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Food Pair Cookbooks With a Little Something for the Ultimate Holiday Gift

21:10  18 december  2020
21:10  18 december  2020 Source:   epicurious.com

It's Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide!

It's Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide! From the latest kitchen gadgets to cocktail accessories to food-of-the-month clubs, these are the gifts your family and friends won't return. The post The Best Holiday Gift Ideas for 2020 appeared first on Taste of Home.

14 Classic Cookbooks That'll Actually Teach You Something . Promising review: "I bought this as a gift for a teenager who is learning to cook . He has had it for a week and is fascinated with Why it's a classic: The book is a complete guide for pairing thousands of ingredients with complementary flavors.

When it comes to gifts for food lovers, cookbooks truly are the gifts that keep on giving. The trick is finding just the right book for your kitchen-loving friend or family member. And in a year with an almost overwhelming number of enticing titles to choose from, picking the right cookbook is up there with

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Long before I started writing the seasonal previews of new cookbooks at Epi, I was fixated on getting—and giving—cookbooks as presents. I can't speak for anyone who's gotten a book from me over the years, but when I'm on the receiving end, a cookbook gift always feels extra special. I still have the cookbook from a popular London noodle shop my sister gave to me when I was twelve, and the Alice Waters and Tamar Adler books I received in high school. To me, a new cookbook is the ideal present for home cooks—something that keeps you going long after the box of seasonal cocoa is gone, the cookie tin is empty, and the fancy new gadget has lost its luster.

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Cooking is an essential skill that everyone should know, and this holiday season, giving versatile Ahead, discover a bundle of useful AND unique cooking -centric presents that will pair wonderfully with any There's one element that makes for the ultimate holiday gift -giving moment: a personal touch.

The only thing that makes that gift better in my mind is bundling the book with something specific that relates to its recipes. Sometimes this can be as simple as a hand-carved olive wood spoon, for a book filled with dishes—like curries and soups—that tend to linger a long while on the stovetop. Other times, it's a hard-to-find ingredient that a cook might skip over out of a sense of economy. Or, now and then, it's a really fantastic version of a pantry staple, like particularly fragrant cumin, or the creamiest tahini.

Of course, your all-time favorite cookbooks make great candidates for gifts—but just in case you're looking for something new, below are five stellar new books from 2020, with a few ideas on what to give alongside to round out the gift.

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One more added perk? Making a cookbook bundle gives you an excuse to read the book before giving it—a treat for every former kid who tried to read the gift on the way to the party.

Chicano Eats by Esteban Castillo and heirloom masa and beans

This debut cookbook from recipe developer and food blogger Esteban Castillo is full of thoughtfully-written, unfussy dishes that deliver, like spicy sambal shrimp tacos and guava cheesecake bars. In the pantry section, Castillo recommends quality masa from Masienda, or Rancho Gordo for heirloom beans. As a recent Rancho Gordo convert, I couldn't agree more. A bag or two of pintos, flageolets, or Santa Maria pinquitos will come packed with more flavor and texture than your lucky recipient might have known was possible. Castillo will walk them through how best to use them in a recipe for brothy, bacon-studded cowboy beans or a pot of classic, herby stovetop beans.

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The ultimate holiday gift is a sampler of cozy, yummy treats. Add something exciting to your kitchen cupboards with truffle hot sauce. This blend by Truff includes ripe chili peppers The angel and snowman options can be hung as an ornament or outside a gift bag for a little boost of yuletide cheer.

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TOC Community Cookbook and a cookbook stand

Pre-pandemic, chef Evan Hanczor hosted a monthly dinner based around a new piece of writing, complete with a new, lit-inspired tasting menu each time. Now, he and the rest of the Tables of Contents team have asked some of those literary talents to create a community cookbook, the proceeds of which will go to New York's food relief group, FIG (or Food Issues Group). The book contains 35 personal recipes from novelists, poets, and essayists, including Alexander Chee, Carmen Maria Machado, and Emma Straub. Wondering what to give alongside this book? Any lover of literature will also appreciate a cookbook stand—or a notebook for jotting down their own community recipes.

