Toasted cinnamon raisin bread cubes combined with hot Italian sausage, fennel, celery, and onion, bound with broth and eggs and baked until golden. A sweet-savory stuffing that adds an unexpected, delicious twist to the Thanksgiving table.

Hot dog halves are skewered on sticks, dipped in a cornmeal-buttermilk batter, and deep-fried at 375 degrees until golden and crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. These bite-sized carnival classics are an irresistible, fun-to-eat treat that kids and adults alike will devour by the handful.

A bright and refreshing pasta salad tossing orzo with grape tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, and a lemon-herb vinaigrette. A perfect make-ahead side for casual entertaining.

A crisp Italian-style coleslaw with shaved fennel, dried basil, and a tangy mayonnaise-vinegar dressing. A fresh, crunchy side that pairs perfectly with beef sandwiches.

A creamy baked lemon cheesecake swirled with tangy lemon curd, set over a homemade lemon-rosemary shortbread cookie crust. A fragrant, elegant dessert that steals the show at any dinner party or social gathering.

A butterflied turkey breast is pounded flat, filled with cranberry-triple-citrus bread stuffing, rolled and tied, then roasted at two temperatures until golden, with a cream gravy made from the pan drippings. This elegant roulade offers all the flavors of a traditional Thanksgiving turkey in a beautifully sliceable, evenly cooked presentation

A light sponge cake is soaked through with a luscious blend of sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and half-and-half infused with cinnamon and vanilla, then crowned with billowy whipped cream. This classic Latin American celebration cake is moist, creamy, and utterly indulgent — the perfect sweet ending to a tamale party.

A classic Italian pasta with fresh clams in a light garlic and white wine sauce with a touch of red pepper. One of the simplest yet most satisfying pasta dishes in the Italian repertoire.

Homemade soft pretzels boiled in baking soda water and baked until golden brown, served with a warm Nutella and milk dipping sauce. A fun, hands-on recipe that's perfect for baking with kids.

Seared shrimp tossed in a garlicky white wine-butter sauce over delicate capellini, topped with crunchy brown butter herb breadcrumbs. A quick yet elegant dinner that brings restaurant-quality comfort to a blustery weeknight.