Ina Garten always has a trick up her sleeve for improving familiar recipes, and her savory addition to this creamy vegetable ...

And more reader (and staff) favorites from this week. By The New York Times Cooking Topping the charts this week is another slow-cooker standby: red lentil pumpkin soup, which leans on budget-friendly ...

In this video, we’ll show you how to make a classic Scottish lentil soup — a warm, hearty, and budget-friendly dish that’s perfect for colder days. This simple recipe uses red lentils, vegetables, and ...

In the words of Ina Garten, “With so much to do for Thanksgiving, I’m always looking for shortcuts.” This entertaining and home-cooking icon’s most famous catchphrase is “Store-bought is fine,” but ...

I made turkey, green beans, stuffing, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, pie, and cranberry sauce. After 10 hours of cooking, the meal for 12 was beautiful and filled with delicious highlights. When I ...

“Every year, I try to plan my Thanksgiving menu with delicious dishes I can make ahead, because I hate running around on thursday like a chicken with my head cut off (or, for this holiday, a turkey!), ...

For Garten, Thanksgiving is all about creating a memorable meal without losing your sanity in the kitchen. “At the end of the day, you want everybody to have something absolutely delicious to eat and ...

We love making Ina Garten's recipes, especially when it comes to the holidays. And we've tested many appetizers, side dishes, and mains that would be perfect for Thanksgiving. Here are Garten's best ...