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Quick & Easy Recipes

Mentaiko Spaghetti

In this wafu pasta recipe from author Sonoko Sakai, the only cooking involved is boiling spaghetti.

Maple Tamagoyaki

From author Sonoko Sakai, this Japanese omelet is distinguished by its fluffy layers, with a touch of sweetness from maple syrup.

Tadka Focaccia

This tadka-topped focaccia is loaded with crispy curry leaves, black mustard seeds, white sesame seeds, and dried red chiles.

Vegan Stuffed Shells

“No one complains about it being vegan because they can’t tell the difference.”

Spinach Salad With Feta Dressing

Studded with sweet dates and crispy bacon, this easy salad makes an impressive dinner party side or satisfying lunch.

The Simplest Roast Turkey

Perfect for first-timers and holiday pros, this Gourmet classic is seasoned simply and comes out beautifully bronzed.

Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

Crunchy and crowd-pleasing, this salad can be prepared in advance and customized to your heart’s content.

Popovers

All you really need is melted butter and a hot oven to make perfectly pillowy popovers.

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Dessert Recipes

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread With Walnuts

Loaded with mix-ins, this loaf makes an excellent breakfast or dessert—or you could gift it to someone you really like.

Ube Milk Crinkles

With the sweet and nutty flavor of ube, these cookies taste like they’ve been dunked into a glass of milk.

Pineapple Pie

With a crisp crust and fruity filling, pineapple pie is a Philippine bakeshop specialty.

Easy Egg Custard

With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.

Vegetarian Recipes

Bánh Mì Khong (Bánh Mì Bread)

Making your own crusty loaves is surprisingly easy.

Mango Sticky Rice

Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.

Wassail

Bring in the cheer with this ruby red drink made with apple brandy, hot cider, cranberry, and plenty of warm spice.

Candied Yams

With a buttery bourbon glaze, this Gourmet legend requires just four ingredients.

Cà Ri Gà (Vietnamese Chicken Curry)

Serve with crusty bread to dip in the golden sauce.

Hot Cocoa vs. Hot Chocolate: Is There a Difference?

Yes! And we have two great recipes to prove it.

Simple Hot Chocolate for One

Use any bar of chocolate you like in this customizable winter warmer.

Simple Hot Cocoa for One

With rich chocolate flavor and easy customization, this hot cocoa recipe is just the one you want to get you through winter.

Crisp Roast Duck

This easy roast duck makes for a lovely holiday centerpiece—it’s also pretty easy to cook.

Classic Thumbprint Cookies

With a buttery base and any-jam filling, these simple cookies can be customized to your whims.

Broccolini, Balsamic, Burrata, Amen

On this melty toast, the burrata comes in at the end, but it’s most definitely the star.

Dirty Chai Cheesecake Brownies

These brownies feature a delightful combo of warm spices, black tea, and strong coffee.

Old-Fashioned Fudge

The creamy texture and rich flavor of this hand-whipped fudge prove the effort is worth it.

Everyday Cocoa Cake

Need an elegant dinner party dessert? A quick tea cake? A vacation birthday bake? This chocolaty wonder fits every bill.