Entertaining

Pomegranate spritzers, chile-cucumber agua frescas, blood orange shrubs, and more drinks with zero alcohol, but a lot of spirit.

Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.

Melty American cheese transforms into a silky gravy (yes, really) to make the base for this pastry-clad turkey pie.

Like pumpernickel panzanella, radicchio and apples with mustard croutons, and a lentil salad that gets better as it sits.

Like an everything-bagel-inspired quiche, seaweed-filled morning buns, and protein-packed dosas laced with chile and ginger.

We sampled pints from Jeni’s, Trader Joe’s, Häagen-Dazs, and more.

Like New York strip fattoush with grilled corn, skirt steak with harissa potatoes and arugula, and more.

We tried nine popular varieties, including Bubba, Philly Gourmet, and Wahlburgers.

This velvety pound cake is versatile; serve it with ripe summer berries or a warm fruit compote.

Tofu cream with tomatoes and peaches, our easiest veggie burgers, watermelon granita, and more plant-based recipes to keep you in the summer sun.

These make-ahead ribs are baked in the oven for ease, then grilled to a lacquered char.

Like an espresso martini frappé, make-ahead piña coladas, and a spicy mango margarita.

Black bean smash burgers, grilled bulgogi tofu on a bun, mushroom-barley patties, and more great vegetarian recipes.

Cream cheese and olive, Swedish shrimp salad, cucumber-chutney, and more sophisticated takes on these dainty bites.

Crushed raspberries and beer, vermouth sangria, a hot pink watermelon punch, and more cooling sips for summertime.

Like a curried tomato sandwich, cheesy corn fritters, and cold noodles with chili crisp.

This spiced chili paste adds life to slow-roasted salmon, eggplant parm, one-pan chicken, and more.

Fiery chili-crisp pasta, spicy cocoa shrimp, beef mala hot pot, and more tingle-inducing recipes.

Like artichoke dip penne, pillowy ricotta gnocchi, and French onion shells with Gruyère.

Like ruffled guava and goat cheese pie, cheesy sesame seed crackers, pistachio baklava, and more.

Like baked pasta in anchovy cream, a savory pistachio-crusted galette, and roast chicken with caramelized leeks.

Like tempeh stir-fry with chile crisp and coconut rice, garlic-soy braised lentils, and a dairy-free cream sauce to pair with any pasta.

This epic Christmas Eve dinner party is an Italian American tradition—here’s how to pull it off.

With ribbons of cured ham and dabs of sun-dried-tomato romesco, these scallops are the best gifts of the season.