Thanksgiving dinner should feel like a huge hug, comfort food at its best. Often the menu includes recipes steeped in family ...

We use it to bolster our fully loaded polenta, which we top with a lively chili-tomato sauce for a burst of heat and acidity.

Warning: These holiday dishes from Charlotte chefs might leave your guests scrambling for seconds — and you without any leftovers.

Lisa Schauer Walk down the “American food” section of an overseas grocery store, and you’ll find canned pumpkin, alongside ...