Epic New York Cheesecake From BraveTart

A modern approach to one of America's most iconic desserts.

Old-Fashioned Jelly Roll

A light and simple dessert for any occasion.

The Ultimate Beef Wellington

Beef tenderloin, a rich mushroom duxelles, foie gras, and prosciutto, all wrapped in a buttery puff pastry crust.

Negroni Sbagliato

A "mistaken" Negroni, with sparkling wine instead of gin.

Ultra-Crispy Roast Potatoes

Give your potatoes extra-crunchy exterior by parboiling and tossing them before roasting them in the oven.

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.

Modern Baked Mac and Cheese With Cheddar and Gruyère

A special salt is the key to this amazingly easy mac and cheese.

Brown Butter Carrot Cake From "BraveTart"

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

Sous Vide Turkey Breast With Crispy Skin

All the benefits of sous vide cooking, paired with deep, roasty flavors and extra-crispy skin to satisfy a crowd.

The Best Mashed Sweet Potatoes

No need for marshmallows here; just butter, maple syrup, and a few sprigs of earthy thyme.

Hasselback Potato Gratin

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

Cuñapes/Pão de Queijo (South American Cheesy Bread)

Chewy and crispy South American cheesy bread.

15-Minute Creamy Tomato Soup (Vegan)

If you have time to open a can, you have time to make this excellent tomato soup from scratch.

The Food Lab's Buttermilk Biscuits

Tender biscuits with tons of extra-flaky layers.

Sous Vide Rack of Lamb

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

Moist and Tender Brown Butter Cornbread

This cornbread has a moist, tender crumb and intense corn flavor.

Sous Vide Pork Belly Buns With Pork Braise Mayonnaise and Quick-Pickled Cucumbers

Pork belly cooked sous-vide with a Japanese-style marinade, then stuffed in steamed buns with quick-pickled cukes.

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.

Jamaican Sorrel (Hibiscus) Drink

This tart-sweet hibiscus drink is loaded with ginger, cloves, and allspice.

Jewish-Style Braised Brisket With Onions and Carrots

Brisket that's tender and moist.

Hello Dolly Bars

Coconut, chocolate chips, pecans, and a graham cracker base.

Ultra-Fluffy Mashed Potatoes

We extract as much starch as possible from our spuds to give them an unbelievably light, airy texture.

The Best Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Tender roasted sweet potatoes with olive oil, parsley, and a touch of honey.

Easy One-Bowl Oatmeal Cookies

Thick and chewy oatmeal cookies with crispy edges and butterscotch-y middles.

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

Cookie Science: How Baking Soda Works

The mysteries of baking soda explained.

The Food Lab: The Truth About Brining Turkey

Is there any point to brining your next turkey?

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.