Christmas
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53 Christmas Dinner Side Dishes to Round Out Your Holiday Feast
If it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, you probably have a menu to plan. We can help.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Chocolate Mousse Pie
This chocolate mousse pie recipe feels special enough for a dinner party, and no one needs to know how simple it is to make.
By James Cratin
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37 Breakfast Casseroles for Sleepy Mornings and Easy Brunches
Stop frying eggs to order. Instead, prep one of these easy breakfast casseroles the day before and sleep in for a change.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Coconut Cookie Bark
Part chewy macaroon, part crispy shortbread, this big ol’ cookie has it all. The coconut extract is optional but adds lots of delicious flavor.
By Yossy Arefi
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53 Vegetarian Appetizers to Please Every Party Guest
From easy snacks to fancy hors d’oeuvres, these meat-free starters will appeal to every palate.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Sweet Potato Biscuits With Benne Seeds
Sweet potatoes make for a tender and moist biscuit that is great as a substitute for dinner rolls. The benne seeds add a rich and nutty flavor.
By Erika Council
Yogurt Biscuits
The yogurt in the dough activates the baking soda, just like buttermilk would, helping these yogurt biscuits to rise and making them light and fluffy.
By Erika Council
Creole Rice Dressing
In Louisiana, rice dressing, which combines rice, ground meat, and aromatics, is served alongside turkey and all of the trimmings at Thanksgiving.
By Vallery Lomas
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67 Warm and Festive Christmas Dinner Ideas
Set a festive mood with any of these impressive holiday mains.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Make-Ahead Dinner Rolls
This homemade version of “brown-and-serve” rolls comes out of the oven hot and steamy, just in time for dinner.
By Kelly Janke
Chocolate Meringue Cookies
These kiss-shaped chocolate meringue cookies are an utterly charming holiday dessert.
By Zoe Denenberg
Peppermint Meringue Cookies
Swirly, twirly, and striped, these red-and-white peppermint meringue cookies are all dressed up for the holiday party.
By Zoe Denenberg
Make-Ahead Turkey
The secret to a showstopping bird that can be prepared several days in advance without drying out? A parchment paper pouch.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Our Favorite Mashed Potatoes
These perfect mashed potatoes are light and fluffy yet rich and creamy, with just a hint of garlic and thyme.
By Rhoda Boone
Our Favorite Mac and Cheese
Crispy, creamy mac ‘n’ cheese is the ultimate comfort food, ready to grace your weeknight table or holiday spread.
By Rhoda Boone
Spring Vegetable Quiche (With Lots of Bacon and Cheese)
A vegetable quiche for Sunday brunch is a mild to moderate challenge for the average home cook—memorable quiche, on the other hand, is a prize not easily won.
By Andrew Rea
Cardamom Basque Cheesecake
This easy honey-tinged Basque cheesecake starts with cream that’s infused with bashed-up cardamom pods.
By Amy Newsome
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.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
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59 Christmas Eve Dinner Ideas for Holly Jolly Comfort
Yes, there’s fruitcake.
By Hannah Lee Leidy and The Editors of Epicurious
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Pancetta and Garlic
Wildly popular and incredibly simple, it’s easy to make the ultimate restaurant side dish at home.
By Tracey Seaman