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Bitter Honey by Letitia Clark and, well, bitter honey

Letitia Clark's collection of comforting, casual Sardinian fare calls for very few speciality ingredients—but it's impossible to open the book without wondering about bitter honey, or miele di corbezzolo. The honey, which depends on a low-nectar tree that only flowers for two months of a year, has an initial sweet flavor that turns to a pleasantly earthy bitterness. Clark will teach readers to drizzle it upon toasts smeared with goat cheese or on pecorino-stuffed fried ravioli.

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Chaat by Maneet Chauhan and Jody Eddy and spices

Maneet Chauhan and Jody Eddy's book traces a path around India by train, punctuated by the colorful, texture-rich, beautiful little snacks called chaat. Chaat's a national concept, but of course these snacks are wildly varied, given the diversity of the nation's regional cuisines. Still, there are some commonalities in their respective ingredient lists—particularly in the spices. Chaat masala, a tangy, earthy blend used in many recipes, will come in handy. You can make your own, but why not give the book alongside Spicewalla's blend? Does your lucky recipient have more of a sweet tooth?Consider a bottle of aromatic cardamom from Burlap & Barrel. It will quickly be put to use in Gajar ka Halwa, a carrot pudding with saffron and pistachios, and frothy faloodas.

The Cookbooks We Loved Most from 2020

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Eating Out Loud by Eden Grinshpan and tahini and halva

Top Chef Canada host Eden Grinshpan's book would be great for entertaining—but during quarantine, I've found myself turning to it again and again for weeknight dinners. Favorites include a whole-roasted broccoli drizzled with an herbed yogurt, an easy pita recipe, and most importantly, her salted halva chocolate chip cookies. Eden's stated previously that she's a fan of the tahini from sister-run brand Soom, as well as New York-based Seed & Mill—information I took as an excuse to immediately stock up. Many batches of cookies later, I can't recommend the book—with the cookie page bookmarked, and a nice hunk of halva or creamy jar of tahini—enough.

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Gallery: Our 57 Most Popular Recipes of 2020 (Epicurious)

  • Slide 1 of 58: You cooked your way through 2020. You chopped and stirred and baked your way through exhaustion, burnout, and fear, through loneliness and grief. You scrambled to get quick dinners on the table, and you kneaded dough during long, slow days in isolation. You moved your meals outdoors and onto Zoom. You re-evaluated your grocery budget, practiced pantry-focused pastas, and learned how to make your own drinks. You simmered lentils and preserved lemons and sought comfort in every meal. The Epicurious archives have tens of thousands of recipes—and we publish new ones almost every day—but this year, your clicks converged. Below, in no particular order, you'll find the 57 most popular recipes on the site in 2020—the dishes you searched for and cooked over and over.
    1/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone

    You cooked your way through 2020. You chopped and stirred and baked your way through exhaustion, burnout, and fear, through loneliness and grief. You scrambled to get quick dinners on the table, and you kneaded dough during long, slow days in isolation. You moved your meals outdoors and onto Zoom. You re-evaluated your grocery budget, practiced pantry-focused pastas, and learned how to make your own drinks. You simmered lentils and preserved lemons and sought comfort in every meal. The Epicurious archives have tens of thousands of recipes—and we publish new ones almost every day—but this year, your clicks converged. Below, in no particular order, you'll find the 57 most popular recipes on the site in 2020—the dishes you searched for and cooked over and over.

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  • Slide 2 of 58: If you didn't eat pasta at least once a week in 2020, were you even eating? We're kidding. But this quick and easy pasta was a go-to for many of us this year—and many of you. Cherry tomatoes burst and contribute their juices, forming a sauce that's laced with garlic and topped with fresh basil. See recipe.
    2/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

    Pasta with 15-Minute Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce

    If you didn't eat pasta at least once a week in 2020, were you even eating? We're kidding. But this quick and easy pasta was a go-to for many of us this year—and many of you. Cherry tomatoes burst and contribute their juices, forming a sauce that's laced with garlic and topped with fresh basil. See recipe.
  • Slide 3 of 58: If cookies helped you get through the year, it's quite possible they were these chocolate chip cookies, which are equal parts chewy and crunchy. (We all made a lot of other cookies, too.) See recipe.
    3/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova

