Author: David Guas
Author: Ruth Cousineau
A mix of wild mushrooms lends an earthy touch to this creamy classic, but it's the spice-spiked fried onions that will likely garner all the "wows."
Author: Mindy Fox
A combination of lemon zest and juice gives this dish tons of citrus flavor. The strips of thinly sliced zest add a welcome bright contrast to the rich sauce.
Author: Molly Baz
A cornerstone of Ethiopian cooking, this clarified butter is infused with spices and herbs native the region, giving it unique flavor and aroma.
Author: Cheryl Slocum
Quickly roasting oysters in a hot oven pops the shells apart so they can be opened the rest of the way by hand, no shucking skills required.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Author: Alexis Touchet
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
The fine, moist crumb of this cake makes it perfect for any type of filling or frosting.
Author: Nick Malgieri
A make-ahead Parmesan and panko crumble adds an addictive savory crunch to this large-format holiday side.
Author: Rick Martinez
Author: Alison Roman
Sweet honey butter, seasoned with a kiss of flaky sea salt, is the ultimate topping for these light-as-air biscuits.
Author: Blue Smoke
Author: Marcus Samuelsson
Feel free to use whatever tender herb you like for this pasta (a mix of tarragon, chives, and dill works well).
Author: Andy Baraghani
Author: Jeanne Thiel Kelley
Mix the batter with a fork until it just barely comes together. A lumpy batter now means a light and tender waffle later.
Author: Deb Perelman
Author: Maggie Ruggiero
This pancake mix works just as well for sweet or savory pancakes, crepes, or waffles. Get the recipe.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Author: Dede Wilson
This luxe burger gets its umami-packed richness from dry-aged steak. Yep, you read that right, we grind beautiful steaks to make a burger. One bite of the juicy patty, steak sauce-flavored onions, and...
Author: Rhoda Boone
This simple basil butter offers a subtly peppery, aromatic flavor to one of our favorite grilled sides.
Author: Maggie Ruggiero
Epi associate editor Emily Johnson liked her family cookie recipe, but thought it could be even better. So she started making it with butter instead of margarine, increased the salt, and used chopped chocolate...
Author: Emily Johnson
Brief high-heat roasting mellows a radish's peppery flavor and turns it into a whole new root vegetable. Using the green radish tops adds color and amps up the radish flavor. Be sure to rinse the green...
Author: Tasha de Serio
Author: Maggie Ruggiero
This Thanksgiving chicken comes with a crispy, craggy bread and squash salad which has all the buttery, herby flavor of classic stuffing.
Author: Kendra Vaculin
An easy cookie crust and a fragrant, custardy filling laced with rings of apple set this fall dessert apart from the competition.
Author: Cynthia Wong
Using a cast-iron skillet means you cancaramelize the apples and bake the cake all in one vessel. Plus, the remaining apple juices form the base for the caramel sauce. It's a win all the way.
Author: Claire Saffitz
Author: Lisa Zwirn
Author: Ruth Cousineau
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
This flavor-packed holiday side feeds a crowd of 20 and takes care of both the stuffing and the sweet potatoes. If you don't like spicy dishes, omit (or reduce) the fresh chiles.
Author: Rick Martinez
Coarse-flake sea salt meets sweet, buttery, crowd-pleasing cookies.
Author: Marina Delio
Author: Dede Wilson
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: 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
When spooned over smoky, just-off-the-grill clams, this herb-flecked butter melts into their briny juices to create a delicious, effortless sauce.
Author: John Derian
Author: Patricia Reilly
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
Author: Dede Wilson
Author: Carolyn Beth Weil
Author: Molly Wizenberg
Author: Lorri Lanning
Author: Alice Medrich
Author: Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
I use lard for my crusts because I love the rich flavor and short texture, but an all-butter dough results in an even flakier crust, should you choose to substitute more butter for the lard here.
Author: Toni Tipton-Martin
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