Drawing from the austere female faces of Melissa Leo’s career, this cocktail includes equal parts orange juice and aquavit rounded out by orange liqueur, lime juice, and vanilla....

Broccoli seems like something new in this rich, satisfyingly chunky side dish, dolled up with parmesan and lemon juice.

Roast chicken may be the epitome of comfort food, but a few little flourishes can make it the stuff of dreams.

In this bourbon-spiked baby, homemade génoise (a kind of spongecake) subs for the traditional vanilla wafers, and brown sugar contributes a molasses-like sweetness.

The pan sauce for these scallopini—chopped tomatoes, white wine, chicken broth, olives, and basil—is bright and interesting, yet very comforting.

This sexy cocktail gives the classic Margarita a run for its money. Tamarind pulp makes a drink that has a complex tartness.

This puréed soup is so velvety that it’s hard to believe it’s vegan. Its lushness comes from a surprising source—unsweetened almond milk.

Here, chipotle chiles in adobo add smoky heat in a colorful, crunchy salad. It’s spicy and tangy—terrific with fish or grilled chicken.

Food editor Andrea Albin demonstrates two ways to de-fat a turkey stock. Use this tip when making any turkey gravy.

Hold the marinara! For a change of pace, dress ravioli with a quick and creamy sauce.