Food

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll

This autumn-hued pumpkin roll recipe stuffed with a cream cheese filling can be served year-round, but is particularly suited for the Thanksgiving table.

Side Dishes

Brown Bread–Cornbread Dressing

Give your dressing a New England upgrade! Spicy sausage balances out the sweetness in this brown bread-cornbread dressing, as do the standard aromatics: carrots, celery, onions, and parsley.

Desserts

Apple-Pear-Cranberry Crostata

This sweet Apple-Pear-Cranberry Crostata doesn’t require any fussiness on your part, and makes an impressive Thanksgiving centerpiece.

Desserts

Apple-Plum Cobbler

Any combination of early-season apples and local stone fruits work well in this cobbler recipe, but red or purple plums will give you the prettiest color. 

Soups, Stews & Chowders

Beet, Fennel & Pear Soup

This simple beet soup with pear and fennel hits all the notes of early autumn, and can be served cold or warm. Top with a dollop of crème fraîche, Greek yogurt, or sour cream for added richness.

Breakfast & Brunch

Cardamom-Apple Soufflé Pancakes

Looking for an easy soufflé pancakes recipe? Perfumed with cardamom, these free-form soufflé pancakes are lofty and delicious with no meringue or ring molds required.

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