Gluten Free
Maple Tamagoyaki
From author Sonoko Sakai, this Japanese omelet is distinguished by its fluffy layers, with a touch of sweetness from maple syrup.
Easy Egg Custard
With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.
Mango Sticky Rice
Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.
Crisp Roast Duck
This easy roast duck makes for a lovely holiday centerpiece—it’s also pretty easy to cook.
Wassail
Bring in the cheer with this ruby red drink made with apple brandy, hot cider, cranberry, and plenty of warm spice.
Candied Yams
With a buttery bourbon glaze, this Gourmet legend requires just four ingredients.
Old-Fashioned Fudge
The creamy texture and rich flavor of this hand-whipped fudge prove the effort is worth it.
Greek Lemon Potatoes
These classic roasted potatoes get exceptional texture and bright flavor from roasting with stock and then with lemon juice.
Spinach Salad With Feta Dressing
Studded with sweet dates and crispy bacon, this easy salad makes an impressive dinner party side or satisfying lunch.
The Simplest Roast Turkey
Perfect for first-timers and holiday pros, this Gourmet classic is seasoned simply and comes out beautifully bronzed.
Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
Crunchy and crowd-pleasing, this salad can be prepared in advance and customized to your heart’s content.
Winter-Vegetable Soup
This nourishing soup comes together faster than you can say “sweater weather.”
Crunchy Pecan Cookies
These six-ingredient cookies are crisp, golden, and just so happen to be gluten-free.
Glazed Torn Beets With Pistachio Butter and Mint
“This is my all-time favorite beet dish,” writes cookbook author Nisha Vora.
Crunchy Beans
With haricots verts and crispy chickpeas, this two-bean salad will wow any party or potluck.
Watermelon, Shiso, Plum, and Salt
Make the most of melon season with this simple and savory fruit salad.
Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Lime, and Mint
This refreshing melon and cucumber salad works as a snack, starter, or side dish.
Easy Hummus With Canned Chickpeas
A simple trick gets silky-smooth results from canned chickpeas—no rinsing or overnight soaking required.
Lettuce Soup
Blend a crisper drawer’s worth of salad greens (romaine, arugula, spinach, watercress, etc.) into this vibrant, surprising soup.
Grilled Leg of Lamb With Garlic and Lemon
A lemony Greek-inspired marinade brightens this crowd-pleasing (and mostly hands-off) dinner.