3 Favorites for the Week Before a Holiday

Make it easy on yourself as you focus on Thanksgiving prep

Mark Bittman
Heated

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Pasta with broccoli and sausage
Photo: Romulo Yanes

As you’re finalizing your Thanksgiving menu, this is the week to cook recipes you know with your eyes closed — those family go-tos or the ones for ingredients on-hand. Here’s a collection of mine — a favorite pasta, a knockout chicken stew (make enough for leftovers), my mother’s sausage and peppers, and Kate’s egg in a hole — an ideal breakfast-for-dinner that allows for riffs like dressing it in fresh herbs, tomato sauce, salsa, or whatever inspires you.

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Mark Bittman
Heated

Has published 30 books, including How to Cook Everything and VB6: The Case for Part-Time Veganism. Newsletter at markbittman.com.