Epicurious

Our upgrade on the slumber party classic gets earthy sweetness from maple syrup and a black-as-night look from a cocoa powder coating.

These naturally dyed sprinkles are just as vibrant as store-bought—plus, they taste like raspberry lemonade, thanks to freeze-dried berries.

Let your love shine by pouring this colorful white chocolate glaze over a heart-shaped cake.

Meet the love child of cheese fries and nachos: crispy, seasoned fries loaded with skirt steak and silky cheese sauce.

This easy chili is a cross between chile verde and white chicken chili, an effortless and hearty dinner that’s perfect for weeknights.

This velvety-smooth sauce uses real cheddar (not the processed stuff) and comes together in less than 10 minutes. Serve as is with chips, fries, or chili dogs, or transform it into the best queso you've ever had (see below for more on that). Pro tip: Skip the aged cheddar from the fancy cheese counter—the sauce will be even creamier with a block of no-frills cheddar from the dairy aisle of the supermarket.

Cauliflower and carrot—in place of the usual potato—add sweet, vegetal flavor and a good dose of fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins to this irresistible play on tater tots.

Serve this lightly spiced, last-minute bean dip with tortilla chips and watch it disappear before half-time.

This rum-spiked hot toddy is infused with fiery black pepper, revitalizing cinnamon, and cleansing cardamom to cure the winter blues.

This 22-minute South Indian-inspired chicken dinner is based on takeout versions served at Manhattan's Curry Row. 

This classic Japanese soup is both nourishing and comforting—just the thing for those midwinter blues.

Spicy, honey-glazed figs and creamy goat cheese are baked in puff pastry in this fun vegetarian play on pigs-in-a-blanket.

Complete your Super Bowl snacking lineup with this addictive five-cheese version of the classic Southern spread.

These cumin-spiced chicken thighs and roasted potatoes are balanced by a zippy, jalapeño-spiked alternative to coleslaw.

This sharable cookie has all the flavors of a latte. And chocolate. Lots of hot, melting milk chocolate.

Rich with nutty tahini, savory miso, and plenty ginger and garlic, this comforting vegetarian soup is just what the doctor ordered for a chilly weeknight.

This one-pot meal is herby, sweet, and garlicky all at once. To add more green, throw in a handful of arugula or spinach at the end; for more garlic, pair it with garlic toast.

No cannabis? No problem—skip it and you’ll still have a killer spicy-sweet popcorn. But for those that want to partake, make sure you use only 1/2 teaspoon baked herb in this recipe (you'll have about 1 1/2 teaspoons leftover for another use). And go slow! This stuff is delicious, but you want to start with a little over a cup and wait at least an hour before having more—it often takes that long to feel the effects.

These tacos are a delicious and clever use of "nextovers" (what we call leftovers transformed into a new dish the next day).

Try this creamy cauliflower purée instead of mashed potatoes—it's more nutritious, lower-carb, and just as delicious.