1Creamy Cajun Stuffed Shells
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 2Whipped Ricotta With Olives & Roasted Red Peppers
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3French Onion Cabbage Gratin
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONThought vegetables couldn’t be the star of the show? This French onion cabbage gratin is here to blow your mind. Crisp browned cabbage wedges are smothered in a rich Gruyère sauce packed with jammy caramelized onions and topped with buttery breadcrumbs for a side that’s so indulgent and irresistible, it might just become the main event.
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4Dirty Martini Pasta
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis recipe takes inspiration from a classic pasta al limone by using heavy cream as the base for the luscious and decadent sauce. And, just like a dirty martini, we supplement the dish with olives and brine (and booze, of course). The best part? It comes together in under 30 minutes.
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5Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONWe love potatoes in any form, but these crispy Parmesan potatoes are extra-special. Crusted with crunchy golden brown cheese and served with a tangy sour cream and chive dip, they’re hard to resist. This recipe may “serve 4 to 6,” but beware—you might just find yourself eating half the pan.
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6Kalimotxo Cola Punch
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: BEN WEINERThe kalimotxo took the interweb by storm earlier this year, giving “sophisticated sangria” vibes as a composed cocktail, and with this recipe, we aim to make this your go-to serve for a big-batch libation with complex yet familiar flavors that are sure to please a crowd.
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7Sour Cream & Onion Deviled Eggs
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 8Salmon Piccata
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREA knockout of a meal (when done properly, of course), chicken piccata is a couldn’t-be-easier dish—it comes together in one pan, and you don’t need a quintillion ingredients to make it. But we're here to convince you to make salmon piccata. It’s just as easy as its brethren, and we argue that this method for it is even easier.
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9Marry Me Chickpeas
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING BARRETT WASHBURNE 10Dirty Martini
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONEveryone should know how to make a perfect dirty martini, and they batch beautifully for a crowd. As every bartender worth their salt will tell you, the ratio for the perfect dirty martini is 5:1:1—chilled gin: dry vermouth: olive brine. That gets poured over a few ice cubes (like 3 to 5) and stirred until a little of the ice dilutes to tame this stiff drink.
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11Fried Gnocchi Bites
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 12Miso Mushroom Crispy Rice
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONPunchy flavor and interesting texture are like the Thelma & Louise of excellent food—you just need both, and this crispy rice and miso mushroom skillet delivers. The crispy rice is topped with ginger and garlic-studded crispy mushrooms, drizzled with spicy miso mayo, then topped with sesame seeds and scallions for a meal that will WOW your guests.
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13Sheet-Pan Roasted Red Onion Chicken
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONIn this winner chicken dinner, paprika-dusted chicken is roasted on a bed of herby, sliced red onions and whole garlic cloves until the onions are jammy sweet with a little char and the chicken is cooked through and juicy. We could have easily stopped there, but the real magic is in the savory-sweet, spoonable sauce that the onions transform into.
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14Smash Dumplings
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNEPleating dumplings is a full-on art, but if you’re all fingers and thumbs with a wrapper, smash dumplings are the way to go. Layered with an aromatic pork and cabbage filling, this effortless take on gyoza is simple enough to make for any party, big or small.
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15Million-Dollar Mac & Cheese
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNEWhat do you get when you take mac & cheese on a shopping spree to the fanciest cheese shop you know and shower it with gold leaf? Million-dollar mac. Showcasing a trifecta of bougie (and delicious) cheeses and a crispy crunchy panko topping, this irresistible comfort food in a casserole will take center stage on any table it hits.
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16Classic Paella
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONThis Spanish dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleasing centerpiece for special occasions and parties, but honestly, this dish is enough reason to celebrate all on its own. With its beautiful and impactful presentation, we wouldn’t be surprised if a few tears are shed when you serve it.
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17Chicken Shawarma Sheet-Pan Dinner
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE This sheet-pan dinner checks all of the boxes: It's easy, only requires a few dishes, and most importantly—packs an insane amount of flavor into one sheet pan. This chicken shawarma sheet-pan dinner is the perfect meal when you want to impress your guests with very little work on your end.
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18Cacio E Pepe Brussels Sprouts
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORERoasted Brussels sprouts are great as is, but we also love playing up a roasted veggie to make them even more lovable. A quick roast on the sprouts gets the bottom crisp, and a healthy dusting of pecorino and Parmesan, as soon as they come out of the oven, will gently melt into them, reminding us of one of our favorite pastas, cacio e pepe.
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19Creamy Tuscan Vegan Pasta
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONFar too often, we've tried vegan sauces that just don’t quite get the creaminess down right, so we decided to solve this problem outright with this instant classic: creamy Tuscan vegan pasta. This recipe takes a note from our classic creamy Tuscan chicken, but made vegan-friendly while still maintaining the creaminess you know and love.
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20Parmesan Bread Bites
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEIf you're a fan of garlic knots, this recipe is basically the bite-sized app version. Covered in gooey cheese, garlic butter, and fresh herbs, these bites are the best way to serve a crowd. The best part? They only take a little over half an hour to come together!
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