Herb-roasted turkey breast with garlic-herb butter under the skin, roasted in under 2 hours. Pull at 160°F and rest to the USDA’s safe 165°F. Serves 6 to 8.
Small Thanksgiving Dinner: A Menu for 2 to 6 People
Plan a small Thanksgiving dinner for 2 to 6: a scaled menu, make-ahead timeline and one-oven plan. USDA suggests about 1 pound of whole turkey per person.
Bourbon Pecan Pie
Bourbon pecan pie with toasted pecans, brown sugar and a crisp crust. By law bourbon is at least 51% corn (TTB). Bake it 2 days ahead; make-ahead tips inside.
Popular Posts
Trending Posts
Recent Posts
Editors Choice
Recipe
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow)
Spicy Thai basil chicken (pad krapow) is a 15-minute street-food stir-fry of minced chicken, garlic, Thai chilies, and holy basil over rice with a fried egg.
Recipe
10 Spicy Recipes to Celebrate Hot & Spicy Food Day
10 spicy recipes to celebrate National Hot & Spicy Food Day on August 19, from Thai basil chicken to Nashville hot chicken, plus tips to tame the heat.
Recipe
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
Grilled eggplant parmesan stacks skip the frying for a lighter, smoky twist. Learn how to salt, grill, and layer eggplant for a crisp-edged summer dinner.
Recipe
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
Creamy tomato basil pasta ready in 25 minutes with pantry staples. Cooking tomatoes boosts lycopene, and fresh basil makes this an easy weeknight dinner.
Recipe
12 Easy Weeknight Pasta Dinners for Late Summer
Twelve easy pasta dinners for late summer weeknights, most ready in 30 minutes. One-pot, no-cook, and skillet recipes plus time-saving tips for busy nights.
Recipe
Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Thighs
Juicy grilled lemon-herb chicken thighs marinate in 30 minutes and grill in 12, hitting a safe 165°F with crisp skin and bright herb flavor throughout.
Recipe
15-Minute Shrimp Tacos
These 15-minute shrimp tacos come together with a crisp lime slaw and creamy chipotle sauce. The shrimp cook in just 3 minutes per side, no marinating.
Recipe
10 Quick Summer Weeknight Dinners
Ten quick summer weeknight dinners ready in 30 minutes or less, from sheet-pan shrimp to grilled chicken thighs, with smart prep tips and safe cook temps.
Recipe
Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Learn to smoke baby back ribs low and slow at 225°F. Ribs turn tender near 200°F as collagen melts into gelatin. Full 2-2-1 method, wood, and rub tips.
Recipe
Watermelon Cucumber Salad
This watermelon cucumber salad is a 15-minute, no-cook side with feta, mint, and lime. Watermelon is 92% water, so it hydrates while it cools you down.
Recipe
The Ultimate End-of-Summer Cookout Menu
Plan the ultimate end-of-summer cookout menu with grilled mains, easy sides, fresh salads, and desserts, plus food-safety timing to feed a hungry crowd.
Recipe
One-Pot Taco Pasta
One-pot taco pasta cooks in 30 minutes with ground beef, taco spices, salsa, and pasta simmered in a single skillet. A cheesy weeknight dinner kids devour.
