| When I flipped on the oven light to check on the Vegan Sweet Potato Coconut Biscuits, I was delighted by their dusty orange color, flaky sides and lovely rise. When I tasted one – with its hint of cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar – I knew they'd be on my Thanksgiving table. Even if you're a traditionalist, it can be fun to add one new thing to your holiday menu. (And, trust me, you don't have to be vegan to love these!) Like food writers around the country, we've been in full-on Thanksgiving preparation mode for months. So, if you're looking for recipes for traditional turkey or want to consider a different meat or maybe a vegetarian main dish, we've got recipes for you. Food writer Monti Carlo shared her recipe for flavorful pernil, a slow-roasted pork roast with a crown of crispy fat, that makes quite an impression on the table. It's traditionally served with Arroz con Gandules and G. Daniela Galarza has a recipe for that, too. Need ideas for potatoes, sides, stuffing/dressing or desserts? We have so many. I made a Fall Chopped Salad that you can whip up on a busy pre-holiday evening or make part of your holiday meal. Becky Krystal shared her best tips for mashing potatoes just right. And, Spirits columnist M. Carrie Allan came up with a clever idea for fall cocktails by creating an apple-y bar, with a spiced apple cider syrup that you can use in Old-Fashioneds or add to sparkling water for a no- or low-alcohol sipper. So, if you're looking for ideas for anything from soup to sweets, stay with us at Voraciously throughout the coming week, as we share more recipes and ideas. Then, join us for our annual two-hour, countdown-to-Thanksgiving food chat on Wednesday, Nov. 24. The Post Food staff will be joined by Dan Souza, the editor in chief of Cook's Illustrated Magazine; Kristen Hartke, a food writer and recipe developer; and Shauna C. Henley of the University of Maryland's Department of Food and Nutrition. We'll all be here to offer recipes and guidance on everything from timing your meal to safely enjoying leftovers (And remember to check out our Thanksgiving FAQs and answers.) You must register for our weekly chat, but you don't have to be a Post subscriber to participate. Want to get a jump-start or can't join us live? Go ahead and submit a question now. We stand ready to figure it all out with you.  (Laura Chase de Formigny for The Washington Post; food styling by Diana Jeffra for The Washington Post) The sweet potato biscuit recipe from Erika Council uses coconut milk as the fat, plus a touch of sweet spices for flavor. By Joe Yonan ● Read more » | | | The fat cap is the crowning glory of this Puerto Rican slow-roasted pork shoulder. By Monti Carlo ● Read more » | | | Garlicky and tinged reddish-gold, this one-pot rice and beans is hearty enough to eat on its own. By G. Daniela Galarza ● Read more » | | | It's impressive enough to be a vegetarian Thanksgiving centerpiece — or a side dish on any table, for the holidays or not. By Joe Yonan ● Read more » | | | Consider this complex salad, with a sweet orange dressing, bitter radicchio and salty bacon, for your holiday table. By Ann Maloney ● Read more » | | | Tinga relies on a flavorful sauce of sweet onion, tomato, garlic and chipotle chiles. By G. Daniela Galarza ● Read more » | | | With a rich tomato broth, bright green spinach and pieces of lasagna noodles, this soup is sure to hit the spot. By Ellie Krieger ● Read more » | | | |
More from Voraciously These holiday turkey recipes will fit the bill, whether you want parts or a whole bird, something fast or something slow. By Becky Krystal and Kari Sonde ● Read more » | | | Sometimes Thanksgiving calls for another meat, and these recipes for ham, lamb, duck and more will fill that need. By Aaron Hutcherson ● Read more » | | | You don't need a turkey to create a Thanksgiving centerpiece main course and these recipes are proof. By Becky Krystal and Kari Sonde ● Read more » | | | Because gravy goes with just about everything. By Kari Sonde and Becky Krystal ● Read more » | | | Crispy cornbread, herbed challah, chestnut-cranberry, oyster and more stuffing and dressing recipes for Thanksgiving. By G. Daniela Galarza and Kari Sonde ● Read more » | | | For the best Thanksgiving potatoes, the choice is yours: Boil 'em, mash 'em, get 'em real nice and crispy. By Kari Sonde and Aaron Hutcherson ● Read more » | | | Here are some ideas for your favorite sides for your Thanksgiving table. By Kari Sonde, Kara Elder and Aaron Hutcherson ● Read more » | | | Don't limit yourself to pies when there are also cakes, tarts and mousse to be had. By Becky Krystal ● Read more » | | | A spiced apple cider syrup lets your guests riff on an Old-Fashioned — or make a tasty nonalcoholic cocktail. By M. Carrie Allan ● Read more » | | | |
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