Epicurious

This riff on the espresso martini invites luscious Amaro Nonino and citrusy Grand Marnier to the party.

These light-as-a-cloud vanilla meringue cookies are perfect for shipping and holiday gifting.

Pass on the trendy downtown bar and have a perfectly balanced espresso martini at home.

Among the most famous of the cocktails to emerge from the “tiki” movement of the 1930s and ’40s, the mai tai was also one of the most argued over.

You can probably make the classic White Lady cocktail right now with ingredients already on your bar cart.

The Martinez is a classic cocktail made with sweet vermouth stirred with gin, maraschino, and bitters.

The boulevardier is a classic whiskey cocktail that requires just three ingredients.

Recognizable by the creamy, cheesy bites filled with mouthfuls of crunchy cornflakes, funeral potatoes or Texas potatoes are a beloved hash brown casserole.

This bean pie, which relies largely on pantry ingredients, has a lovely custard filling consisting of drained canned navy beans that are processed until smooth.

The best part of this rich, savory turkey stock? You don’t need a leftover turkey to make it.

The Bee’s Knees is a refreshing three-ingredient gin cocktail with a mysterious backstory.

These crispy, juicy baked turkey wings are served with a quick, savory blender sauce for dipping.

This creamy mushroom lasagna recipe keeps things relatively simple so the mushrooms can truly shine.

Akin to potato gratin, in this French dish, the potatoes are par-cooked in cream, then layered with nutty Gruyère cheese.

Cook your pasta, build your sauce, and bake your mac all in one pot.

This swirled, cinnamon-spiced fall dessert is a total showstopper.

Silky mashed potatoes in an Instant? It can be done.

Roasting potatoes that are just-nearly sliced through creates a contrast in textures that is undeniably delicious.

A perfect combination of sweet, salty, crispy, and tender, this maple-roasted delicata squash will have everyone reaching for seconds.

This New Orleans classic is an arm workout that pays back in dividends.