Noelle Carter is the former Los Angeles Times Test Kitchen director. She left in January 2019.
The ultimate wedding cookie
Time 1 hour
Yields Makes about 5 dozen cookies
Brussels sprout salad with mustard vinaigrette
Time 40 minutes
Yields Serves 4 to 6
Sweet potato puree with hazelnut souffle top
Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Yields Serves 6
Proof Bakery's chocolate espresso layer cake
Time 2 hours
Yields Serves 8 to 12
Crispy mushroom dressing with apple and sage
Time 2 hours
Yields Serves 8 to 10
Easy Thanksgiving turkey
Time 2 hours
Yields Serves 8 to 10
Maple-bourbon smoked turkey
Time 40 minutes
Yields Serves 6 to 8
Apple crisp
Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Yields Serves: 8 to 10
Ray Garcia's Thanksgiving turkey
Time 4 hours
Yields Serves 8 to 12
Ray Garcia's Masa Stuffing
Time 3 hours
Yields Serves 8 to 12