The Epicurious Test Kitchen

Elegant and simple to prep ahead, this classic brunch dish gets its savory backbone from sautéed leeks.

This simple honey-grapefruit cocktail dates to Prohibition, though its origin is a matter of some debate.

Do you need heavy cream to make fettuccine Alfredo? Debatable. Will it be delicious? Undeniable.

Sweet potatoes provide rich flavor and vibrancy to this versatile cornbread recipe

Rumored to be a Rat Pack favorite, this two-ingredient cocktail is the ultimate throwback after-dinner drink.

A dash of Angostura bitters gives complexity to this classic orange juice and vodka cocktail.

Creamy and comforting, this old-fashioned rice pudding can be made up to two days in advance and never disappoints.

This citrusy two-ingredient cocktail is nearly a century old but comes together in no time at all.

Bright, bubbly, and hard to resist, a well-made peach bellini is a thing of beauty.

Crisp, clear, and preferably ice cold, a vodka martini is anything and everything you want it to be.

A Hollywood hopeful turned all-American success story, this 1970s classic deserves a modern renaissance.

Everyone needs an irresistibly buttery back-pocket blondie recipe in their toolbox. This is ours. 

Named for the French Quarter of New Orleans, this classic cocktail is complex and boozy. It’s made with rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine, an herbal liqueur that's sweetened with a touch of honey.

The cooling, bracing Caipirinha, a.k.a. Brazil’s national cocktail, requests your undivided attention.

A classic hot toddy is a perfect way to warm up on a cold evening—and it only requires three ingredients and some boiling water.

Using just three ingredients—light rum, fresh lime, and simple syrup—this cocktail shows how good the classics can be.

Our best margarita recipe is refreshing, strong, and tart. The secret? Good tequila, the right orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and finding the ideal balance.

The Manhattan is a classic cocktail made with whiskey and sweet vermouth.

This is an especially refreshing take on the cosmopolitan cocktail. You can batch the cosmo mix up to 10 hours in advance to cut down on last-minute fuss at your next cocktail-worthy occasion. (If you’d like to mix it together earlier than that, add the lime juice at the last minute.) To retain maximum fizz, pour the chilled club soda and sparkling wine into each ice-filled glass first—then you don’t need to rigorously stir to mix the bubbles into the heavier cocktail base. This recipe makes eno.…

Use the best balsamic you can afford for this simple yet refined appetizer.