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5 Ingredients or Fewer

Vodka Martini

Crisp, clear, and preferably ice cold, a vodka martini is anything and everything you want it to be.

Harvey Wallbanger

A Hollywood hopeful turned all-American success story, this 1970s classic deserves a modern renaissance.

Vesper

Martinis get all the glory, but this is the first cocktail James Bond ever ordered.

Irish Coffee

The ultimate winter warmer, Irish coffee is satisfying and timeless and requires only four ingredients.

Aioli

Simple, garlicky aioli comes together in just a couple of minutes and improves everything from sandwiches to grilled fish to fresh vegetables

Hoppin’ John

This slow-simmered Southern classic uses just six ingredients (including water) to create rich, timeless flavor. 

Butter Cookies

Remember that tin of Danish butter cookies you used to love? These are better.

Vinegar Pie

For a classic custardy pie that packs a punch, reach for the vinegar.

Classic Deviled Eggs

This Gourmet favorite is our best and most basic recipe for deviled eggs. Serve them for Mother’s Day—or any holiday brunch for that matter.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta and Garlic

Wildly popular and incredibly simple, it’s easy to make the ultimate restaurant side dish at home.

Easiest Cranberry Sauce

Save your over-the-top machinations for the pie–cranberry sauce is meant to be simple.

Twice-Baked Potatoes

No one—and we mean no one—can resist crispy potato jackets stuffed with velvety mashed potatoes.

Sweet Palmiers

Transform a sheet of puff pastry and a bowl of sugar into these stunning holiday cookies.

Simple Roast Chicken

Chef Thomas Keller’s food is known for fine dining finesse, but his recipe for simple roast chicken is about as easy as it gets.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

Ever wondered what is in pumpkin pie spice? Spoiler: You’ve probably got all the ingredients in your cupboard.

How to Cook a Ham

Use a fresh or smoked ham for this easy holiday ham recipe with brown sugar glaze.

Grasshopper

Put a spring in your step with this creamy after-dinner drink, which offers all the flavor of a boozy mint-chocolate shake.

Blinker

Keep your coupes chilled and ready for this simple 3-ingredient rye whiskey cocktail.

Grenadine

Make your own grenadine from pomegranate juice for flavor-packed cocktails at home.
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