Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Food Editor Emeritus, Gourmet
Kemp Minifie called Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez the “resident brain trust on all things Italian cooking” during her time as a food editor at Gourmet. A chef with over 20 years of experience in publishing, Eriquez's work has also appeared in Bon Appétit, AOL's KitchenDaily, Parade, and Real Simple, among others.
Calamari Salad
With flash-seared squid, tomatoes, olives, parsley, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette.
Wassail
Bring in the cheer with this ruby red drink made with apple brandy, hot cider, cranberry, and plenty of warm spice.
Frothy Hot Vanilla Malted
Malted milk powder adds toasty, caramel-like undertones to this warming winter drink. Splurge on a good vanilla, since its the primary flavoring here.
Italian Rainbow Cookies
Store-bought versions are rarely as good as you want them to be. Take matters into your own hands with this step-by-step recipe.
Whoopie Pies With Whipped Marshmallow Filling
Nobody knows exactly where whoopie pies came from, but we guarantee these marshmallow-stuffed chocolate cakes will go fast.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
The only thing better than a pumpkin cookie? Two pumpkin cookies—plus a generous swoosh of cream cheese icing.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Six ingredients (including salt and pepper) stand between you and what may just be the world’s most perfect side dish.
Sicilian-Style Pasta With Sardines
This spaghetti with fennel and sardines turns a few simple pantry ingredients into a rustic seafood feast.
Chocolate Cherry Cake
Tart cherries meet rich chocolate in this easy snacking cake recipe that can be dressed up however you like.
Egg Cream
If you can’t make your way to Manhattan or Brooklyn to get your hands on a classic New York egg cream, here’s your ticket to make this nostalgic fountain drink at home.
Frozen Mango Margarita
A batch of these fruity frozen mango margaritas is sure to win you the title “life of the party.”
Mulled Wine
The bright cherry flavor of kirsch gives this spiced holiday drink a fruity kick.
Classic Sugar Cookies
The understated, familiar flavor of these delicate sugar cookies will take you straight back to your childhood.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Don’t be surprised if these Parmesan-loaded mushrooms disappear in minutes.
Garlicky Sausage Stuffing
Italian sausage and a heap of Parmesan cheese lend signature flair to the easy Thanksgiving stuffing recipe.
Sicilian Cannoli
This cannoli recipe has the chocolate, pistachios, and candied orange peel mixed right into the creamy filling so you get optimal flavor in every bite.
Coconut Macaroons
Almond extract boosts the coconut flavor of these streamlined macaroon cookies. The recipe makes four bite-size confections but can easily be doubled.
Creamy Leek Soup
This creamy leek soup from Gourmet is velvety but not at all heavy. Serve it with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Lemony Risotto With Asparagus and Shrimp
Make this shrimp risotto for a weeknight dinner. With bright flavor from lemon zest and fresh asparagus, it’s an ideal meal for spring.
Manicotti
This is project cooking at its best: tender manicotti wrappers are made by quickly cooking batter into pasta-like crepes. They're filled with a creamy trio of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella, and covered with fresh tomato sauce before baking.