Food

JeanMarie Brownson: Glazed Corned Beef with Kimchi, Daikon and Carrots

This less expensive, but always crowd-pleasing, cut of beef is cook-friendly, as you can make the whole main course a day or two in advance and simply reheat when needed. Keep it interesting with a Korean chile and honey glaze as well as the addition of daikon chunks in the simmer pot.

EatingWell: Take your Thanksgiving mashed potatoes to the next level

These garlic mashed potatoes are extra creamy, thanks to the addition of both butter and buttermilk. To prevent the potatoes from getting gummy, be sure not to overmix them in Step 2.

Mashed vegetables tend to get cold easily; keep all tools — the ricer and bowl — warm by running under hot water before using.

The Kitchn: Lemon-garlic pasta with steelhead trout is a one-pan MVP

Simmering pasta directly in the sauce is really quite simple — it’s just a matter of getting the ratio of dry pasta to liquid right. Once you figure this out, you can tinker around with adding protein (seared, mild and moist Steelhead trout in this case) and finish the dish with whatever cheese, fresh herbs, and flavorings you see fit (Parmesan, parsley, and lemon here).

The results are a one-pan meal that could easily fetch $16 or more in a restaurant, but costs about a third of that when done at home.

Tofu veggie stir-fry is quick and easy, making it a great go-to weeknight meal

When you’re short on time, reach for this stir-fry recipe. Baked tofu has a firm, toothsome texture that crisps well in a hot pan. You can find it in flavors like teriyaki and sesame, both of which are delicious here. Or opt for a smoked version, which has the same texture with a more robust flavor. Serve over brown rice.

Recipe: Pizza with Burrata, Kalamata Olives and Spicy Salami

Cooler autumn days prove ideal for perfecting homemade pizza skills. Cook these individual-sized pies one or two at a time on a preheated stone, and prepare guests to expect to eat in shifts.

Skinny breadsticks, olives and a giant bowl of salad, with a homemade red wine and olive oil vinaigrette, make great accompaniments.

Recipe: A new, fresh take on million dollar pie

Rich and creamy million dollar pie (aka millionaire pie) is the perfect no-bake dessert. With a crunchy graham cracker crust and a decadent filling made from freshly whipped cream, sweetened condensed milk, toasted pecans, shredded coconut, and pineapple, it’s luscious and decadent — hence its expensive name.

Recipe: One-pot chicken paprika is a weeknight winner

In this streamlined recipe, you rub a paprika-based spice mixture on bone-in chicken thighs, sear the chicken in a skillet, then toast rice and veggies in the chicken drippings. The chicken goes back into the skillet, then the whole thing goes into the oven for 30 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, add a few chopped herbs, and dinner is served.