13 Fresh and Herby Sage Recipes That Taste Like the Holidays

Recipe: Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole

If you're looking for comfort food, you've found it with our Chicken-Mushroom-Sage Casserole. Because it takes an hour of hands-on time, this is one dish that's best left for the weekend or an evening when you're up for spending a little extra time in the kitchen.

Recipe: Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter

We made homemade ravioli with a time-saving hack you're going to love. Wonton wrappers stand in for the real thing and still let that pumpkin and sage filling shine.

Recipe: Turkey with Shallot-Mustard Sauce and Roasted Potatoes

Here's one recipe that will fool everyone into thinking you spent all afternoon in the kitchen. Start the prep in your trusty slow cooker, letting the turkey breast develop its rich and satisfying flavor. The potatoes and sauce come together in the oven and on the stovetop (respectively) to bring about an entire fall-worthy meal in record time.  

Recipe: Pecan-Herb Cornbread Dressing

You will not be fraught with lack of fall flavor when it comes to this cornbread dressing recipe. Toasted pecans and fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage all get mixed into delicious cornbread crumbles. Thanks to a whopping six eggs added to the mix, it ends up with a slight souffle-like consistency that pairs wonderfully with that delicious Thanksgiving bird.

Recipe: Bourbon Pink Grapefruit Fizz

And you thought we were just talking savory dinner recipes. This sweet and tangy cocktail uses a sage simple syrup to kick things up.

Recipe: Southern Cornbread Dressing

If you have a stockpile of fresh sage, this is the recipe you need. It calls for a half cup of those pretty little leaves—no additional herbs necessary.

Recipe: Herbed Wild Rice Dressing

Give the cornbread dressing the holiday off and try this fresh spin instead. We love what the addition of sweet apples, toasted walnuts, and—of course—earthy sage brings to the table.

Recipe: Peppercorn-Crusted Standing Rib Roast with Roasted Vegetables

Whether you serve it for a holiday, Sunday dinner, or a run-of-the-mill Wednesday night (fancy, you), this Peppercorn-Crusted Rib Roast packs all the flavor. A combination of rosemary, sage, and thyme is the perfectly medley.

Recipe: Herbed Breadcrumb-Topped Macaroni and Cheese

If you've never dressed up your mac and cheese with an herby, breadcrumb topping, prepare to never look back.

Recipe: Mimi's Cornbread Dressing

Don't underestimate the importance of browning that cornbread to perfection prior to crumbling and transforming it into the most savory dressing you've ever tasted. We know it's tempting to go for the boxed or pre-made stuff, but this recipe is well worth the effort.

Recipe: Smoked Turkey Rub

Use this rub for your Thanksgiving turkey, a roasted chicken, or even smoked wings.

Recipe: Caramelized Onion and Pancetta Grits

Holy moly, you've never tasted grits like this. Pancetta brings a salty, savory bite that catapults this dish to rock star status. Top it with crumbled blue cheese for the win.

Recipe: Roast Pork with Spiced Cherry Sauce

A pork loin is one of those must-have recipes that every good home cook should have in their corner. This one delivers with a sweet, savory, and spiced finish that will have everyone begging for the recipe.