Epicurious
Butternut Squash–Kale Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette
Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.
Glazed and Beautiful Pear Tart
Red-skinned pears and dulce de leche (store-bought or homemade) are the keys to this stunning yet simple dessert.
French Silk Pie
A no-bake Oreo crust, a rich chocolate filling, and a tower of whipped cream come together in this shut-the-room-up dessert.
Luscious Banana Pudding
Layer homemade custard, ripe bananas, and vanilla wafers under clouds of whipped cream for this iconic dessert.
White Bean Turkey Chili
A dash of cocoa powder adds depth and richness to the broth of this easy turkey chili.
Our Favorite French Onion Soup
Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.
Not-So-Secret Burger Sauce
Every sauce needs a few secrets. Ours is smoky, sweet, and savory—use it for burgers, fries, tenders, and more.
Smoked Salmon Pasta With Capers and Dill
Cured fish, cream, and lemon make an elegant base for this unexpected one-pot pasta.
Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Easy to make, impossible to stop eating.
Super-Moist Yellow Cake With Rich Chocolate Frosting
This easy yellow cake recipe yields a cake that’s remarkably fluffy and moist.
3-Minute Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Consider every birthday cake, brownie, and cupcake covered (in this frosting, that is).
Saketini
A short list of ingredients comes together in this elegant sake martini.
Brown Derby
This simple honey-grapefruit cocktail dates to Prohibition, though its origin is a matter of some debate.
A Better Queso
Real cheddar cheese meets charred green chiles in our best recipe for queso. For extra points serve the molten dip with warmed tortilla chips.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread With Walnuts
Loaded with mix-ins, this loaf makes an excellent breakfast or dessert—or you could gift it to someone you really like.
Simple Hot Chocolate for One
Use any bar of chocolate you like in this customizable winter warmer.
Simple Hot Cocoa for One
With rich chocolate flavor and easy customization, this hot cocoa recipe is just the one you want to get you through winter.
Classic Thumbprint Cookies
With a buttery base and any-jam filling, these simple cookies can be customized to your whims.
Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Crunchy and crowd-pleasing, this salad can be prepared in advance and customized to your heart’s content.