The Arsenal®

Why make your own mustard? Because you can, dammit! And if that's not reason enough, there's no comparison between this and the store-bought stuff. Enough said.

Grab your spoons. Whether you crave sweetness or sustenance of a different sort, this simple childhood pleasure may at least bring you a little pleasure in the moment at hand.

Sometimes simpler is better. Proof? This classic chocolate frosting from the back of the tin of Hershey's cocoa. We dare you to not just eat it straight from the spoon.

Certain things in this world inspire lasting love. Like this cake. An old-fashioned American classic for a reason.

Cloves of garlic are slowly simmered in oil until unthinkably tender, intensely aromatic, subtly sweet, and insanely irresistible.

A retro classic with a velvety coconut custard buried beneath billows of sweet, luscious, airy meringue and cushioned by a tender, flaky, buttery lard crust. You're welcome.

Known in some parts as tar heel pie, this ridiculously rich chocolate brownie pie filling is impossibly fudgy, so much so it's simply too gooey to consume out of hand.

Coq au vin, aka chicken soused in wine, is a French classic that exists in countless incarnations. This rich, soulful riff is from Julia Child.

Not your everyday mashed potatoes, these are ridiculously rich and comforting thanks to butter, sour cream, Parmesan, and roasted garlic. Leftovers freeze and reheat beautifully.

Remember your mom telling you, "Pretty is as pretty does..."? This lovely elixir knows no distinction--it's just pretty through and through.

These chewy hermit bars are a revelation. They're wonderfully spicy, plumped with raisins, and amazingly chewy--even fudge-like.

Got buttermilk? Then you're halfway to a pile of tender and fluffy pancakes. Breakfast-for-dinner never sounded so good.

Cheese and charcuterie boards take a little more work than just piling up the good stuff. Read on to learn how to make incredible appetizer perfection.

If you've been intimidated by shortbread, this recipe really is easy. The addition of cornstarch keeps it flaky and light. Give them a try, they're superb.

Christmas eating is mostly about the cookies, we think. Pull out your favorite cookie cutters and sparkliest sprinkles because it's that time of year!

With dough at the ready, you can have a cheesy, spicy pizza in under half an hour. A true weeknight or late-night pick me up.

This seemingly simple little biscuit from France will wow you with its flaky, buttery perfection. Fantastique!

This is one of those ubiquitous party dips that tastes so much better when you make it yourself. And who knew it was so easy? You'll never buy artichoke dip again!

A lemony chicken roasted on a bed of potatoes, garlic, carrots, and leeks. A good rub with lemon butter herb paste gives it incredible taste and moistness.

Sometimes you don't need a big bird. This elegant riff on turkey dinner is a superb example of how a smaller celebration can still be over-the-top delish.