Makes 12 servings Ingredients Sweet Potato Mash 5 lb sweet potatoes, scrubbed, pierced with fork several times (about 12 large potatoes) 8 oz unsalted butter 6 fl oz (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) heavy cream One (1/2-inch piece) peeled ginger, sliced into 1/4-in-thick pieces 1 vanilla bean or 1 tsp […]
Tabbouleh
Makes 6 servings This Middle Eastern herb salad is fresh and bright, with a chewy bite from soaked bulgur wheat. Enjoy it over lettuce, stuffed into a pita, or served alongside hummus and warm flatbreads. Ingredients 1/2 cup fine bulgur wheat 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 2 […]
Tartiflette
Tartiflette, or gratinéed potatoes in white sauce, is a classic dish that exhibits all the characteristics of French culinary decadence. You can enjoy it simply, alongside a light green salad, or alongside an impressive roast for a special occasion. Ingredients 6 cups La Ratte or fingerling potatoes Salt, as needed […]
Tattooed Potatoes
Makes 4 Servings or 8 Appetizer Servings
Tomato, Avocado, and Roasted Corn Salad with Chipotle-Sherry Vinaigrette
Makes 8 servings If you have the grill going, you can cook the corn on the grill instead of in the oven. Ingredients 4 ears corn on the cob with husks still attached Kosher salt, as needed 6 cups mesclun lettuce mix, rinsed and dried 3 red beefsteak tomatoes, sliced […]
Tostones (Twice-Fried Green Plantains)
Makes 6 to 8 servings (about 18 pieces) Ingredients 3 green plantains, peeled 3 cups canola oil 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 cups water Directions Cut the plantains in 1-inch slices on the bias. Heat the oil in a sauté pan over moderate heat to about 350°F/177°C. Fry the plantains […]
Watermelon and Cucumber Salad
Makes 4 servings To make perfect balls from the watermelon flesh, press a melon baller tool, also known as a Parisian scoop, into the watermelon and twist it to remove the ball of melon. If you do not have a melon baller, or just want to save time, cut the […]
Wild Rice with Apples and Butternut Squash
Makes 10 servings This recipe uses chicken broth, but you can substitute vegetable broth, fruit juice, or even water for a vegetarian or vegan dish to serve as a main course at Thanksgiving dinner.