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This epic Christmas Eve dinner party is an Italian American tradition—here’s how to pull it off.

With ribbons of cured ham and dabs of sun-dried-tomato romesco, these scallops are the best gifts of the season.

Everyone’s favorite pigs in a blanket goes Chicago-style, complete with celery salt, poppy seeds, and a cheeky cornichon.

Our best Salisbury steak recipe takes the nostalgic dish up a notch thanks to caramelized shallots, mushroom gravy, zippy mustard powder, and lots of parsley.

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

With crunchy nuts, pools of dark chocolate, and cozy spices, this cookie’s fall vibes are impeccable.

Mornings on the go just got so much better with these Calabrian chile mayo–spiked egg sandwiches.

Impart the flavors of a smoker into this fully stovetop pasta sauce with a trio of ingredients: smoked bacon, smoked paprika, and spicy chipotles in adobo.

This buttermilk layer cake features a cloud-soft crumb and brown-butter-caramel frosting.

The mantra for this showstopping eggplant Parmesan recipe should be: “Good things take time.” Trust us, it’s worth it.

Fluffy ricotta pancakes + Quick blueberry sauce = Other pancake recipes don’t stand a chance.

This classic rye cocktail doesn’t have to try hard. Just add vermouth and a dash of bitters for a deeply satisfying sip.

The egg-enriched buttermilk mixture makes for an especially crunchy and craggy coating. This recipe is from Buxton Hall, one of the Hot 10, America’s Best New Restaurants 2016.

This bourbon-Aperol-amaro cocktail is the ideal happy hour pour: simple to make, easy to drink.

Ideal for fresh blueberries in the summer or frozen blueberries all year long, this fruit-studded coffee cake is a winner any time you make it.

A bit of almond meal gives this ultrarich chocolate cake an airy but toothsome crumb.

It's creamy. It's cheesy. It's tangy. And it's about to be your new favorite pantry pasta.

Braised chicken thighs, sweet Italian sausage, and roasted potatoes on a weeknight: Yes, you can.

Nothing’s cuter (or more delicious) than pairing tiny pastina with bite sized meatballs in an elevated twist on Spaghettios.

The best fried catfish starts like fried chicken, with a seasoned buttermilk soak. Once fried to a golden brown crisp, serve with ketchup and this pickle-studded rémoulade.

If 6 Tbsp. of cayenne gives you pause, note: this is what Hattie B’s considers medium.

Classic, silky Alfredo sauce comes from the emulsion of grated Parmesan, cold butter, and starchy pasta water. Keep the cream out of it.

Part chowder, part fish pie, this delightful blend of smoked fish, butternut squash, rutabaga, and potatoes creates a flavorful stew.

Baked apple with granola and sour cream—serving as two recipes in one, it effortlessly transitions between a delightful breakfast and a satisfying dessert.