Yes, the excitement and magic of uncontrollably stuffing myself with food are gone now. But what a ride it was! I vividly remember the passions my "forbidden love" for food aroused in me ...

It’s a perfect food ... croissant stuffing on my Thanksgiving menu this year, and most likely for more years to come. It's that good. Don't believe me? Try the recipe for yourself.

Or try Grace Parisi's no-fuss version, which gets a flavor boost from breakfast sausage and homemade turkey stock. Find these recipes and more in Food & Wine's guide to stuffing.

These traditional sausage meat stuffing balls provide the perfect accompaniment to roast poultry – especially at Christmas. You can cook them ahead and freeze them and reheat as many as you need.

In the world of comfort food, few dishes can rival the heartiness ... the herbs and butter wafts through your kitchen, you'll find yourself anticipating the joy of sharing a comforting, flavorful ...

To make the stuffing, melt the butter with the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and gently fry the shallot and garlic for five minutes, stirring regularly until softened, but not coloured.