5 Ingredients or Fewer

This simple classic gin martini recipe makes a beautiful, sophisticated cocktail that is as easy to stir together as it is to drink.

A dash of Angostura bitters gives complexity to this classic orange juice and vodka cocktail.

Adjacent to a piña colada, this tropical cocktail gets a splash of citrusy blue liqueur.

This citrusy two-ingredient cocktail is nearly a century old but comes together in no time at all.

Cool, creamy vanilla panna cotta is the simplest kind of dessert; it only needs a few minutes on the stove, and it sets all on its own in the refrigerator.

We streamlined this ginger beer recipe, using pantry ingredients for a fermented drink that’ll really level up your home bar.

For sick days, long car rides, or to upgrade your home bar, this recipe for DIY ginger ale is easier than you may think.

The easiest frosting around, this American-style buttercream can be adapted as you please.

Pile it on waffles, stir into Greek yogurt, or spoon over cheesecake or crepes: Blueberry compote knows no bounds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When well made, béchamel has a proper place in homey, creamed dishes, often making leftovers stretch or giving cooked foods new life.

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

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.

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