5 Ingredients or Fewer

This classic cocktail is a simple mix of gin, sugar, lemon juice, and seltzer.

You only need bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey to shake up the Gold Rush cocktail.

Skip the store-bought margarita mix: These DIY frozen margaritas are the ideal drink for a hot summer day.

This gingery vodka cocktail has a complicated past, but the recipe couldn’t be easier to make.

The Last Word, a classic gin cocktail, balances nutty, herbaceous, sweet, and tart flavors. It’s one of the most successful examples of the equal parts game.

Baking salmon in a low oven keeps the fillets moist and tender for an elegant meal that’s virtually guaranteed to become a staple in your repertoire.

This is a classic Ashkenazi Passover recipe, with a little brown sugar added for depth.

Simple classic matzo brei can go two ways: savory or sweet. This versatile recipe for the ultimate Passover comfort food lets you decide how to take it.

Cooking the polenta covered allows condensation to build up, eliminating the need for constant stirring.

Starring two bitter Italian liqueurs, bourbon, and lemon juice, this four-ingredient cocktail is as easy to make as it is to sip.

These chicken wings are as golden and crispy as can be—without the hassle of deep-frying.

This classic muffin recipe provides instructions for making many quick bread variations, including blueberry muffins, pecan muffins, bacon muffins, and more.

This easy garlic bread recipe turns out a rich, buttery loaf topped with crispy Parmesan. Make it to accompany any soup, salad, or pasta.

The understated, familiar flavor of these delicate sugar cookies will take you straight back to your childhood.

This recipe for Parker House rolls produces a golden brown crust, a fluffy interior, and a buttery flavor that makes the buns perfect for any occasion.

This cabbage recipe pairs crunchy-tender lightly steamed cabbage leaves and mustard greens with a rich, warm dressing.

Store these creamy, perfectly seasoned make-ahead mashed potatoes overnight right in a buttered casserole dish, then just rewarm before serving.

The quick stovetop preparation of boiling, shocking, and then coating these green beans in warm butter and parsley will save oven space this Thanksgiving.

This festive hors d'oeuvre, which appeared in Gourmet’s 1970 Thanksgiving menu, is all about the pairing of peppery radishes and creamy butter.

Sweet, tart homemade cranberry sauce is the key to a bright and balanced Thanksgiving meal—and it’s easy to whip up in just 20 minutes.