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Partner Post: Perfection Takes Time — Slow Cooking Chicken Pho

It takes time to create a beautiful, flavorful Vietnamese broth that is rich and made even better with added garnishes, but it is so worth it.

Citrus Curd Tartlets with Kumquats

Smooth lime curd filling sits in a perfectly flaky dough shell and is topped with sweet-tarte kumquat slices.

Kabocha Squash Pannekoeken with Almond Nog and Coconut Nectar

A pannekoeken is a perfect segue way into pie season; it is nutty, buttery, savory, and just a tad sweet. Serve with ice cream or at breakfast with coffee.

Partner Post: Perfection Takes Time — Rum Raisin Cinnamon Rolls

Good things come to those who wait. Good things like cinnamon rolls studded with rum-soaked raisins.

10 Cocktails to Spice up your Holiday Party

The holidays are a time for family, food, and festive drinks! There are so many cocktails that can be made even better by adding classic holiday spirits.

Indoor S’mores Cupcakes

Forgo the waiting in the cold by the bonfire for the sticky sweet treat. Keep warm inside and enjoy the classic favorite with a fall or winter twist.

Mint Pesto: Sicilian-Style

This vegan version of Pesto alla Siciliana is a pesto for fall – hearty, chunky, and filling with a touch of heat to warm you up on a crisp evening.

Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken Bites

A favorite street food of Taipei, this salty chicken is so good and fun to eat that it should replace a bowl of popcorn at the movies.

Partner Post: Perfection Takes Time — Pumpkin Risotto with Brown Butter and Sage

Risotto a lot of stirring and absolutely no rushing. Enjoy this slow, warm dish with nutty brown butter, your favorite winter squash, and a touch of sage.

Steak Pizza with Cranberry Relish and Gorgonzola

Cranberries are a traditional flavor of the season, but they don’t have to stay as the awkward holiday side. Add them to your next pizza for a tangy delight

Partner Post: Perfection Takes Time — Slow Cook Chicken Bowls

A Mexican inspired rice bowl that cooks all day so the flavors enrich the chicken and beans and all the tastes come together beautifully.

Apple Spice Cake Cheesecake with Cookie Butter

Apple cake with cookie butter in the batter is swirled with a spiced cheesecake. Cinnamon whipped cream, walnuts and cookies finish this decadent dessert.

Apple Topped Cinnamon Waffles

Perfectly spiced cinnamon waffles topped with sweet caramelized apples are sure to get you out of bed even on the coldest morning.

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge Bars with Pepitas

These fudge square are filled with delicious surprises like dried cherries and puffed rice cereal for a crispy, fun crunch.

Egg on top recipes
10 Dishes that are Better with an Egg on Top

High in protein and quick to cook, eggs can be poached, fried, or baked to be the perfect garnish to an otherwise dull dish.

Partner Post: Perfection Takes Time — Pumpkin Soup with Fried Sage

A creamy squash soup that requires resting between stages to develop the most flavor. Top with crème fraîche and crispy sage for the ultimate meal starter.

Chicken Dumplings with Vinegar Dressing

This is a much simpler appetizer than you think.  And you can always save time by making a large batch ahead of time for multiple meals.

Chocolate and Yogurt Loaf with Zucchini

Zucchini adds moisture and texture to this chocolate-loaded cake with a tang of yogurt. Fold in chocolate chips to create a simple and indulgent dessert.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pie

It’s a gooey in the center, crusted on top cookie in a flaky pie crust. What more could anyone want? Grab a glass of milk and get baking.

Garlic Panna Cotta and Curried Root Vegetable Soup

Roasted root veggies mix with the bold flavor of curry and are gentled with coconut milk. It is a vegan dish that can easily be modified for the meat eater.

Partner Post: Perfection Takes Time — Buttery Brioche and Apricot Jam

The dishes we love, the ‘perfect ones’ are those that really do take time, and are even better when the time is taken to enjoy them, like this loaf of bread

Delicious Guacamole From Tacolicious In Palo Alto

Tacolicious is happiness. The name is playful, the food is great and served with panache, and their guacamole is out of this world.

Coffee Culture: Quills Coffee, Louisville

Patience pays off as Bill is finally able to make a long-awaited visit at Quills Coffee of Louisville, KY

Partner Post: Perfection Takes Time — Stuffed Blue Hokkaido Pumpkin

After a long roasting, the squash becomes creamy and nutty. The browning onions with cheese adds depth, while kale and mushrooms deepened the flavor.

How to Achieve Your Perfect Pie Crust

When sampling holiday pie, it’s easy to tell the difference between homemade pie crust and store-bought. Learn how to create the ultimate version from scratch.

Sweet and Spicy Stuffing with Golden Raisins

Looking for more flavor from stuffing? Look no further, full of raisins, stuffed olives, and a drizzle of agave for a tangy side that can hold its own.

Squid Ink Ravioli with Roasted Eggplant Filling and Pesto

These are light, delicate pillows of devilish goodness. With a smoky filling and herbed pesto the striped pasta is fun to make and even better to eat.

Baked Eggs with Spinach and Parmesan

A perfect warm dish morning, noon, or night, these baked eggs are rich in flavor, protein, and packed with vegetables.

Partner Post: Perfection Takes Time — Roasted Tomato Soup with Homemade Chicken Stock

The key to this soup is homemade chicken stock. Taking the time to create amazing flavor in the broth really does bump up the flavor of a simple recipe.

Arroz con Calabaza: The Rice for Thanksgiving

A vegetarian side dish perfect for Thanksgiving. Pumpkin rice is easy to create with basic ingredients, but with enough flavor to stand next to the turkey.

