5 Ingredients or Fewer
Caipirinha
The cooling, bracing Caipirinha, a.k.a. Brazil’s national cocktail, requests your undivided attention.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Frozen Daiquiri
Ditch the shaker and break out the blender. We’re cooling off with lightning-fast frozen daiquiris.
By James Beard
Frozen Mango Margarita
A batch of these fruity frozen mango margaritas is sure to win you the title “life of the party.”
By Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez
Tequila Sunrise
With just four ingredients and a star-studded fan base that includes Mick Jagger, the tequila sunrise will brighten any cocktail hour.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Shake up your next backyard BBQ with this frozen watermelon margarita recipe. It’ll cool you down faster than a dunk in the pool.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Horsefeather
This signature Kansas City cocktail is the Moscow mule’s spicier, boozier Midwestern cousin.
By Emily Farris
Fennel-Orange Salad
Crisp, thinly sliced fennel ribbons (which have a licorice-like flavor) meet juicy orange wedges and briny olives in this fresh side.
By Janet Fletcher
Salty Dog
With its signature salted rim, this vodka and grapefruit cocktail is one easy summer drink.
By James Beard
Tom Collins
This classic cocktail is a simple mix of gin, sugar, lemon juice, and seltzer.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Gold Rush
You only need bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey to shake up the Gold Rush cocktail.
By Chris Morocco
Frozen Margarita
Skip the store-bought margarita mix: These DIY frozen margaritas are the ideal drink for a hot summer day.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen
Moscow Mule
This gingery vodka cocktail has a complicated past, but the recipe couldn’t be easier to make.
By David Wondrich
Last Word Cocktail
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.
By Al Sotack
Baked Salmon With Lemon and Thyme
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.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Ruth Reichl’s Matzo Brei
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.
By Ruth Reichl
Creamy Polenta
Cooking the polenta covered allows condensation to build up, eliminating the need for constant stirring.
By Marcella Hazan
Paper Plane
Starring two bitter Italian liqueurs, bourbon, and lemon juice, this four-ingredient cocktail is as easy to make as it is to sip.
By Zach Pollack
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
These chicken wings are as golden and crispy as can be—without the hassle of deep-frying.
By Donna Hay
Old-Fashioned Muffins With Variations
This classic muffin recipe provides instructions for making many quick bread variations, including blueberry muffins, pecan muffins, bacon muffins, and more.
By Marion Cunningham
Garlic Bread
This easy garlic bread recipe turns out a rich, buttery loaf topped with crispy Parmesan. Make it to accompany any soup, salad, or pasta.
By The Gourmet Test Kitchen