Akino West

Step 1 Mix ⅓ cup (packed) dark brown sugar, ⅓ cup Diamond Crystal or ¼ cup Morton kosher salt, 2 Tbsp. chili powder, 2 Tbsp. smoked paprika, 1 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper, 1 Tbsp. garlic powder, 1 Tbsp. ground coriander, and 1 Tbsp. onion powder in a medium bowl to combine. Place one 12-14-lb. turkey, neck and giblets removed, patted dry, breast side up, on a wire rack set inside a large rimmed baking sheet.

Rillettes are usually made with meat, but this cheesy version from Brochu's Family Tradition in Savannah, GA-one of our Best New Restaurants of 2023 -boasts many of the same qualities: creamy, incredibly rich, and perfect for snacking. Think of it as a close cousin to pimento cheese. The pickled cauliflower is key, providing a bright splash of acid and texture across all that dairy.

45 minutes (plus 2 hours for resting) At Ladder 4 Wine Bar in Detroit, MI-one of our Best New Restaurants of 2023 -chef John Yelinek bucks tradition by making schnitzel with thick bone-in pork chops rather than the more classic thinly pounded cutlet. It's a deliberate choice that increases the ratio of meat to breading while showcasing good locally sourced pork.