What Our Team Is Cooking—and Bringing—to Every Gathering This Season

With a little chill in the air and piles of leaves on the ground, it’s officially the perfect time for cozy cooking projects and celebratory meals! This issue of Allrecipes magazine is loaded with crowd-pleasers, show-stoppers, and new classics that you’ll want to make year after year. Whether you’re planning to host a big get-together or heading to a potluck at a friend’s house, Allrecipes’ newest magazine issue, “Make & Take,” has got you covered with easy entertaining recipes, approachable trends, and clever tips to pull everything together.

There’s a lot of ground to cover, but we’ve pulled out some of our can’t-miss recipes. Here, our in-house experts—the editors, stylists, and photographers who put this issue together—share some of their favorite recipes so you’ll know exactly which pages to bookmark for later.

Korean-Style Cream Cheese Garlic Bread 

There are a lot of different ways to celebrate garlic’s bold flavor, but this Korean-Style Cream Cheese Garlic Bread might just be our new favorite. Drizzled with garlic butter, these yeast rolls also feature a delightful cream cheese filling that’s seasoned with parsley, green onions, and a little cayenne pepper for just the right hint of heat. Senior Photographer Kelsey Hansen says, “These are too good! Garlic lovers will inhale these.”

Mashed Potato Gratin 

What’s better than a classic, well-loved potato side dish? Two classic, well-loved potato side dishes married into one creamy, gooey, comforting combination of potato greatness. Here, Senior Food Editor Caitlyn Diimig notes, “The sliced potatoes on top add a crispy texture, which is the perfect complement to the smooth mashed potatoes beneath. Adding prosciutto adds even more yummy salty bits. For a potato triple-threat, top it all off with potato chips!” This showstopper serves 12, all of whom will be begging for the recipe.

Hazelnut-Chai Twists 

If you’re looking for an easy-to-prepare, pantry-friendly appetizer or addition to your dessert table that has a guaranteed wow factor, you’ve found it in these Hazelnut-Chai Twists, which use frozen puff pastry to deliver quick and impressive results. “The chai seasoning pushes these easy apps over the top,” says Design Director Stephanie Hunter, who calls them “my new favorite sweet treat.” 

Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadillas

Quesadillas are almost always a crowd-pleaser, but it can be cumbersome to make enough to feed a big crowd. Enter the Sheet Pan Chicken Quesadilla. “I love how cheesy and simple this recipe is,” says Photographer Jake Sternquist. “If you preheat the pan first, the quesadilla bakes up even crispier.” Plus, they’re easy to customize to include your favorite fillings—try black beans for a protein-rich veggie option.

Gingerbread Cookies 

Soft and supple with crispy edges and a warm ginger and cinnamon spice, these Gingerbread Cookies are the ideal of what a gingerbread cookie should be, and they get even better over time, so they’re a great choice for making ahead. “I love how soft these are,” says Senior Food Stylist Annie Probst. “And they have the just-right amount of spice! I like to decorate with buttercream frosting—so much easier than royal icing.” 

Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast

The goal of every roasted turkey is to have moist, tender meat and perfectly crispy, seasoned skin. This Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast, great for smaller holiday celebrations or even just a weeknight dinner, achieves both goals thanks to an herbed compound butter that’s slathered all over the skin. Take it from Photographer Jacob Fox: “Wow, love how juicy this is! And the skin gets crispy too.”