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Satisfying nut medleys taste better when they're not dumped straight from the "deluxe assortment" can.

A platter of raw vegetables to share is the perfect way to warm up to the Thanksgiving meal. They're impossible to fill up on, and a great way to show off seasonal produce. Just pick the vegetables that look fresh and enticing, and you'll create a guest-worthy platter.

This simple dish employs the French technique of cooking vegetables in a mixture of water and butter. The water eventually cooks out after steaming the vegetables, leaving them glazed with the butter. This is a dish that can be cooked while the turkey is resting.

A simple puréed soup, known as velouté in French, is the perfect way to whet the appetite and take the edge off hunger without overfilling your guests' bellies before the big feast. Here, chestnuts, which come already roasted in jars, make an earthy and seasonal soup that can be made well ahead of time. Serve in shallow bowls, or even teacups or shot glasses, while guests are still milling around.

Slow-roasting halibut and leeks in olive oil is one of the easiest, most elegant ways to serve fish at a dinner party.

Parsnips are naturally sweet and not too starchy, which makes for an ultra-silky mash.

You need a palate-cleansing salad to balance the rich pork and hearty sides: This is it.

For a beautiful, almost bone-white soup, don't let the leeks and onion take on any color as they soften.

Brining the nuts with herbs and some spice infuses them from the inside out, and the long roasting time gives them extra toasty flavor.

It's just as tasty without booze but only as good as the chocolate you use, so shop accordingly.

We love leeks. All you need are olive oil, salt, and the heat of the oven to coax some magic out of leeks.

Keys to great chips: A lower frying temp gets the moisture out; a vinegar soak ensures they're crisp.

Parmesan crisps turn this simple fall salad into something extra-special.

Chicken legs, potatoes, and briny Kalamata olives star in this easy one-pan dish. "This entire meal comes together on a single rimmed baking sheet. It's comforting and ridiculously simple." —Claire Saffitz, assistant food editor

Broiled shallot, leek, and scallions deliver a triple-onion punch to this creamy dip.

Achieve the deep, comforting flavors of slow-cooked pho in an hour with a few clever shortcuts.

A smoky Aleppo pepper and brown sugar rub give this meltingly tender roast an addictive crust. Drizzle the shreddable pork slices with an herby vinaigrette at the table for a vibrant finish.

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The sweetness of the squash, dates, and coconut oil in this simple roast is balanced by the garlic and woodsy herbs.