Deviled Cashews Recipe | Epicurious

These salty-spicy party nuts from chef Sam Fore are the ideal snack to put out during any get-together. Made entirely on the stovetop in just one pot, they can be whipped up right before guests arrive or prepared days in advance for a head start. The key method here is frying: first the fresh curry … Read more

Seeni Sambol Grilled Cheese Rolls Recipe

For those unfamiliar with seeni sambol, a Sri Lankan condiment of spicy-sweet caramelized onions, these cheesy Hawaiian buns are the perfect place to start. In this recipe, chef Sam Fore makes her own DIY version of the relish by cooking red onions with curry leaves, red pepper flakes, and a dash of tamarind concentrate. The … Read more

Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole Recipe | Epicurious

Frozen shredded potato patties transform into a crispy yet fluffy crust for this meaty hash-brown-and-egg casserole. It hits as well at a leisurely brunch (it’s prime holiday breakfast fodder) as it does for a weeknight dinner. Need a go-to breakfast bake for busy mornings? This cozy crowd-pleaser is a make-ahead dream (see Do Ahead for … Read more

Honey and Bitters Fruit Salad Recipe

As far as culinary staples go, fruit salad is an elder—it has been around for generations and it isn’t going anywhere. A fruit salad will always be easy, but a good fruit salad involves more than just a chop and a toss. At their best, fruit salads deliver an unexpected combination of color and contrast, … Read more

Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe | Epicurious

If the last time you tasted pistachio ice cream was in a frostbitten grocery store spumoni, it’s time you upgraded. Homemade pistachio ice cream has none of the cloying sweetness or garish green food coloring of many commercial iterations. The two-ingredient pistachio paste—just sugar and raw pistachio nuts—is easy to make in the food processor … Read more

Cucumber Raita Recipe | Epicurious

If you’re serving an array of Indian dishes, having a side dish of raita—right alongside the chutney—is nonnegotiable. A staple of many Indian cuisines, this cooling condiment is a refreshing yogurt dip or sauce that complements everything from weeknight kebabs and parathas to celebration-worthy dishes like biryani or pulao. This raita recipe gets its creamy … Read more

New Jersey Crumb Cake Recipe

Is there a marked difference between New Jersey–style crumb cake and New York–style crumb cake? Not really. But as someone from the Garden State, I’ll always think of this style of cake as the former. “Crumb cake” is a moist vanilla cake topped with a thick layer of cinnamon-scented brown sugar streusel. Unlike “coffee cake,” … Read more

Apple Pie With Cheddar Cheese Crust Recipe

With its bold flavor and unmatched character, this apple pie with cheese-laced crust can make even the staunchest à la mode fan melt. Sharp cheddar cheese provides a salty undertone to the buttery pie crust that complements the sweetness of apple pie filling in a way that vanilla ice cream never could. For the filling, … Read more

Caramel Flan Recipe | Epicurious

The velvety texture of these individual caramel flans will end any occasion with an elegant accent. A globe-trotting dish with roots in ancient Rome, this creamy custard can take several forms, depending on where in the world you are. This sweet version (yes, some flans are savory) follows the style of Spanish flan recipes, calling … Read more

Lactation Cookies Recipe | Epicurious

Step 1 Mix 3 cups (267 g) old-fashioned oats, 1 cup (113 g) whole wheat flour, ¾ cup (94 g) all-purpose flour, 5 Tbsp. brewer’s yeast powder, ¼ cup (25 g) ground flaxseed, 3 Tbsp. white chia seeds, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, ½ tsp. aluminum-free baking powder, ½ tsp. baking soda, and ¼ tsp. fine … Read more