    Salted-Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    If cookies helped you get through the year, it's quite possible they were these chocolate chip cookies, which are equal parts chewy and crunchy. (We all made a lot of other cookies, too.) See recipe.
  • Slide 4 of 58: Yes, this is the greatest cheesecake recipe of all time. Yes, you should make it over the holidays. See recipe.
    4/58 SLIDES © Photo by Caleb Adams, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

    Three Cities of Spain Cheesecake

    Yes, this is the greatest cheesecake recipe of all time. Yes, you should make it over the holidays. See recipe.
  • Slide 5 of 58: You probably know at least one person who got into baking sourdough this year—but Epi readers made a lot of bagels, too. This recipe from Peter Reinhart is a go-to—we also have a bagel troubleshooting guide here. See recipe.
    5/58 SLIDES © Leo Gong

    Sourdough Biscuits

    If you took on responsibility for a sourdough starter this year, you likely found yourself with lots of discard. But don't toss it! Instead, bake these tender, tangy biscuits, which our editor Joe Sevier uncovered in an old church cookbook. See recipe.
  • Slide 6 of 58: If you took on responsibility for a sourdough starter this year, you likely found yourself with lots of discard. But don't toss it! Instead, bake these tender, tangy biscuits, which our editor Joe Sevier uncovered in an old church cookbook. See recipe.
    6/58 SLIDES © Photo and Food Styling by Joseph De Leo

    Sourdough Crepes

    Another great option for using up sourdough starter: these tender, tangy crepes, which our site director says are way better than any sourdough pancakes. See recipe.
  • Slide 7 of 58: Another great option for using up sourdough starter: these tender, tangy crepes, which our site director says are way better than any sourdough pancakes. See recipe.
    7/58 SLIDES © Photo and Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova

    Cioppino With Gremolata Toasts

    This brothy seafood stew is warming, hearty, and extremely flexible. You can use any firm fish and fresh shellfish you like—a little crabmeat on top is an excellent addition. See recipe.
  • Slide 8 of 58: This brothy seafood stew is warming, hearty, and extremely flexible. You can use any firm fish and fresh shellfish you like—a little crabmeat on top is an excellent addition. See recipe.
    8/58 SLIDES © Charles Masters, food styling by Sue Li

    Old Fashioned

    Getting cocktails to-go is a great way to support your struggling local bars (if it's allowed where you live). But this year has also been a big one for making drinks at home. This classic whiskey cocktail is a great place to start. (And then, you can begin riffing.) See recipe.
  • Slide 9 of 58: Getting cocktails to-go is a great way to support your struggling local bars (if it's allowed where you live). But this year has also been a big one for making drinks at home. This classic whiskey cocktail is a great place to start. (And then, you can begin riffing.) See recipe.
    9/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton

    Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken with Tangy Green Sauce

    This is, by far, one of the best chicken recipes we've ever made at home. A tangy green sauce gives added punch. See recipe.
  • Slide 10 of 58: This is, by far, one of the best chicken recipes we've ever made at home. A tangy green sauce gives added punch. See recipe.
    10/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone

    No-Knead Bread

    This long-fermented rustic bread is baked in a heavy pot or Dutch oven, which you preheat in the oven. It's a gateway loaf that gets many home bakers into the habit of baking fresh bread every week. See recipe.
  • Slide 11 of 58: For many, 2020 was a year of juggling. Simple one-pot dinners helped. The chicken, sauce, and pasta for this dish all cook in the same pan. You can add broccoli, mushrooms, herbs, or chipotle at the same time that you stir in the Parmesan. See recipe.
    11/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

