Gluten-Free

A light yet flavorful “stew” of tender leeks that comes together practically à la minute.

This spread is cheesy, tangy, and a little spicy. Serve with plenty of crackers.

Put the evening over the top by setting out these easy, impressive caramels after dessert. Or set out wax-paper bags so friends can take them home for the next day.

These old-fashioned marshmallows look beautiful in apothecary jars. Find one at a flea market, Williams-Sonoma, or on etsy.com/>.

Red onions add sweetness and lend color to this chutney, but any onion will work.

Named for a region in Normandy known for its apples (and Calvados), this traditional recipe combines both in a rich, creamy sauce. Afraid to flambé? Buy a long-reach lighter at a hardware store.

Most 1”-thick pieces of fish will cook in 30 minutes. If the fish is done before you're ready to sit down, simply turn off the oven—it will hold. If it isn't quite ready when you are, crank up the heat to 350° and it'll finish quickly.

This crispy potato cake is a decadent side that goes with almost everything—especially breakfast.

In case you were wondering, albóndigas is the Spanish word for meatball. These prove that the Italians aren’t the only players in the game.

If you like, you can coat the pork with the coriander and chill it for an extra night before roasting for more flavor. It will also help the pork get a good sear.

Raspberries or blackberries can be swapped in for the blueberries.

Cocoa powder lends a bittersweet depth to the lamb rub and plays well with the olives in the relish. Just make sure you’re using unsweetened!

A dip that proves collards don’t have to be stewed for hours to be delicious.

For this deviled ham recipe (and everything else), we love Benton’s brand, made in Tennessee.

Peggy Loftus, a contributor to Food52, devised these stellar custards.

The longer these pickles sit, the more flavorful they’ll become.

For this granita, sweet honeydew melon is flecked with floral pink peppercorns and mint. Remember: One of the great things about making granita is that no ice cream maker is needed.

Jarred kimchi delivers flavor and color in this roast chicken dish. Learn how to make this recipe and more in our online cooking class with Sur la Table.

Lime zest is a fresh addition to macaroons, and a Microplane is our zesting tool of choice. If you can’t find unsweetened coconut chips, use two 7-oz. bags of sweetened shredded coconut and reduce the sugar to 1 Tbsp.

This zesty mayo dip would also go well with sliced red bell peppers and celery sticks before dinner; it’s amazing how many vegetables kids will eat when they’re actually hungry.

The late Richard Sax, celebrated cookbook author and champion of home cooks the world over, inspired this flourless chocolate cake—a riff on his iconic chocolate cloud cake.

Eating Padrón or shishito peppers is a bit like playing Russian roulette. Most are mild, but every now and then you’ll bite into a wickedly hot one.

If your Marcona almonds haven’t already been oiled and salted, add another 1 Tbsp. oil when toasting.

Sweet and citrusy with a touch of heat, this side dish would also be a great match for roast chicken or pork.