Sour cream isn't just a gimmick. Used in place of the more typical cream or buttermilk, it adds a rich, tangy flavor, and its acidity helps make the biscuits incredibly tender.
Author: Molly Baz
Author: Marcus Samuelsson
The creamy flavors of cheesecake meet the fall flavors of pumpkin pie in these indulgent bars.
Author: Rick Martinez
Basting a head of cauliflower in a spicy butter sauce as it grills infuses it with flavor and turns it a nice orange color. Served over a lemony miso mayo and topped with scallions, it makes for an impressive-looking...
Author: Anna Stockwell
A make-ahead Parmesan and panko crumble adds an addictive savory crunch to this large-format holiday side.
Author: Rick Martinez
A sausage patty topped with feta, cilantro, sweet, piquant pickled peppers, and a sunny-side-up egg make for a hearty sandwich that's perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. You can find Peppadew peppers...
Author: Mindy Fox
These luscious cheesecake bars combine the best of several beloved desserts. This easy cheesecake recipe is even better after a night in the fridge.
Author: Tara O'Brady
Author: Paul Grimes
Author: Patricia Reilly
A simple Buffalo-style hot sauce delivers a big punch of flavor to these addictive grilled wings. Brush a little sauce on the wings at the end of grilling for caramelized flavor, then toss them in more...
Author: Rhoda Boone
Author: David Guas
Author: Maggie Ruggiero
Author: Dede Wilson
This recipe is part of the Epicurious Online Cooking School, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America. To watch it being made, and to learn how to make other dessert classics, check out the...
Author: Dianne Rossmando
Fragrant persimmons star in this new take on the classic British cake.
Author: Carolyn Beth Weil
Author: Ruth Cousineau
These cake-like cookies are perfect with a cup of tea. Madeleine pans are available at cookware stores.
Author: Ian Knauer
Author: Molly Wizenberg
Hot chocolate may reign supreme, but this ambrosial bittersweet drink from chef Michelle Polzine gives it a run for its money.
Author: Michelle Polzine
Coarse-flake sea salt meets sweet, buttery, crowd-pleasing cookies.
Author: Marina Delio
Author: Nick Malgieri
Rounds of testing beget our tastiest Thanksgiving stuffing ever. Our ultimate version has mix of country bread and cornbread, savory breakfast sausage, and plenty of fresh herbs to make it truly irresistible....
Author: Rhoda Boone
This pancake mix works just as well for sweet or savory pancakes, crepes, or waffles. Get the recipe.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Author: Abigail Johnson Dodge
The technique: Streusel-a crumbly mixture of flour, butter, sugar, and spices-often shows up on coffee cakes. The sweet, crunchy stuff also makes a great pie-topper. The payoff: You have to roll out only...
Author: Jeanne Kelley
This pear tart is decked out in full holiday style, thanks to the signature red hue of Starkrimson pears and the partial wreath of pastry leaf cutouts along the crust.
Author: Judy Kim
Break lasagna noodles into squares then mix with an easy sauce flavored with butter, lemon, black pepper, and Parmesan, plus three kinds of peas.
Author: Joe Sevier
Salting the tomatoes for 15 minutes before roasting seasons them properly and helps remove any excess liquid that could potentially waterlog the filling. Try not to skip this step: It ensures that this...
Author: Anna Stockwell
These pastries combine the attributes of a gloriously flaky croissant on the top, a sticky bun on the bottom, and a rich chocolate-studded brioche in the middle.
Author: Bill Clark
Choose cherries or apricots or a mix of both for this classic French baked custard. And no special equipment needed means this is the best summer vacation rental house dessert we know.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Author: Carolyn Beth Weil
Adding ground coffee to both the cookie dough and the filling turns these cookies into something deeply more interesting than your average holiday spice treats. A filling and drizzle made with blond chocolate,...
Author: Tara O'Brady
Author: Lisa Zwirn
Sadly, you're not going to be able to waltz down to the corner store and pick up escargots and shells. We ordered the Saveurs brand, along with the shells, from Amazon. This recipe is worth the wait.
Author: Ludo Lefebvre
Author: Gale Gand
Author: Jennifer Iserloh
What could be more American than candy corn? Try maple pecan popcorn treats, for starters. They're made with three ingredients-maple syrup, pecans, and popcorn-that originated in the New World.
Author: Melissa Roberts
Author: Alice Medrich
Author: Abigail Johnson Dodge
This easy Thanksgiving breast is just the right amount to serve two with leftovers, or four for dinner. While the turkey roasts, its juices mingle in the pan with aromatics and just enough cornstarch to...
Author: Anna Stockwell
Author: Tamasin Day-Lewis
So you want to eat all the seasonal greens but can't face another salad? Cream (and butter, and cheese, and toasted torn bread) to the rescue. This gratin incorporates three whole bunches of greens; we...
Author: David Tamarkin
A whole pecan pie is a lot of work if you're just serving dessert to two or four people. Instead, make this elegant little galette studded with whiskey-soaked cranberries.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Author: David Guas
This simple basil butter offers a subtly peppery, aromatic flavor to one of our favorite grilled sides.
Author: Maggie Ruggiero
Author: Lori Longbotham