Fall Squash and Curry Soup

Curry and coconut warm you in a whole new way with this simple butternut squash soup.

Edible and Foraged Thanksgiving Decorations

Thanksgiving is an occasion to practice gratitude in your heart and creativity in your kitchen. While planning your menu, decorate with edible materials.

Master Chef Rudi Sodamin’s Pumpkin and Leek Soup

Whether served in individual roasted pumpkin bowls on a holiday table or as dinner with crusty bread and salad, this recipe is pumpkin perfection.

Perfectly Roasted Squash Seeds

While they are in season, try roasting other squash seeds along with your typical pumpkin variety. Follow these steps for a crispy and flavorful snack.

Partner Post: Perfection Takes Time — Basil Chicken Curry

A slow roasted basil chicken curry that can be made in one pot and then is cooked low for three hours. Be ready for a meal that is loaded with flavor.

Partner Post: Perfection Takes Time — Homemade Pumpkin Liqueur

This homemade pumpkin liqueur takes some time to make but you will be rewarded with a liqueur that’s full of the best flavors of the season.

Chef Rudi Sodamin’s Coconut Blondies with Macadamia Nuts

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, a sweet treat with Macadamia nuts is delicious, especially for those who aren’t excited about pumpkin pie.

Partner Post: Perfection Takes Time — Spiced Cider Braised Pork

Tenderloin is braised with onions, apples and sage for a simple, succulent slow-cooked meal. Your house will smell like fall and your tastebuds will rejoice

Comfort Food: Chinese Roast Pork

Best enjoyed with family and friends, Chinese Roast Pork is a super delicious dish to impress and gather the thumbs up you’ve always wanted.

Miniature Plum Cakes

Individual plum cakes are simply to make and bring vibrant color and rich almond flavor to a fall table.

Farrotto with Tuscan Kale and Mushrooms
Farrotto with Tuscan Kale and Mushrooms

A heart warming, satisfying fall dish loaded with the flavors of Tuscany.

Crispy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

This is the perfect recipe for a gluten-free Thanksgiving and it is delicious stirred into your oatmeal the next day, too.

Apple and Cinnamon Twist Bread

Despite looking intimidating, this wreath bread is easy to make and will impress your eaters with its flavor, too.

Partner Post: Perfection Takes Time — Beet and Potato Colorful Gnocchi

Creating beautiful gnocchi takes time and patience to shape. Toss the potato pillows with olive oil and top with Pecorino, pepper and you’re in heaven.

Peanut Butter Glazed Chocolate Donuts

You can’t go wrong with donuts made with classic chocolate and peanut butter combination. Plus they are made with spelt flour to add even more rich flavor.

Sean Brock of Husk Restaurant: The Perfect Burger

“Everyone has their own idea of the perfect burger; mine was inspired by the drive-in that my family used to take me to” Get the recipe from Sean’s cookbook

The 15 Best Books For Cookbook Collectors

Annahita Kamali and Florian Bohm—authors of ‘Cookbook Book’—share their favorite titles.

Thai-Style Chicken Noodle Soup

A soothing, creamy slow cooker chicken noodle soup with Thai flavors and spices.

Spinach Dal: Palakura Pappu with Methi Leaves

Pappu or dal is a quintessential dish of Andhra Pradesh, the southeastern state of India. Fenugreek gives this protein-rich vegetarian dish great flavor.

Spiced Whiskey and Apple Caramel Sauce: Gluten-Free

Gluten-free whiskey gives smoky flavors to caramel apple sauce perfect with pie or ice cream. Sweet-tart with a hint of orange to bring the spices together.

The Ultimate Layered Apple Cake

Apple cake is an autumn tradition. This is made with olive oil and maple frosting. It may be a bit untraditional, but it is beautiful, and delicious.

Reasons to be Thankful: Apple Pie à la Mode

Quality and delicious foods, including homemade apple pie with buttermilk spice ice cream are great things to be thankful for.

Partner Post: Perfections Takes Time — Slow Cooker Cranberry Orange Syrup with Poppy Seed Pancakes

This simple Slow Cooker Cranberry Orange Syrup helps you pull together a guest worthy breakfast or brunch by slowly simmering a few ingredients overnight.

Revamped Stuffing: Braised Kale and Apples

Thanksgiving stuffing gets a makeover with crispy, whole grain bread, braised kale, sweet caramelized onions and apples.

Tender Leg of Lamb Roast with Flavorful Mint Pesto

Start this on a lazy Sunday and allow to roast all day. Serve fall-off-the-bone meat with mint pesto and roasted vegetables for a completely satisfying meal

Partner Post: Perfection Takes Time — Asian-Style Braised Duck Legs

Rendering duck fat and then braising these succulent duck legs takes time, but the final result is as satisfying as Thanksgiving dinner.

Roasted Autumn Vegetables and Pomegranate-Horseradish Topping

The colors of this dish are perfect for a festive holiday table, and it can easily be made ahead of time — ideal when the oven is already in use.

Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings

These wings are steamed before they’re baked, so the skin becomes crispy and delectable under the gooey, sweet and tangy sauce.

How to Create a Falafel Salad

This salad could cause you to have a serious obsession. It is crunchy, sweet, and tangy – full of texture and brightness with herbs and zip of Greek yogurt.

A Bite of Fall: Pumpkin Olive Oil Bundt Cake

The olive oil in this cake makes it fragrant and moist without being oily. Enjoy the warm, spicy smell emanating from the oven while it bakes.