    Homemade Yogurt

    If bread baking wasn't your project of choice this year, you might have been busy making fresh yogurt instead. Homemade yogurt is wonderfully creamy and requires very little specialized equipment. (We also have a recipe for making yogurt in the Instant Pot, in case you've got one of those hanging out on your counter.) See recipe.
  • Slide 12 of 58: This long-fermented rustic bread is baked in a heavy pot or Dutch oven, which you preheat in the oven. It's a gateway loaf that gets many home bakers into the habit of baking fresh bread every week. See recipe.
    12/58 SLIDES © Photo by Squire Fox

    Our Favorite Banana Bread

    Banana bread became a bit of a punch line this year—it seemed like everyone on Instagram was baking a loaf. This recipe is really the ultimate: nutty, sweet, and supremely moist. It's one of our favorite quick breads to have around the house for breakfast—and mid-day nibbling. See recipe.
  • Slide 13 of 58: If bread baking wasn't your project of choice this year, you might have been busy making fresh yogurt instead. Homemade yogurt is wonderfully creamy and requires very little specialized equipment. (We also have a recipe for making yogurt in the Instant Pot, in case you've got one of those hanging out on your counter.) See recipe.
    13/58 SLIDES © Ma'ayan Rosenzweig

    Lentil Bolognese

    It was a great year for beans and lentils—especially if you made Anna Stockwell's big-batch marinated lentils, which can turn into this hearty pantry pasta, or a soothing way to use up the celery that's starting to flag in your fridge. See recipe.
  • Slide 14 of 58: Banana bread became a bit of a punch line this year—it seemed like everyone on Instagram was baking a loaf. This recipe is really the ultimate: nutty, sweet, and supremely moist. It's one of our favorite quick breads to have around the house for breakfast—and mid-day nibbling. See recipe.
    14/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Rhoda Boone

    Vegetarian Skillet Stuffed Shells

    Pasta shells with a creamy filling, all in under an hour? We don't hate it. See recipe.
  • Slide 15 of 58: It was a great year for beans and lentils—especially if you made Anna Stockwell's big-batch marinated lentils, which can turn into this hearty pantry pasta, or a soothing way to use up the celery that's starting to flag in your fridge. See recipe.
    15/58 SLIDES © Photo and Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

    Glazed Cinnamon-Cardamom Buns

    These briochelike cardamom-scented rolls are a worthy project, whether you're looking for a special holiday brunch or just hoping to pass the time. See recipe.
  • Slide 16 of 58: Pasta shells with a creamy filling, all in under an hour? We don't hate it. See recipe.
    16/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

    Lemon Curd

    Lemon curd is lovely on scones, on yogurt, on pancakes. It's also—let's be honest—lovely on a spoon. See recipe.
  • Slide 17 of 58: When our senior editor, Maggie Hoffman, wrote her guide to the martini for 2020, she had no idea how many of these cocktails you all would be at home sipping. And you still have time, before the year is out, to figure out your signature version. See recipe.
    17/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

    Oven Risotto with Crispy Roasted Mushrooms

    If you've always dreamed of risotto without all the stirring, this popular recipe is for you. While the rice cooks in the oven, you'll also roast a crispy mushroom topping. See recipe.
  • Slide 18 of 58: These briochelike cardamom-scented rolls are a worthy project, whether you're looking for a special holiday brunch or just hoping to pass the time. See recipe.
    18/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova

    Cacio e Pepe

    This recipe captures so much of what we needed in 2020: Quick, simple, pantry-focused dishes that also reminded us of the joy of eating in great restaurants. The key to a superlative version: a mix of Grana Padano (velvety) and Pecorino (sharp) cheeses, and freshly cracked black pepper. See recipe.
  • Slide 19 of 58: Lemon curd is lovely on scones, on yogurt, on pancakes. It's also—let's be honest—lovely on a spoon. See recipe.
    19/58 SLIDES © Epicurious

    Preserved Lemons

    A lot of you made these preserved lemons this past year. If you do it again, be sure to keep a jar of the pickling juice in the kitchen to add to Bloody Marys or salad dressings. See recipe.
  • Slide 20 of 58: If you've always dreamed of risotto without all the stirring, this popular recipe is for you. While the rice cooks in the oven, you'll also roast a crispy mushroom topping. See recipe.
    20/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Dana Bonagura

