These exclusive menus highlight five of our favorite recipes from Home Cooking with Charlie Trotter—and reflect some of Trotter’s diverse culinary influences. (registration required)...

Ham, lamb, goose, or turkey? No matter what’s at the center of your table, we’ve got you covered.

As a prelude to dinner or—why not?—instead of it, these easy, elegant hors d’oeuvres are perfect party pleasers.

Test kitchen director Ruth Cousineau shares the stories behind cookies from Gourmet’s Favorite Cookies of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. We have a cookie to suit every craving....

In our online feature Gourmet’s Favorite Cookies 1941-2008, we bring you the best cookie from each year of Gourmet’s history. Here, test kitchen director Ruth Cousineau introduces a selection of her favorites from the early years, plus one comparatively recent pick....

No matter which holiday you celebrate, we have a feeling these recipes will find a home in your family’s repertoire.

Whatever else you set out, great smoked salmon will always draw a crowd. It works well with all of the supporting players, from horseradish cream to egg salad.

Dark and woodsy porcini mushrooms add potent aroma and depth and are enlivened by the acidity of tomatoes and the lovely brightness of fresh herbs.

Charring the wine-poached fruit caramelizes it and softens its acidity. With vanilla and a cidery syrup, this dessert feels at once wintery and light.

Every family has its own (ahem, best) version of these savory potato pancakes. Here is a classic formula. Maybe it will become the new family favorite.