A large stuffed turkey breast is ideal for smaller holiday gatherings. My father reminded me the other day that Thanksgiving turkey doesn’t have to be a whole bird. You could roast just a couple turkey legs if you like dark meat. Sally Vargas If you prefer white meat, stuff and roll a turkey breast. Brine Your Turkey for the Win! For extra flavor and juiciness, considerbrining your turkey breastbefore stuffing it....

A roast turkey breast is the perfect size for a small gathering. This one is easy and has a bonus homemade roasted garlic gravy recipe, too! Want even juicier turkey? Elise Bauer Trybrining your turkeybefore cooking! (Can you see where this is going?) Heck, what’s a little frozen meat that a hot oven can’t overcome? Elise Bauer Into the oven the turkey went. A few friends had gathered as well, waiting for the feast to come....

It’s the law. Certain migratory birds can be hunted in season, but not sold. We were the lucky recipients of some teal ducks recently from our hunting friendsHankand Holly. Elise Bauer Wild duck is best eatenrare. Properly cooked, the juices run red, not clear, more like a beautiful juicy red steak. The meat itself is a deep garnet red. Elise Bauer Except when you overcook wild duck, the meat tastes game-y, like liver....

Roasted asparagus recipe is the easiest vegetable side ever and can go with just about anything. The skinny ones will dry out too quickly in the high heat of the oven. The thin ones will dry out too quickly and will end up tough and stringy. Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne Rinse the asparagus spears. If the ends are tough, break them off and either discard or save for stock....

One of the easiest (and best) carrot recipes youll ever make. My friend Suzanne prepares tender young carrots this way and passed this method on to me years ago. They’re a great side to serve with chicken, turkey, or beef. Elise Bauer Tips for Roasting Baby Carrots Roasting baby carrots is easy! Here are a few tips for perfect carrots. We don’t recommend freezing roasted baby carrots. Elise Bauer Drizzle with olive oil and toss to combine so that the carrots and onions are lightly coated....

Roasted beets with balsamic glaze. So by the time I show up in the morning we have a bowlful ofbeetsfor breakfast or lunch. They’ve insisted that roasted beets just taste better than boiled. Elise Bauer I have roasted beets. Quite frankly, I haven’t been able to tell that big of a difference from boiled. The Trick to Great-Tasting Beets Now I get it. Elise Bauer These beets are great! The long roasting caramelizes the sugars in the beets, adding all sorts of awesome flavor....

If you’re looking for a super easy side that goes with just about anything, make this! Kids don’t usually beg for broccoli, at least not the kids I know. If this were how broccoli was always served, I would beg for it too. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek it’s possible for you to even skip the lemon and cheese if you want. The broccoli is great roasted on its own with some olive oil and salt....

Even the most adamant Brussels sprouts haters will love these crispy sprouts. These areroasted Brussels sproutsthat even my dad can love. Ridiculously easy to make, there’s not much to it. Kelly Hamilton And a largecast iron panis just the right size to hold a pound of sprouts. Salt makes the roasted caramelized flavors pop! Salt the sprouts generously as they are going into the oven, more than you might normally salt vegetables....

Glossy Brussels sprouts are a simple, festive side dish for a holiday meal. I started eating Brussels sprouts as a kid when my preschool served them boiled for lunch. Here I’ve paired roasted Brussels sprouts with a sweet and tangy pomegranate-balsamic glaze. Lisa Lin This makes a great side dish for Thanksgiving or any fall meal. Don’t be intimidated by making the glaze. You’ll only need a few tablespoons of the pomegranate-balsamic glaze for this recipe....

The perfect crisp-tender and tasty vegetarian fare. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel Cabbage is the unsung hero of the produce drawer. My favorite way to prepare cabbage is to roast thick slabs of it until golden brown and tender. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel Roasted cabbage has a lightly sweet, mellow flavor and a crisp-tender texture. Theyre quick to prep. This recipe starts with the oven extra hot. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel...

Roast chicken, fennel, and orange come together to make a bright, flavorful one-pot skillet dinner. Serve it with rice, farro, quinoa or barley for an easy meal. For those that arent quite ready for raw fennel salads yet, roasting the fennel softens the anise flavor. Aaron Hutcherson This dish goes great with rice or a heartier grain, such as farro or barley. And be sure to spoon some of those pan juices over top!...

Then came the discovery of the magic that happens when youroast cauliflower. The only thing better than roasted cauliflower?Curryroasted cauliflower. The combo tastes fantastic. Elise Bauer It’s easy to make. In this recipe we are using regular yellow curry powder, and supplementing it with a little ground cinnamon. And we are adding garlic and sliced onions to the mix. Elise Bauer The onions especially add a sweet balance to the curry and cauliflower....

Perfect as a meal by itself or for grilled-cheese dipping. Fall is here and it is soup season once again. I don’t usually like tomato soups, but this one has lots of flavor. Elise Bauer Preheat oven to 425F (220C). Toss to coat the vegetables evenly. Toss to coat the eggplant pieces and garbanzo beans well. Elise Bauer Spread them out in a single layer on a second rimmed baking sheet....