slices.
BBQ pulled chicken sandwich with dry-rubbed grilled whole chicken and a coffee-spiked vinegar barbecue sauce. Served on white buns with cole slaw, classic Southern style.
Creamy cheddar pasta tossed with herb-seared chicken breast, sautéed zucchini and yellow summer squash. A hearty skillet dinner that hits comfort-food notes without drowning in heavy sauce.
Ham and apple pie layered with chopped ham, Granny Smith apples, onion, and sage, topped with buttered mashed potatoes baked until golden. A savory cottage pie with a sweet-tart twist.
Minestrone casalinga: a homestyle Italian vegetable soup packed with white beans, leeks, cabbage, zucchini, and orzo. Rustic, layered, and exactly what cold weather calls for.