The leaves are down, the wind is blowing, and the fireplace is getting a workout. But for me, November is just a lead-in to the food holiday of the year—Thanksgiving.

One of my all-time favorite seasonal side dishes is a Cranberry, Pear, and Orange Relish. It gooses a turkey, makes a ham shine, and dazzles alongside a cornbread stuffing. And it’s even better for leftovers—combine it with sliced turkey, sliced avocado, and watercress between two pieces of multi-grain bread, and you have a healthy sandwich that delivers maximum pleasure.

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