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Fresh Spring Rolls
Filled with poached shrimp and fresh mango, these Vietnamese-style spring rolls are a surefire crowd-pleaser.
By Melissa Roberts
Braised Chicken With Harissa and Olives
This adaptable Moroccan tagine can be as mild or as hot as you can handle. Serve with crusty bread to sop up all the braising juices.
By Ron and Leetal Arazi
Leg of Lamb With Garlic and Rosemary
This straightforward leg of lamb recipe uses a simple mix of garlic and rosemary to flavor the meat, making a perfect centerpiece for any holiday meal.
By Michelle Huneven
Bellini
Bright, bubbly, and hard to resist, a well-made peach bellini is a thing of beauty.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Vodka Martini
Crisp, clear, and preferably ice cold, a vodka martini is anything and everything you want it to be.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
This celebration-worthy rack of lamb recipe yields tender, rosy meat and a beautifully browned crust flavored with fresh herbs and garlic.
By Shelley Wiseman
Aioli
Simple, garlicky aioli comes together in just a couple of minutes and improves everything from sandwiches to grilled fish to fresh vegetables
By Jody Adams
Hoppin’ John
This slow-simmered Southern classic uses just six ingredients (including water) to create rich, timeless flavor.
By John Martin Taylor
Palaver Punch
This juicy gin punch from veteran bartender Al Sotack gets warm winter vibes from allspice dram.
By Al Sotack
Make-Ahead Chilled Mulled Wine Punch
This punch, made with hibiscus and orange liqueur, puts mulled wine on ice for refreshing but cozy holiday celebration.
By Natasha David
A Simple Turkey Brine
A flavorful brine is the one and only path to truly succulent roast turkey.
By Sam Sifton
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
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
Easiest Cranberry Sauce
Save your over-the-top machinations for the pie–cranberry sauce is meant to be simple.
By Priya Krishna
Homemade Turkey Stock
The best part of this rich, savory turkey stock? You don’t need a leftover turkey to make it.
By Rick Rodgers
Maple-Roasted Delicata Squash
A perfect combination of sweet, salty, crispy, and tender, this maple-roasted delicata squash will have everyone reaching for seconds.
By Leah Koenig
Bloody Mary
Forget the bells, whistles, and time-consuming garnishes. A classic Bloody Mary is all about balance.
By Eben Freeman
How to Cook a Ham
Use a fresh or smoked ham for this easy holiday ham recipe with brown sugar glaze.
By Joe Sevier and Zoe Denenberg
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These brussels sprouts with crispy edges and deep caramelization are the ultimate addition to holiday meals, weeknight grain bowls, and more.
By Paul Grimes
Matzo Ball Soup
These rich and tender matzo balls are cooked in homemade chicken stock that’s perfumed with parsnips, turnips, dill, and star anise.
By Mitchell Davis