Bruce Aidells

A few hours transform hunks of brisket, smoky chiles, and zero beans into this stunning bowl of red.

A perfectly grilled steak. An umami-rich butter for saucing. A certified summer win.

Forget milk—beer is the perfect pairing for this chocolate stout layer cake. Take it up a notch with the rich chocolate frosting.

Dress up this humble cut of meat by rolling it around a stuffing of mushrooms and greens.

Pack this stunning beef roast with a savory stuffing, which keeps the meat juicy and makes a fine accompaniment on the plate.

Lightly salting a center-cut tenderloin, a.k.a. chateaubriand, overnight allows the salt to penetrate this luxurious roast and keep it extra-flavorful and juicy.

Pan juices, the flavorful liquid and crispy bits left in the roasting pan, form the base of this gravy.

Giblets (the heart, liver, gizzard, and neck) really deepen a gravy's flavor.

This super-savory mushroom gravy recipe can be made a day ahead.

A roast leg of lamb recipe is alway impressive—doubly so when paired with a side of creamy, melt-in-your mouth Yukon Gold potatoes.