    Our Favorite Macaroni and Cheese

    Comfort food was the name of the game this year, and we found ourselves eating mac and cheese as frequently as possible. This version has a creamy interior and a light and crunchy topping. See recipe.
  • Slide 21 of 58: This recipe captures so much of what we needed in 2020: Quick, simple, pantry-focused dishes that also reminded us of the joy of eating in great restaurants. The key to a superlative version: a mix of Grana Padano (velvety) and Pecorino (sharp) cheeses, and freshly cracked black pepper. See recipe.
    21/58 SLIDES © photo by Tom Schierlitz

    Yogurt and Spice Roasted Salmon

    We learned one big thing about salmon this year. For the easiest fish dinner, just cube your fillets and roast that salmon hot and fast. The creamy, spicy marinade in this recipe brings flavor, while also keeping the fish from drying out. See recipe.
  • Slide 22 of 58: A lot of you made these preserved lemons this past year. If you do it again, be sure to keep a jar of the pickling juice in the kitchen to add to Bloody Marys or salad dressings. See recipe.
    22/58 SLIDES © Epicurious

    Chocolate Mousse

    Make great chocolate mousse at home? Of course you can. This recipe can also be varied with a touch of instant espresso powder or a little Cognac or Grand Marnier. See recipe.
  • Slide 23 of 58: Comfort food was the name of the game this year, and we found ourselves eating mac and cheese as frequently as possible. This version has a creamy interior and a light and crunchy topping. See recipe.
    23/58 SLIDES © Photo by Gieves Anderson, Food Styling by Anna Hampton

    Spicy Tomato–Tuna Noodle Skillet Casserole With Aioli

    Even if tuna noodle casserole isn't usually your thing, this recipe—for a spicy, toasty, fideuà-inspired version—is a must try. See recipe.
  • Slide 24 of 58: We learned one big thing about salmon this year. For the easiest fish dinner, just cube your fillets and roast that salmon hot and fast. The creamy, spicy marinade in this recipe brings flavor, while also keeping the fish from drying out. See recipe.
    24/58 SLIDES © Photo and Food Styling by Joseph De Leo

    Chicken and Potato Gratin With Brown Butter Cream

    This recipe from Epi contributor Christian Reynoso is one of those supremely comforting dinners that carried us through this past fall. The chicken is cooked in brown butter and cream, then topped with toasty breadcrumbs. It's just one of the great recipes Reynoso shared with Epi this year—don't miss his spicy chicken with grapes, either! See recipe.
  • Slide 25 of 58: Make great chocolate mousse at home? Of course you can. This recipe can also be varied with a touch of instant espresso powder or a little Cognac or Grand Marnier. See recipe.
    25/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Simon Andrews

    Malted “Forever” Brownies

    Baking your way through 2020 meant tray after tray of brownies. These were an easy favorite—part of our meditation on what we mean when we talk about chewy brownies. See recipe.
  • Slide 26 of 58: Even if tuna noodle casserole isn't usually your thing, this recipe—for a spicy, toasty, fideuà-inspired version—is a must try. See recipe.
    26/58 SLIDES © Photo and Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

    One-Pan Chicken Drumsticks with Rice and Beans

    We needed pantry-focused meals this year more than ever, and this rice-and-beans wonder was an easy, satisfying favorite. See recipe.
  • Slide 27 of 58: This recipe from Epi contributor Christian Reynoso is one of those supremely comforting dinners that carried us through this past fall. The chicken is cooked in brown butter and cream, then topped with toasty breadcrumbs. It's just one of the great recipes Reynoso shared with Epi this year—don't miss his spicy chicken with grapes, either! See recipe.
    27/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton

    Eggplant Omelet (Tortang Talong)

    Char the eggplants first, then batter them with egg and pan fry for this popular Filipino breakfast. The final result is smoky, creamy, crispy, and easily among our best meals of 2020. See recipe.
  • Slide 28 of 58: Baking your way through 2020 meant tray after tray of brownies. These were an easy favorite—part of our meditation on what we mean when we talk about chewy brownies. See recipe.
    28/58 SLIDES © Photo by Alex Lau

