Kemp Minifie details her 32-year journey to discovering simplicity in the Gourmet kitchens

Old-world Spanish sherry blends beautifully with new-world agave nectar for a gentle sweet-and-sour glaze and luscious gravy.

Consider this the ultimate mac and cheese: Buttery, Parmesan-flecked bread crumbs create a blanket of crisp contrast to the perfect union of pasta and a creamy, Cheddar-stoked sauce. Make it stripped-down...

The miniature scale of Brussels sprouts makes them the perfect choice for a finely shredded lemony slaw to top the sliders. The freshness of the sprouts along with the little hit of acid in the dressing helps balance the rich flavor of the barbecue turkey....

When braised whole, then lightly caramelized, they become a vegetable that demands some attention.

Punch is one of the easiest ways to set the Halloween mood—all you need is a cauldron, perhaps, and ice block “hands. ”

Too often crackers get short shrift. Not here. By incorporating cheese into the dough, along with poppy seeds, these crackers become crisp snacks.

You and your guests will be utterly charmed when you see how easily mashed potatoes can be transformed into a gaggle of ghosts.

This obvious choice for a Halloween dessert will far exceed your expectations of deep chocolaty naughtiness hidden under a fluff of espresso-tinged frosting.

When the weather starts to shift, thoughts turn to a warming bowl of chowder—but hold the dairy.