This Indian-inspired coconut and tomato curry is a natural destination for mussels, which are inexpensive and widely available in cooler months.

For a Thanksgiving crowd, the convenience of the casserole cannot be denied. And gruyere and shallots (plus plenty of butter and cream) carry the day.

Make this easy side in the time it takes the turkey to rest.

Every fresh fig deserves a little blue cheese and prosciutto. And your guests deserve this pretty appetizer. Let the easy appetizer season begin.

Instead of lemon and rosemary, try tangerine and thyme (and garlic of course) to turn plain olives into appetizers.

A hint of crunchy-crispness and a tender, chewy bite make this updated classic a winner — and it can be ready for the lunchbox (or tea time) in no time flat.

For the best texture, bake these deeply flavorful cookies straight from the freezer.

Make the hearty tomato-sausage base ahead, then add fish stock and your choice of seafood when you're ready to serve.

Fun to make and delicious to eat, these dumplings are everything we love about cooking.

When the side dish gets star billing...