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Mahjouba (Algerian Crêpes)
These thick, flaky crêpes stuffed with a jammy tomato-based filling are a typical street snack in Algeria.
Tapou (Fish, Green Banana, and Root Vegetable Soup)
Tender root vegetables and fried fish make this garlicky stew a satisfying meal.
Mrouzia (Honey-Braised Lamb Shanks)
Lamb shanks are braised for hours in a sumptuous sauce of honey, almonds, and raisins in this centuries-old Moroccan dish served at the restaurant Mansouria.
Fresh Cranberry Relish
This sweet-tart cranberry relish is flavored with cinnamon, fresh citrus, and sweet apples.
Herb-Roasted Turkey with Hominy, Oyster, and Sausage Dressing
Rubbing the turkey with olive oil and fresh herbs yields a moist, flavorful bird with crisp skin. An apple cider gravy and a dressing of hominy, sausage, and oysters add richness to the festive Thanksgiving centerpiece.
Roasted Pumpkin Pie
To make the purée for this recipe, peel the pumpkin or squash (see Pumpkin Picking for the best types to use), cut into 1" cubes, roast at 400° until tender, about 30 minutes, then mash.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Bourbon and Pineapple
A variation of traditional sweet potato casserole this side gets its depth of flavor from bourbon and pineapple.
Okra Pickles
Based on a recipe from Eastern Shore musician William "Pooh" Johnston, these spicy pickles are a delicious accompaniment to any meal.
Iraü Lau Juyeirugu (Seafood Soup)
Fresh basil, oregano, and sage lend their fragrance to this hearty soup, loaded with five different types of seafood.
Roasted Sugar-Glazed Pears
In this recipe, almonds, currants, and raisins are stuffed inside pears, which are roasted for a simple, yet elegant dessert.
Couscous Royale (Couscous with Grilled Meats)
A plate of fluffy couscous is lavished with meatballs, lamb chops, chicken skewers, merguez sausage, and a saffron-scented chickpea stew in this celebratory dish, a staple at Moroccan restaurants in Paris.
Sweet and Sour Potted Meatballs
The recipe for these potted meatballs is adapted from Arthur Schwartz's Jewish Home Cooking: Yiddish Recipes Revisited (Ten Speed Press, 2008).
Roasted Vegetable Terrine
Our take on this colorful vegetarian terrine features smoky roasted eggplant, peppers, and squash, tangy goat cheese, and a sun-dried tomato pesto.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Rum and gingersnaps give this decadent autumn dessert a spicy, warming flavor.
Rock & Rye & Rum Punch
This throat-warming punch, adapted from a recipe by Allen Katz of The New York Distilling Company, is a sophisticated take on the old-timey cold-season cure of tea dosed with Rock and Rye cordial.