Simple Cooking

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 chocolate-drizzled caramel nut tart offers a refreshing pivot from the standard Thanksgiving pies.

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 prettiest roasted onions you ever did see.

These dill seed–scented pickles would be a great snack at any point in the year, but the recipe stands the test of time as a Thanksgiving appetizer.

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.

Don’t be surprised if these Parmesan-loaded mushrooms disappear in minutes.

Bourbon and peach come together in this Southern take on a French 75.

This version of tea eggs features a soft-boiled, slightly oozy center that’s simmered in a comforting blend of oolong tea, soy sauce, and aromatics.

This vegetal take on the French 75 uses lime, cucumber, and celery bitters.

Cauliflower is an excellent stand-in for rice in this health-conscious take on a dish beloved by so many cultures.

This rich and silky chocolate mousse recipe is really just two easy recipes—chocolate custard and whipped cream—combined to make one elegant dessert.

If you think chicken salad is boring, you haven’t had good chicken salad.

Rely on the seasonings of porchetta—fennel seed, crushed red pepper, and garlic—to give more-manageable pork shoulder enormous flavor.