    Our Favorite Cinnamon Rolls

    Perhaps you heard that everyone was making cinnamon rolls this year. Well, according to our data, this is the recipe they were making. See recipe.
  • Slide 29 of 58: We needed pantry-focused meals this year more than ever, and this rice-and-beans wonder was an easy, satisfying favorite. See recipe.
    29/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova

    Chickpea-Mushroom Burgers

    The very best veggie burgers are the ones you make yourself. And these can be kept in the freezer for last-minute crisping in the oven. See recipe.
  • Slide 30 of 58: Char the eggplants first, then batter them with egg and pan fry for this popular Filipino breakfast. The final result is smoky, creamy, crispy, and easily among our best meals of 2020. See recipe.
    30/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Laura Rege

    Mochi Cake, Any Way You Want It

    Sweet rice flour makes this super-adaptable cake gooey-bouncy on the inside and crispy-chewy on the outside. To customize it to your mood, add cocoa, matcha, or malt powder; throw in some cinnamon, cardamom, or turmeric. See recipe.
  • Slide 31 of 58: Perhaps you heard that everyone was making cinnamon rolls this year. Well, according to our data, this is the recipe they were making. See recipe.
    31/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone

    Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Baked Halibut

    We kind of wanted to spend this year wrapped in a blanket of creamy roasted garlic and cheese, just like this fish. See recipe.
  • Slide 32 of 58: The very best veggie burgers are the ones you make yourself. And these can be kept in the freezer for last-minute crisping in the oven. See recipe.
    32/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Liza Jernow

    Peach Cobbler

    You can absolutely make this cobbler with whatever seasonal fruit you are able to find. The important part is the crust method: Once the batter's in the pan, it gets a sprinkle of sugar and pour of hot water. The result is a delicate crackly crust that's really fun to eat.\ See recipe.
  • Slide 33 of 58: Sweet rice flour makes this super-adaptable cake gooey-bouncy on the inside and crispy-chewy on the outside. To customize it to your mood, add cocoa, matcha, or malt powder; throw in some cinnamon, cardamom, or turmeric. See recipe.
    33/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

    Swirl Spice Cake

    This cake from Epi contributor Tara O'Brady packs a punch of coffee and spice in the streusel. It's just the thing to have around for an afternoon pick-me-up. (Don't miss her other great recipes from 2020, either, including this homemade tahini magic shell.) See recipe.
  • Slide 34 of 58: We kind of wanted to spend this year wrapped in a blanket of creamy roasted garlic and cheese, just like this fish. See recipe.
    34/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

    Cabbage Potato Pie

    Bacon and cheesy mashed potatoes are hiding inside these pretty leaves of cabbage. See recipe.
  • Slide 35 of 58: You can absolutely make this cobbler with whatever seasonal fruit you are able to find. The important part is the crust method: Once the batter's in the pan, it gets a sprinkle of sugar and pour of hot water. The result is a delicate crackly crust that's really fun to eat.\ See recipe.
    35/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton

    Miso-Squash Ramen

    We love going on Instagram to see what you're cooking. And from the looks of it, lots of you were cooking this hearty, savory vegetarian ramen from Epi contributor Hetty McKinnon. See recipe.
  • Slide 36 of 58: This cake from Epi contributor Tara O'Brady packs a punch of coffee and spice in the streusel. It's just the thing to have around for an afternoon pick-me-up. (Don't miss her other great recipes from 2020, either, including this homemade tahini magic shell.) See recipe.
    36/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

    Double Chocolate Rye Cookies

    This is about as chocolatey as a chocolate cookie can get, thanks to a mix of dark chocolate chunks and bits of unsweetened chocolate. See recipe.
  • Slide 37 of 58: Bacon and cheesy mashed potatoes are hiding inside these pretty leaves of cabbage. See recipe.
    37/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

