Cheese
Halibut Stuffed With Kale and Feta Pesto
Stuffing halibut fillets with zesty pesto is faster than marinating, but just as flavorful.
By Kim Kushner
Master the French Dip
The task of making a classic French Dip sandwich might seem a little crazy. Don't worry—Sandwich Theory will make it all possible.
By Matt Duckor
Chocolate “Creme Egg” Tart
This decadent dessert delivers the flavor of a certain beloved Easter candy in the form of an elegant tart.
By Rhoda Boone
Microwave Egg Sandwich with Cheddar and Avocado
There's no excuse to skip breakfast when you can have this egg sandwich ready in less than 5 minutes.
By Dawn Perry
3-Ingredient Smoked Mozzarella Sticks
Skip the mess of dredging and deep frying with these super-easy mozzarella sticks.
By Molly Baz
Why Cheez Whiz Deserves Your Respect
Do you turn up your nose at this processed-cheese product? One Epicurious editor is here to defend its right to exist—and proclaim the pleasures of actually eating it.
By Adina Steiman
Beets With Pecorino, Pecans, and Shishito Peppers
If using different types of beets, separate them when roasting and tossing to keep the colors from bleeding.
By Nick Curtola
Stuffed Lamb Breast With Lemon, Ricotta, And Oregano
Straining the ricotta will tighten the filling, making it easier to roll. Let it hang out in a sieve while you’re measuring everything else out.
By Rita Sodi and Jody Williams
Winter Squash and Short-Rib Enchiladas
Enchiladas stuffed with richly spiced slow-cooked beef are the ultimate weekend cooking project.
By Rick Martinez
Pork Enchiladas Rojas
These richly-spiced enchiladas are a totally worthwhile weekend cooking project.
By Rick Martinez
Cheesy Grits With Poached Eggs, Greens, and Bacon
Winter’s answer to the grain bowl, this feels super hearty and satisfying.
By Claire Saffitz
Get the Spread on Cream Cheese
It's not actually from Philadelphia, for starters.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
Fudgy Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Brownies
Everyone's favorite bake sale treat goes gluten-free—with ingredients you already have in your pantry.
By Anna Stockwell
Quick Sweet Potato, Mushroom, and Black Bean Burrito
This hearty burrito comes together in just 22 minutes, but it's still full of flavor.
By Katherine Sacks
Epi's 50-Ingredient Super Bowl Nachos
For Super Bowl 50, go all-out with our epic 50-ingredient nachos, or choose just one of the (much-simpler) five “zones” to make for game day.
By Rhoda Boone
20 Ways to Use Mascarpone
Warning: you’re about to get into the thick of it.
By The Epicurious Editors
Rigatoni With Brussels Sprouts, Parmesan, Lemon, and Leek
If your largest skillet isn’t large enough to hold 12 oz. pasta and toss everything together, dump the mixture back into the pot from cooking the rigatoni and toss.
By Claire Saffitz
Pasta e Fagioli With Escarole
Don’t toss out your Parmesan rind. Use it to flavor the beans and broth for this comforting classic.
By Chris Morocco
Caesar-Style Puntarelle
Puntarelle is a crisp, spiky Italian green related to chicory. If you can get it, you’re in luck. If not, escarole is a great substitute.
By Zach Pollack
Sausage Meatball Sandwiches
We like the combo of spicy and sweet Italian sausage, but use any uncooked sausage you like—merguez or chorizo would work.
By Claire Saffitz