White cheddar, gorgonzola, and Parmesan make this deluxe breadcrumb-topped mac and cheese sing.

Fluffy on the inside and impossibly crisp on the outside, these gorgeous layered potatoes are sure to steal the show every time.

Lightly mashed sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, tangy sour cream, and aged cheddar make up the creamy-cheesy filling. It's a simple mixture, but it tastes like a handheld bite of Thanksgiving.

The secret to Hot Bread Kitchen's richly flavorful tortillas is the masa made from freshly ground blue or white corn. Fresh masa is becoming increasingly available in cities with large Mexican populations, but masa harina, a dry corn flour, works well in the recipe below. Maseca is the most commonly available brand, but Bob's Red Mill (sold at health-food stores, some supermarkets, or online) has better flavor.

Potatoes, chiles, and mushrooms fill these irresistible taquitos, which are easy to make for a crowd.

Garlic sauteed in butter makes an easy, delicious sauce to coat these juicy chicken meatballs.

Burgoo is a classic Kentucky dish. This version features chicken, pork, beef, and vegetables for a hearty stew meant to feed a crowd.

Keep a batch of this dough in the freezer for buttery, flaky piecrust at a moment's notice.

You can make this gravy ahead of time in a pressure cooker or simmer it on the stovetop; either way, this Madeira-spiked gravy recipe will lighten the load on Thanksgiving Day. A concentrated smoked turkey stock serves as the base of this gravy, which will keep in the refrigerator up to three days and also freezes beautifully. Wondra flour helps ensure a smooth consistency.

A cucumber yogurt and tomato salsa brighten this classic dish of lentils and rice.

These crunchy, sugar-dusted treats get their flavor from cultured butter, vanilla beans, and orange zest.

This quick curry features chicken coated in a rich, spiced tomato sauce.