Bon Appetit

Bon Appétit focuses on what's "now" in the world of food, drink, and entertaining, while still giving readers valuable cooking tools, tips, and most of all, recipes. This food lifestyle publication looks at life through the lens of food & cooking in, dining out, travel, entertainment, shopping and design.

Bon Appetit

From the Editor • New editor in chief Jamila Robinson shares what’s on her mind this month

Table Talk • TEST KITCHEN TIPS, RECIPES, and RECOMMENDATIONS RESTAURANTS, TRAVEL, and FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Little Berries Everywhere • Bright, zippy cranberries are the reason for the season

Surreal Life • A peek at floral artist and photographer Doan Ly’s otherworldly Thanksgiving table

The Happiest Hours

Pull-Apart Perfection • An airy, lofty mash-up of two carby favorites just begging to wipe your Thanksgiving plate clean

A Salad by Any Other Name • I was prepared for the post-wedding blending of cultures. I was not prepared for Jell-O

Clear as a Bell • These elegant (but electric) digestifs are the perfect pick-me-up, nightcap, and grand finale—all in one glass

Thinking Outside the Box (and Can) • These classic staples aren’t just for the holidays. With a little creativity you can put them to use all year long

A Very Bon Appétit Thanksgiving

Pick the Right Main for Right Now • EMBRACE TRADITION! FIRE UP THE GRILL! DITCH THE BIRD—OR MEAT ALTOGETHER! THERE’S A CENTERPIECE THAT’S JUST RIGHT FOR EVERY THANKSGIVING FEAST

These Are the Best Mashed Potatoes We’ve Ever Made • GIVE IN TO THE UNRESTRAINED JOY OF THESE IMPOSSIBLY SMOOTH, ONCE-A-YEAR-RICH POTATOES

When It Comes to Stuffing Keep It Simple • GOOD BREAD, BUTTER, BROTH, AND AROMATICS—THAT’S ALL THERE IS TO IT

YES, YOU NEED A SALAD • GOOD GREENS WITH A PERKY VINAIGRETTE ARE A MUST AT THANKSGIVING

Some Things Are Classic for a Reason • WHY MESS WITH A GOOD THING? ICONIC VEGETABLE SIDES LIKE THESE SIMPLY NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE

…But Remember to Play With Your Food • WHEN YOU’RE COOKING A MEAL THIS BIG, THERE’S ALWAYS ROOM FOR NEW FLAVORS

THIS YEAR, RAISE A (VINTAGE) GLASS • A STASH OF QUIRKY, MISMATCHED STEMWARE IS THE PERFECT FIT FOR THE OCCASION

An Epic Meal Deserves an Epic Ending • LUXURIATE IN THESE CREAMY, DREAMY PIES BEFORE THE TRYPTOPHAN HITS

A TURKEY MELT BEATS A TURKEY SANDWICH • THIS DELICIOUSLY CHEESY GRIDDLED MASTERPIECE IS SURE TO BECOME A DAY-AFTER-HOLIDAY TRADITION

Ariana DeBose Likes to Mix It Up • The actor would host an eclectic crew, with a menu to match