Before pumpkins, jack o’lanterns were carved from root vegetables. We carve golden beets instead, roast them until tender, and drizzle them with a brown sugar and apple cider glaze. Devilishly delicious.

For cookouts, family dinners, or any outdoor gathering.

Julia Child's garlic béchamel, Anthony Bourdain's six-stick butter mash, and three more famous recipes faced 12 hungry TABLE tasters. Here's which mashed potatoes earned a spot on the holiday table.

Keith Recker folds roasted Hatch green chile, sharp cheddar, and sweet roasted garlic into buttery russet potatoes for a make-ahead holiday side with a gentle Southwestern kick.

From sausage-stuffed apples and five-cheese mac to Brussels sprouts six ways and pumpkin risotto baked in the shell, these 50 Thanksgiving sides from TABLE's experts cover every craving, diet, and oven schedule.

This dish pairs smoky charred sweet potatoes with creamy goat cheese and a crunchy, spiced dukkah topping.

A nourishing fall meal.

This vibrant escabeche combines carrots, radishes, and jalapeños with herbs and spices for a crisp, tangy pickle.

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