The Gourmet Test Kitchen

Remember that tin of Danish butter cookies you used to love? These are better.

For a classic custardy pie that packs a punch, reach for the vinegar.

This Gourmet favorite is our best and most basic recipe for deviled eggs. Serve them for Mother’s Day—or any holiday brunch for that matter.

This maple-sweetened, wheat-free pumpkin pie is perfectly creamy with a toasty, comforting oat-flour crust.

Transform a sheet of puff pastry and a bowl of sugar into these stunning holiday cookies.

With glacéed fruit, spices, and no small amount of rum, this elegant fruitcake recipe is no joke.

This Gourmet classic makes a perfectly spiced pumpkin pie with a flaky, buttery crust.

Put a spring in your step with this creamy after-dinner drink, which offers all the flavor of a boozy mint-chocolate shake.

These raisin-studded apple strudels have a hint of cinnamon and a zingy whipped cream topping fortified with sour cream.

This hearty homemade potato soup owes its richness to plenty of melted cheddar cheese and a topping of crispy bacon.

A dessert that never disappoints, this easy recipe uses a handful of pantry staples and comes together in less than an hour.

Cheesecake is just the beginning of what this no-bake, back-pocket wonder can do.

A summery lemon shandy is easy to make and may just be the world’s most refreshing drink.

This classic Italian bread and tomato salad makes an ideal summertime side dish.

The classic mimosa requires just sparkling wine and orange juice—just make sure it’s freshly squeezed.

With its signature foamy white head and Angostura bitters garnish, the pisco sour is a stunner.

As much as we love a trip to the ice cream parlor, the best root beer float is the one you make yourself.

With just four ingredients and a star-studded fan base that includes Mick Jagger, the tequila sunrise will brighten any cocktail hour.

Shake up your next backyard BBQ with this frozen watermelon margarita recipe. It’ll cool you down faster than a dunk in the pool.

There’s no such thing as the perfect large-format cocktail…wait. Classic Spanish sangria has entered the chat.