Sandy Owen, Recipe Tester

Everyone needs a classic, foolproof, go-to classic turkey gravy recipe. This is it. And all it takes is pan juices or drippings from your turkey, stock, butter, and flour. And a lot less time and effort than you’d imagine.

• Quick Glance
• 10 M
• 20 M
• 0

The 8th wonder of the world? These insanely satiating caramels made simply with apple cider, sugar, and spice.

• 25 M
• 4 H
• 2

Magnificently easy to marinate. Quick to toss on the grill. And distinctly Thai thanks to the lilt of coconut milk, fish sauce, cilantro, and curry.

• 25 M
• 25 M
• 2

Kid friendly. Adult approved. Gluten-free. Vegan. Awesome for entertaining. And even awesomer for when you want to stand at the stove and inhale carbs straight from the baking sheet.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 50 M
• 4

Known in some parts as tar heel pie, this ridiculously rich and gooey chocolate brownie pie is crazy easy to make—and just as easy to make disappear.

• Quick Glance
• 45 M
• 4 H
• 0

Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic is a classic for one reason—it’s damn good. Using chicken thighs ensures the meat remains juicy. Using our trick for quickly peeling garlic makes it hassle free.

• 45 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 14

“Your family will think you are AMAZING.” “A straightforward, real deal Cajun gumbo that everyone loved.” “Easy and affordable.” “A keeper!” That’s what folks are saying about this gumbo.

• 2 H
• 2 H, 45 M
• 4

Paella arancini. It’s a savvy and sassy little appetizer that’s based on an Italian classic but tastes contemporary as heck.

• Quick Glance
• 1 H
• 2 H, 20 M
• 0

These red chile pork tamales are the real authentic Mexican deal. They taste like they were carefully crafted by the loveliest abuela imaginable. Here’s how to make them.

• 1 H, 30 M
• 8 H, 30 M
• 10

This pumpkin macaroni and cheese ranks off the charts in terms of its epic indulgence-o-rama rating.

• 1 H
• 1 H, 30 M
• 6

Because nothing says love like cheesy pasta magnificence, in particular, this baked macaroni and cheese recipe, which is one of the best we’ve ever had.

• 30 M
• 1 H, 15 M
• 8

Honey and cayenne lend these carrots a sweet heat that’s perfectly lovely alongside just about anything.

• Quick Glance
• 15 M
• 50 M
• 2

So lovely you’re not even going to notice that they’re vegetarian. But your guests will appreciate that fact. And you’ll appreciate the taste.

• 20 M
• 40 M
• 5

This Sriracha mayonnaise recipe is a simple dipping sauce, sandwich spread, and all around awesome use for mayo.

• Quick Glance
• 5 M
• 5 M
• 6