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Thyme-Roasted Walnuts

These simple, flavorful walnuts go perfectly with our Herbed Baked Brie.

Herbed Baked Brie

Big group? Go for the show-stopping giant baked brie recipe. Smaller party (or can’t find the large size)? Smaller wheels are perfect, and the cook time is the same.

Espresso Hot Chocolate

If you want to mellow this out a bit, use strong coffee or a couple teaspoons of espresso powder instead of the freshly made espresso.

Spiked Hot Chocolate

Any dark caramel-flavored liquor will work with this; it’s particularly good with rye whiskey or rum.

BA's Best Hot Chocolate

If you’re feeling really decadent and fancy (as you should), add a splash of half-and-half or heavy cream just before serving.

Cranberry-Pear Mostarda

The sweet and sour flavors in this condiment are a perfect accompaniment to a cheese board, and we’d also happily spoon some inside a grilled cheese for a change.

Celery Root and Carrot Soup

This classic, creamy soup is brightened with fresh ginger.

Roasted Carrots

For more variations and veggie inspiration, check out our roasted veggie matrix.

Roasted Butternut Squash

For more variations and veggie inspiration, check out our roasted veggie matrix.

Roasted Cauliflower

For more variations and veggie inspiration, check out our roasted veggie matrix.

Cranberry-Pear Crumble

A Thanksgiving-worthy dessert that can be baked in your toaster oven? Yes, please!

Celery on Celery Salad

When shopping for celeriac, look for firm, unblemished roots that feel heavy for their size, with a greenish hue.

Celery Root Hash

You can store celery root in the fridge, unpeeled, in an unsealed plastic bag, with a dry paper towel to absorb excess moisture, for up to 3 weeks.

Tomato and Cannellini Bean Soup

You're going to want to keep making this wholesome vegetarian soup all winter long.

Day of the Dead Bread

Get creative with how you mold the dough; these instructions are for shaping crossbones, but you could also make several small loaves or divide the dough into thirds to make a braid.

Apple Caramels

If you don’t have any (or don’t like) hazelnuts, try this autumnal treat with coconut flakes, pecans, walnuts, or peanuts—or simply leave them out.

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

For this butternut squash soup recipe, you need to toss the squash occasionally while it’s roasting so it doesn’t burn or stick, and to encourage as much caramelization as possible.

Hard Cider Spritz

Instead of lemon juice, you can use fresh grapefruit or orange juice; bourbon is a great sub for rye.

Cranberry-Pear Crumble

A Thanksgiving-worthy dessert that can be baked in your toaster oven? Yes, please!

Avocado Margarita

Inspired by the quintessential version served at Curra’s Grill in Austin. Trust us, it’s good!