When Epicurious launched in 1995, it had a mere 5,000 recipes. Oh, how we’ve grown! Tens of thousands of breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas later—and don’t forget the snacks!—we thought it was time to invite you to peek behind the curtain at the most popular recipes in our archives. Wondering what your fellow home cooks … Read more
If you always cook halibut the same way, it’s time to get some new halibut recipes into your rotation. This flaky white fish has range—it takes well to grilling, poaching, or roasting (maybe with a crispy panko topping?). Let halibut gently simmer in a bath of olive oil or a luxurious chowder, or give the … Read more
Mezcal is special stuff, and you don’t need to make elaborate mezcal cocktails to appreciate the agave spirit’s layered, complex flavor. But if you do feel like making a mixed drink at home, you’re missing out if you don’t have a bottle of mezcal on hand. Once you’ve got one, the sky’s the limit. While … Read more
April recipes should give you the freshest produce available in the simplest way possible. We all need a break from long, meaty braises and rich casseroles (at least for a while). And while you may still require a warming bowl of soup in April, you want it to taste like fresh spring veggies: the first … Read more
Epi app users are always thinking about a few different types of cooking at once. We’ve got easy meals on the brain—but also big plans for an elaborate Sunday feast. There are quick lunch ideas and cozy baking projects and that dinner party next week, which is why it’s handy to sign in and save … Read more
Our favorite Mother’s Day brunch ideas highlight the spring season’s bounty. (Think strawberry pancakes and rhubarb pastries.) But we recognize not every mother is obsessed with spring produce—and that some moms aren’t into sweets at all. So the collection of recipes below has a little bit to suit every mom’s taste, including a savory breakfast … Read more
There’s only one correct response to a mother’s claim that she doesn’t want gifts: one of our best Mother’s Day cake recipes—and time with you. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite options to consider baking for the mom who means the most to you. Maybe she’s the type to crave something not too sweet … Read more
Rice pudding is far from the only way to turn a bag of rice into an after-dinner sweet. Some of the best rice desserts are simply simmered puddings, scented with cardamom, vanilla, cinnamon, or lemon zest. But you’ll find more ideas below, including an Italian Easter pie filled with tender pieces of arborio rice, an … Read more