Cheese
Cheddar and Herb Gougères
The best part about gougères is that the dough freezes incredibly well, so you can have these ready to bake for a tasty happy hour snack whenever you want.
By Laurie Ellen Pellicano
Ham, Cheese, and Leek Scones
Leeks slowly cooked down into a silky consistency become sweet and nuanced in these savory scones.
By Claire Ptak
Spinach and Matzoh Pie
Think of this easy vegetarian casserole as a kosher for Passover spanakopita or green lasagna—it’s similar to a style of matzo pie called mina in Sephardic homes.
By Melissa Roberts
Sabzi Khordan (Fresh Herb Platter)
Sabzi khordan translates to “herbs for eating,” so… just eat it.
By Naz Deravian
Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Our favorite carrot cake is moist, full of shredded carrot and fragrant spices, and topped with an extra-tangy cream cheese frosting.
By Nick Malgieri
Clementine Pound Cake
A clementine’s sweet tartness and the rich flavor of chocolate make for a lovely pairing in this cake.
By Cheryl Day
Hummingbird Cake
Bananas, pineapples, pecans—this Hummingbird cake has a little something for everyone.
By Kelly Fields
Penne With Spinach and Ricotta
This quick and easy pasta recipe from Giuliano Hazan was inspired by tortelloni filling.
By Giuliano Hazan
Oaxaca-Style Mushroom and Cheese Quesadillas
These mushroom quesadillas are stellar with homemade tortillas, but you can also use store-bought corn tortillas.
By Pati Jinich
Buffalo Cauliflower
Doused in a garlicky, spicy sauce, these crisp-tender Buffalo cauliflower bites are everything you love about Buffalo chicken wings, minus the meat.
By Dale Talde
Air-Fryer Brussels Sprouts Salad With Spiced Maple Vinaigrette
It might be worth getting an air-fryer just to make air-fryer brussels sprouts.
By Nik Sharma
Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuit Crust
Gourmet’s best chicken pot pie recipe makes the ultimate comfort food, with a creamy filling topped with puffy, flavorful cheddar biscuits.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Eggplant Parmesan
Gourmet’s best eggplant Parmesan recipe starts with a quick homemade marinara and uses panko breadcrumbs for a satisfying crunch.
By Melissa Roberts
Roasted Eggplant With Cilantro and Anchovy Salsa
There are plenty of options with this warm roasted eggplant salad: scoop it up with some grilled bread, toss it with pasta, or serve it on top of polenta.
By Ixta Belfrage
Rumbledethumps
A cousin of the Irish colcannon and English bubble and squeak, this mashed potato and cabbage dish is topped with cheese.
By Ben Mervis
Rugelach
This classic Jewish American rugelach recipe uses a very cold cream cheese–based dough to make tender, flavorful rolled cookies full of sweet jam and cinnamon.
By Melissa Roberts and Phyllis Roberts
Ricotta, Blueberry, and Fig Pound Cake
Freeze-dried blueberries sweeten this ricotta-enriched loaf cake.
By Brian Levy
Vegetarian Lasagna With Easy Roasted Tomato Sauce
This is a vegetable lasagna that cooks can enjoy, too, not only because it’s delicious, but because it’s simple and stress-free to prepare.
By Zahra Tangorra
Ooey-Gooey Macaroni and Cheese
This mac and cheese has an awesome, crusty, golden-brown top and the ooey-gooiest center known to humankind.
By Chris Scott