Ultra-Crispy Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder

Pull-apart tender meat and ultra-crisp skin: It's not the most gorgeous roast in the world, but you'd be hard pressed to find one more flavorful.

Perfect Prime Rib

Start low and slow in the oven and finish at 500°F for the juiciest, most flavorful, evenly cooked prime rib roast.

Paris–Brest (Pâte à Choux With Praline Crème Mousseline)

A classic crisp and nutty French pastry.

Slow-Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb With Garlic, Rosemary, and Lemon

Easy slow-roasted lamb leg that's crispy on the outside and tender within.

Sous Vide Leg of Lamb With Mint, Cumin, and Black Mustard

Robustly flavored leg of lamb—perfectly cooked, thanks to a sous vide circulator—can stand up to an intense seasoning of crunchy mustard seeds and cumin.

Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin

The best cooking method for the most tender cut of meat around.

Sous Vide City Ham With Balsamic Brown Sugar Glaze

Reheating ham sous vide guarantees the juiciest, most evenly cooked meat.

Hasselback Potato Gratin

The ultimate creamy-in-the-middle, crispy-on-top casserole.

Sous Vide Smoked Brisket

Sous vide is the key to consistently moist brisket with a smoky bark.

Sous Vide Rack of Lamb

Sous vide cooking yields perfect rack of lamb, every time.

Brown Butter Carrot Cake From "BraveTart"

Brown butter and toasted pecans make a carrot cake that's extra nutty and rich.

Maple-Glazed City Ham

A tender and moist city ham, glazed with maple syrup and mustard.

Smooth and Silky Cauliflower Purée

Pure, unadulterated cauliflower flavor in the silkiest, smoothest package.

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges, a rich, buttery, toffee-like flavor, big chocolate chunks, and a sprinkle of sea salt.

The Best Spinach Lasagna

Creamy, cheesy, spinach lasagna, flavored with a hint of nutmeg and a combination of white sauce and fresh ricotta.

Classic Rich and Silky Potato Gratin (Scalloped Potatoes)

Creamy and rich layers of potato and cheese.

The Best Baba Ganoush

A few simple tricks make this the richest, smokiest, creamiest baba ganoush in town.

Duck à l'Orange

The sauce for this duck à l'orange recipe is designed to walk the tightrope of flavor, perfectly suited to cutting through the richness of the roasted duck.

One-Bowl Homemade Ladyfingers

Classic ladyfingers, simplified

All-Belly Porchetta

This all-belly porchetta is as rich and crisp as it comes.

Perfect Prime Rib With Red Wine Jus

Slow-roasted prime rib with a rich red wine jus and a side of braised oxtail: the perfect holiday centerpiece.

The Best Caesar Salad

A classic Caesar salad with crunchy garlic-Parmesan croutons and a creamy dressing.

Easy Roasted Mushrooms

Easy roasted mushrooms with olive oil and herbs.

Simple Crusty White Bread

A classic, crusty loaf of country-style white bread.

32 Christmas Cookies to Spread the Holiday Cheer

The best holiday cookie recipes, whether you're giving them or keeping them all to yourself.

5 Gin Drinks for Holiday Entertaining

A No-Fuss Chocolate Yule Log That’s Easy to Roll

How to make a no-crack chocolate roulade, perfect for your holiday Yule log.

Calm, Cool, Collected: The Only Way to Jelly Roll

The easiest and most effective method for ensuring a jelly roll won't crack or tear.

How to Make the Best Holiday Cookie Assortment

How to mix and match cookie styles for the best holiday assortment.

Shell Game: How to Serve Oysters on the Half-Shell at Home

For easy entertaining, bring the raw bar home.

A Crash Course in Mastering Pie Dough

Everything you need to know when making a pie dough from scratch.

A Royal-Icing Tutorial: Decorate Christmas Cookies Like a Boss

Forget the North Pole—the magic of Santa's workshop is right in your kitchen.

Find Your Signature Holiday Cocktail With This Be Your Own Bartender Flowchart

Make finding the perfect holiday drink fun and interactive—with flowcharts!

Stock Up for the Holidays With These Go-To Spirits

The Food Lab: The Truth About Brining Turkey

Is there any point to brining your next turkey?

Cookie Science: How Baking Soda Works

The mysteries of baking soda explained.

We Aged Eggnog for 1 Year to See if It's Worth the Wait

Is aged eggnog really mellower and more complex than fresh? We put it to the test.

Christmas Beef: A Delicacy for Only Me

When beef is scarce, a Christmas tenderloin is a delicacy beyond belief.

I Don't Know From Goose: A Jewish Christmas Story

How a starry-eyed fantasy of a Dickensian Christmas became a tradition.