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Winter

My Fake Fireplace Makes Dinnertime Cozier

A space heater, but make it hygge.

This Milk-Drenched Olive Oil Cake Is the Best Dessert I Made in 2021

Soak a lemon–olive oil chiffon with lots of dairy for this Italian-American riff on tres leches cake.

Winter Pie With Garlic Green Beans

With tender oyster mushrooms, caramelized carrots and onions, as well as a good helping of red wine and miso for umami-packed flavors, this comforting pie is perfect for cold winter evenings.

Winter Stew

Nothing quite beats a winter stew when the temperature begins to drop. This rich meatless dish and its thick tasty gravy really hits the spot. With tender oyster mushrooms, caramelized carrots and onions, as well as a good helping of red wine and miso for umami-packed flavors, this has quickly become one of my most popular recipes–somewhat beef bourguignon, but without the beef.

Meet the Epicurious Holiday Recipe Finder

Snacks, cookies, drinks, sides, and mains—all the holiday recipes you need are in this interactive finder. Click on up to three buttons to find new favorites and beloved classics, then click through to the recipes.

Make the Absolute Most of Your Turkey Bones With Bone Butter

Before you stick them in a stockpot, slowly cook poultry bones in butter to give your gravy, stuffing, and other dishes a poultry-rich boost.

These Bite-Size No-Bake-Cheesecakes Are Like Ice Cream Bars, But Better

What would you do for an anytime treat that speeds past the nostalgic frozen dessert which inspired it? First things first: Make them. Second things second: Love them.

Crepes Are Good—Breaded, Fried Crepes Are Better

These Romanian crepes get slathered with a savory mushroom spread, then rolled and fried to crispy perfection.

Kitchen Comforts: The Soft and Cozy Stuff We Wear While Cooking

We asked staffers and contributors about their favorite clothes to cook in. 

Jason Wang’s Lunar New Year Menu: Juicy Chicken, Bright Green Dumplings, and One Really Long Noodle

The owner of Xi’an Famous Foods talks us through his family traditions and what he plans to eat this year.

When It Comes to Curd, Lemons Are Just the Beginning

Lemon and lime are just fine—but have you tried passionfruit curd? Or grapefruit with black pepper? Here’s how to make curd from (almost) any fruit.
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