Roast

Among the top tier of sauces is Indonesian satay sauce, because it is the embodiment of joy and life. In fact, this sauce is also trustworthy and highly respectful of whatever it comes into contact with—perhaps it is, in fact, the perfect friend?

Round out these autumn greens with tart pomegranate seeds, crunchy pepitas, and a shower of Parmesan.

This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!

This summery sheet-pan dinner celebrates the bounty of the season and couldn't be simpler to make. Chorizo plays nicely with the salad, thanks to its spice.

This fragrant salad uses bulgur wheat as its base, an endlessly versatile, slightly chewy grain that’s very popular throughout the eastern Mediterranean.

This Yemeni spice mixture transforms everything it touches into gold.

A little shrimp paste goes a long, long, long way in this delicious vegetable dish.

This easy roast duck makes for a lovely holiday centerpiece—it’s also pretty easy to cook.

With a buttery bourbon glaze, this Gourmet legend requires just four ingredients.

These classic roasted potatoes get exceptional texture and bright flavor from roasting with stock and then with lemon juice.

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

“This is my all-time favorite beet dish,” writes cookbook author Nisha Vora.

Grab a jar of apricot jam to make these glossy, sticky-sweet sheet-pan chicken legs.

This straightforward leg of lamb recipe uses a simple mix of garlic and rosemary to flavor the meat, making a perfect centerpiece for any holiday meal.

Kabocha squash, which has a wonderfully creamy texture and tastes like a cross between a pumpkin and sweet potato, makes a great topping for toast.

This celebration-worthy rack of lamb recipe yields tender, rosy meat and a beautifully browned crust flavored with fresh herbs and garlic.

This midcentury take on a medieval dish is bright and balanced, with a luscious sauce and crispy duck skin.