Kick of spice
The whipped cream on top adds another layer of unmistakably warming flavor from cold steeping the cream with fresh ginger.
There's no way to pick a pie that will perfectly represent an entire region, but we love the idea of celebrating Thanksgiving with desserts inspired by time-honored methods and local flavors. Knowing that people have strong opinions on iconic pies we combed through church cookbooks and dug into historical references on regional favorites. Then we baked and baked a weeks-long pie-eating contest that would rival any state fair to bring you this buffet of blue-ribbon pies we hope will become national treasures.
Southwest
Mexican Chocolate Mousse Pie with Pumpkin-Sesame Brittle
We dreamed up a pie that's both sweet and spicy to honor the Southwest's deep cultural connections to Mexico. The richly flavored chocolate mousse filling is spiked with warming spices like cinnamon and cayenne, and both the crust and the brittle topping feature crunchy pumpkin seeds.
Hawaii
Colossal Coconut Custard Pie
The tropical flavor and heady aroma of coconut inspired this three-layer pie. Originally brought to Hawaii by Polynesian travelers, coconuts thrive in the islands' volcanic soil. In an effort to build the ultimate coconut pie, we lined a toasted coconut crust with chewy coconut caramel. Tender and creamy coconut milk custard fills the base, and meringue topped with curls of coconut chips crowns this showstopper.
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A Toast to Relish - Food writer Emily Teel celebrates her family's relish tray tradition and adds a tiny tipple inspired by the briny appetizer.
Some families put out a full spread of appetizers on Thanksgiving, pregaming the feast of the year with snacks, but my family has always taken a simpler approach. The meal is the main event; why should the opening act steal the spotlight? There's a delicate balance to it, however, because a slow start to the feasting can leave people hangry by dinnertime.
No Pantry? No Problem
One upper cabinet, one lower, and one drawer can become an efficient food storage system when you give it the right infrastructure.
Blues AND Naturals
You don't need us to convince you there's something magical about pairing shades of blue with organic colors and materials.
Parsley , SAGE, Rosemary & THYME
If turkey is the main act, then herbs are the stagehands working behind the scenes to bring out the best of every dish. We give them the star treatment in these soon-to-be staple Thanksgiving recipes.
Side SHOW
We took familiar casseroles and gave them bigger, bolder flavors for a hot-dish lineup that will comfort and amaze.
7 Cleaning Tweaks TO BEAT GERMS
We can all use a checkup on our cleaning routine. Here are a few common mistakes you can fix to help keep you and your family healthy this cold and flu season.
Shaking Up Shaker
A New England lake house embraces the simplicity of this beloved style while taking a fresh approach to its design hallmarks of minimalism, utility, and timeless beauty.
Shucks Redux
Cornhusk crafts were once considered old-timey-dare we say corny?-but we're staging a revival. Sophisticated spins and an ombré of dyed hues will have you falling again for this natural material.
Leave YOUR LEAVES
Those fall leaves all over your yard? Think of them not as a chore but a chance to improve both your garden and the planet.
PUMPKIN Finale
For most of us, pumpkin pie is the hallmark sweet ending to the holiday feast. Let's break tradition this year. Pumpkin baklava bars, anyone?