    Thai Muslim–Style Grilled Chicken

    There are a few key lessons in this recipe from Epi contributor Leela Punyaratabandhu. She walks us through the Thai way of spatchcocking the chicken—and offers an awesome method for adding a touch of smoky flavor, even if you're cooking indoors. See recipe.
  • Slide 38 of 58: We love going on Instagram to see what you're cooking. And from the looks of it, lots of you were cooking this hearty, savory vegetarian ramen from Epi contributor Hetty McKinnon. See recipe.
    38/58 SLIDES © Photo & Food Styling by Joseph De Leo

    "Simple Is Best" Dressing

    Every year, this easy stuffing appears on many, many Thanksgiving tables. This year was no different—and we must say, it's good at Christmastime, too. See recipe.
  • Slide 39 of 58: This is about as chocolatey as a chocolate cookie can get, thanks to a mix of dark chocolate chunks and bits of unsweetened chocolate. See recipe.
    39/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

    Crispy Salt and Pepper Potatoes

    Teeny, crispy potatoes—super quick. Serve them as a side or offer them with toothpicks and a garlickly aioli for dipping. See recipe.
  • Slide 40 of 58: There are a few key lessons in this recipe from Epi contributor Leela Punyaratabandhu. She walks us through the Thai way of spatchcocking the chicken—and offers an awesome method for adding a touch of smoky flavor, even if you're cooking indoors. See recipe.
    40/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton

    Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese

    This creamy, cheesy, melty mac and cheese recipe from chef Erick Williams was a Thanksgiving hit this year. See recipe.
  • Slide 41 of 58: Every year, this easy stuffing appears on many, many Thanksgiving tables. This year was no different—and we must say, it's good at Christmastime, too. See recipe.
    41/58 SLIDES © Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi

    Backyard Citrus Upside-Down Cake

    In a world turned upside down, it just feels right to make an upside down cake. This version makes the most of backyard lemons—but there are lots of other options. See recipe.
  • Slide 42 of 58: Teeny, crispy potatoes—super quick. Serve them as a side or offer them with toothpicks and a garlickly aioli for dipping. See recipe.
    42/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Erika Joyce

    Bombay Rolls

    Our staff writer Kendra Vaculin says, “if I can save only one thing from the trash heap of the past 12 months, it’s this simple recipe.” See recipe.
  • Slide 43 of 58: This creamy, cheesy, melty mac and cheese recipe from chef Erick Williams was a Thanksgiving hit this year. See recipe.
    43/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

    Berry Cream Cheese Cake

    2020 was the year of the snacking cake—the easy, unfussy cakes you can nibble on throughout the day. So Epi contributor Yossi Arefi's book all about this sort of dessert was right on the money. In this recipe, she folds little dollops of cream cheese gently into the batter. Think cheesecake bites, without any fuss. See recipe.
  • Slide 44 of 58: In a world turned upside down, it just feels right to make an upside down cake. This version makes the most of backyard lemons—but there are lots of other options. See recipe.
    44/58 SLIDES © Photo and Food Styling by Joseph De Leo

    Steamed Whole Fish with Ginger, Scallions, and Soy

    A whole fish is always a stunner when presented at dinner. This version is topped with scallions, cilantro and ginger, then doused with hot oil, which releases the flavor of the aromatics into the flesh of the fish. See recipe.
  • Slide 45 of 58: Our staff writer Kendra Vaculin says, “if I can save only one thing from the trash heap of the past 12 months, it’s this simple recipe.” See recipe.
    45/58 SLIDES © Photo by David Loftus

    Fudgy Brownies

    These brownies moist and fudgy on the inside with a delicate, thin crust on the outside. You may find yourself fighting with your housemates over the crispy-edged corner pieces. See recipe.
  • Slide 46 of 58: 2020 was the year of the snacking cake—the easy, unfussy cakes you can nibble on throughout the day. So Epi contributor Yossi Arefi's book all about this sort of dessert was right on the money. In this recipe, she folds little dollops of cream cheese gently into the batter. Think cheesecake bites, without any fuss. See recipe.
    46/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Bill Clark

