Judging by the delighted looks on the food editors’ faces when they first tried what is essentially cold, whipped lemonade, this 19th-century dessert deserves a renaissance....

The Hot Toddy—for centuries, the classic remedy for a freezing-cold night—is, writes cocktail historian David Wondrich in Imbibe!, “one of the clearest signs I know that there is a providential plan to the universe.”...

The ruffly white meringue called a Pavlova is all about sublime textures.

The clean, bright flavor of this simple cake makes dinner guests perk up and exclaim, “I haven’t had this for years!”

Roast chicken is the utility infielder of practically everyone’s culinary repertoire.

No-boil lasagne noodles are a lifesaver: They can turn what’s often perceived as a party dish into a practical weeknight supper.

In an uncertain world, everybody needs a truly excellent recipe for roast chicken, one that will never, ever fail you. This is it.

This time-honored example of kitchen thrift is ready when you are: Have it simmering away while you tend to another meal or are puttering around on a Saturday morning.

These hearty sandwiches will transport you to a sunny Greek island.

Homemade stock will make any risotto fabulous. Here, the delicate, springlike combination of leeks and peas is given texture and heft with the addition of calamari, turning it into a main course. ...