5 Ingredients or Fewer

Perfect for first-timers and holiday pros, this Gourmet classic is seasoned simply and comes out beautifully bronzed.

All you really need is melted butter and a hot oven to make perfectly pillowy popovers.

With just six ingredients, this elegant olive oil cake asks so little and gives so much.

Make the most of melon season with this simple and savory fruit salad.

A restaurant-quality sauce that comes together in minutes.

A simple trick gets silky-smooth results from canned chickpeas—no rinsing or overnight soaking required.

Nutty brown butter takes ripe sliced tomatoes to a whole new level.

If you’re able to stop making “Arrested Development” jokes long enough, these sweet bites will be the actual talk of your next party.

There are no add-ins or pectin here, just the berries and sugar, which makes for a deeply fruity raspberry jam that tastes like summer.

This easy orange marmalade recipe requires no obscure equipment and is bound to impress.

Summer is fleeting, but this easy recipe puts juicy peaches within arm’s reach all year long.

This simple classic gin martini recipe makes a beautiful, sophisticated cocktail that is as easy to stir together as it is to drink.

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

Adjacent to a piña colada, this tropical cocktail gets a splash of citrusy blue liqueur.

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

Cool, creamy vanilla panna cotta is the simplest kind of dessert; it only needs a few minutes on the stove, and it sets all on its own in the refrigerator.

We streamlined this ginger beer recipe, using pantry ingredients for a fermented drink that’ll really level up your home bar.

For sick days, long car rides, or to upgrade your home bar, this recipe for DIY ginger ale is easier than you may think.

The easiest frosting around, this American-style buttercream can be adapted as you please.

Pile it on waffles, stir into Greek yogurt, or spoon over cheesecake or crepes: Blueberry compote knows no bounds.