    Confit Turkey With Chiles and Garlic

    There is absolutely no need to wait until next Thanksgiving to make this confit turkey again. And it's too good to miss if you didn't already cook it this year. See recipe.
  • Slide 47 of 58: A whole fish is always a stunner when presented at dinner. This version is topped with scallions, cilantro and ginger, then doused with hot oil, which releases the flavor of the aromatics into the flesh of the fish. See recipe.
    47/58 SLIDES © Eric Wolfinger

    Cauliflower Gratin

    This soufflélike dish of cabbage and cauliflower is a great way to lean into casserole season. See recipe.
  • Slide 48 of 58: These brownies moist and fudgy on the inside with a delicate, thin crust on the outside. You may find yourself fighting with your housemates over the crispy-edged corner pieces. See recipe.
    48/58 SLIDES © Photo by Johnny Miller

    Sesame Balls

    Make these crisp, chewy sesame balls filled with sweetened red bean paste on the day you plan to eat them—they're just so much better fresh. See recipe.
  • Slide 49 of 58: There is absolutely no need to wait until next Thanksgiving to make this confit turkey again. And it's too good to miss if you didn't already cook it this year. See recipe.
    49/58 SLIDES © Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Megan Hedgpeth, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

    Homemade Chai

    Get the best black pepper and cardamom if you're making this homemade chai. See recipe.
  • Slide 50 of 58: This soufflélike dish of cabbage and cauliflower is a great way to lean into casserole season. See recipe.
    50/58 SLIDES © Photo by Andrew Purcell, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell

    Air Fryer Memphis-Style BBQ Pork Ribs

    Air fryers really took off in 2020, and this was our most popular recipe for using the countertop appliance. The spice rub on these ribs ensures a crunchy, caramelized exterior. See recipe.
  • Slide 51 of 58: Make these crisp, chewy sesame balls filled with sweetened red bean paste on the day you plan to eat them—they're just so much better fresh. See recipe.
    51/58 SLIDES © Epicurious

    Seafood Paella

    This wasn't the year for a big paella party with a big communal pot, but you were still out there, making paella. And for that, we salute you. See recipe.
  • Slide 52 of 58: Get the best black pepper and cardamom if you're making this homemade chai. See recipe.
    52/58 SLIDES © Epicurious

    My Favorite Falafel

    Freshly made falafel is one of this planet's most wonderful bites. And this year, you made your own at home. See recipe.
  • Slide 53 of 58: Air fryers really took off in 2020, and this was our most popular recipe for using the countertop appliance. The spice rub on these ribs ensures a crunchy, caramelized exterior. See recipe.
    53/58 SLIDES © Photo by Denny Culbert

    Grilled Pizza

    As our social lives were limited to outdoor spaces this summer, a lot of turned to the grill for our meals. And so we mastered grilled pizza, thanks to this detailed guide. See recipe.
  • Slide 54 of 58: This wasn't the year for a big paella party with a big communal pot, but you were still out there, making paella. And for that, we salute you. See recipe.
    54/58 SLIDES © Epicurious

    Whipped Cream Cake

    What if the whipped cream is in the cake? It becomes the best butter cake you've ever had. See recipe.
  • Slide 55 of 58: Freshly made falafel is one of this planet's most wonderful bites. And this year, you made your own at home. See recipe.
    55/58 SLIDES © Photo by Shutterstock

    White Chicken Chili

    This freezer-friendly chili recipe makes good use of canned beans and boneless, skinless chicken breasts. See recipe.
  • Slide 56 of 58: As our social lives were limited to outdoor spaces this summer, a lot of turned to the grill for our meals. And so we mastered grilled pizza, thanks to this detailed guide. See recipe.
    56/58 SLIDES © Photo and Food Styling by Joseph De Leo
  • Slide 57 of 58: What if the whipped cream is in the cake? It becomes the best butter cake you've ever had. See recipe.
    57/58 SLIDES © Photo by Ben Fink
  • Slide 58 of 58: This freezer-friendly chili recipe makes good use of canned beans and boneless, skinless chicken breasts. See recipe.
    58/58 SLIDES © Photo by Lindsey Rose Johnson

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