We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Salad is the sleeper hit on any holiday spread, and this crunchy kale and brussels sprouts salad recipe is a shoo-in for annual family favorite. The almonds are toasted in a bit of olive oil, infusing them with extra-savory flavor, while the dressing is made from … Read more
There are hundreds of weeknights in a year. That’s a lot of dinner! Test kitchen editor Kendra Vaculin is here to help. In her series Speedy Does It, she shares whoa-worthy meals you can get on the table like *snaps fingers* that. I come from a hot-dog-loving family and jump at any opportunity to throw … Read more
It’s That Simple is our series about recipes so easy, you can make them with your eyes closed. Think tiny ingredient lists, laid-back techniques, and results so delicious, you’ll text home about them. Even when I’m long overdue for a grocery trip, my fridge reliably has a tub of Greek yogurt and a jar of … Read more
First things first: Never, but never, be tempted to swap in nonstick cooking spray for the melted butter when making popovers. Especially not this popover recipe, which was first printed in the July 1957 issue of Gourmet and was so popular with readers and editors alike that it appeared again in the 1991 anniversary issue dedicated … Read more
As a new mom, I’m having a hard time “doing it all”—juggling meetings and deadlines at work, spending precious time with my one-year-old, and chipping away at a constantly growing to-do list. When the end of the day approaches and it’s time for dinner, I have about two working brain cells left to figure out … Read more
Cozy vibes notwithstanding, the best thing about this easy vegetable soup recipe is its endless capacity for customization. Out of sweet potatoes but wondering what to do with the second half of that butternut squash? Peel and dice the squash into ½” cubes and make the swap. Not into peas? Frozen green beans work just … Read more
Step 1 Position a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°. Butter a 3-qt. casserole or 13×9” baking dish and set aside. Step 2 Melt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a 12″ heavy skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped (about 3 … Read more
The titular ingredient in this Italian-style olive oil cake recipe provides most of its flavor, so choose yours with care. Extra-virgin olive oil gives the dessert a vibrant taste, while lesser grades will produce subtler results. Both are reliably delicious so long as you use a high-quality olive oil. Adding lemon juice and zest elicits … Read more
It’s That Simple is our series about recipes so easy, you can make them with your eyes closed. Think tiny ingredient lists, laid-back techniques, and results so delicious, you’ll text home about them. A Gilda pintxo is the cocktail snack. If you’ve never had the pleasure, it consists of a pickled pepper, meaty anchovy, and … Read more
It only has six ingredients, but this recipe for lacy pecan cookies yields a big batch perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or impromptu house parties. Combining pecans, sugar, and potato starch in the food processor creates a flavorful base and delicate crumb (all-purpose flour could never, but if you’re in a pinch, cornstarch makes a … Read more