Simple syrup is sugar and water that have been simmered to dissolve the sugar. Drizzle it in drinks, ice tea, and lemonade for grit-free sweetening.

A soda fountain mainstay, this classic chocolate sauce ought to be kept on hand at all times for ice cream emergencies.

The devil’s in the details when it comes to this longstanding crowd pleaser. This recipe’s got them all covered, and then some. Um, pass the eggs, please.

The secret to this Northern fried chicken recipe? Matzoh meal and honey. No lie.

Dunking fries in duck fat results in gently cooked, soft not crisp spuds that wield a deep, rich duck flavor.

We know, we know. There’ve been other recipes that promise you a “classic” roast turkey. But we really mean it. We doubt Martha could do it any better herself.