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Salad Pasta
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Salad Pasta

Not pasta salad—it’s salad pasta. A whole salad’s worth of greens, folded into pasta to make a complete dinner in one bowl.
David Tamarkin's 9 Favorite Epicurious Recipes of 2019
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David Tamarkin's 9 Favorite Epicurious Recipes of 2019

The Epicurious Test Kitchen created over a hundred recipes this year. Our site director probably shouldn't pick favorites. But what do you want from him? He's human!
Martini-on-the-Rocks
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Martini-on-the-Rocks

No muss, no fuss. It’s good to go in a few seconds.
Sakura Martini
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Sakura Martini

The cherry blossom, as well as the addition of sake and maraschino liqueur to the usual gin, result in a very delicate Martini.
Allies Cocktail
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Allies Cocktail

This drink’s single deviation from the typical dry Martini is a couple of dashes of the liqueur kümmel, which tastes of caraway and cumin, in place of the usual orange bitters.
Puritan Cocktail
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Puritan Cocktail

The Puritan, another old variation, lies somewhere between the Martini and the Alaska, using both dry vermouth and a bit of yellow Chartreuse. 
Tuxedo No. 2
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Tuxedo No. 2

Tuxedo No. 2 mixes gin, maraschino liqueur, vermouth, and absinthe, and is lightly luscious.
Obituary Cocktail
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Obituary Cocktail

Basically, this is a Martini made intriguing by a splash of absinthe. If this ends up being your deathbed drink, you didn’t do too badly.
This Chard-Wrapped Fish Is My All-Star Recipe of 2019
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This Chard-Wrapped Fish Is My All-Star Recipe of 2019

The standout recipe of my year was just slightly laborious, which is exactly what I was looking for. 
Chard-Wrapped Fish With Lemon and Olive
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Chard-Wrapped Fish With Lemon and Olive

In this recipe, white fish gets smothered in a garlicky olive paste, then wrapped in chard leaves before simmering in a lemony, cilantro-laced sauce.
Chilaquiles With Bacon, Eggs, and Cheese
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Chilaquiles With Bacon, Eggs, and Cheese

This one-skillet meal is ideal for both chilly evenings and weekend mornings when hot melted cheese and comfort is all you want. Leave a handful of chips undressed to tuck into the skillet at the last minute. Their salsa-free points add the perfect layer of crunch.
Instant Pot Tequila Lime Carnitas
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Instant Pot Tequila Lime Carnitas

This tequila-infused carnitas recipe is perfect for festive occasions—or any weeknight you want to party.
Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

The meatballs are tender and juicy, and once covered in a nice cozy blanket of tomato sauce and melted mozzarella, they’re pretty hard to resist.
Spicy Chickpea Poppers
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Spicy Chickpea Poppers

Take crispy chickpeas to the extreme with this recipe of battered, fried garbanzos spiked with Thai basil, Sichuan peppercorns, and a host of fragrant spices including cumin and five-spice powder.
Pandora’s Box
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Pandora’s Box

This cube of crustless milk bread is encased in a shiny, shatteringly thin caramel shell, then filled with an enormous dollop of chamomile-infused vanilla bean custard.
Islay and Olive
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Islay and Olive

It’s a vodka martini—properly called the Kangaroo—gone savory with peaty Scotch and olives four ways.
Sneaky Peat
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Sneaky Peat

Pairing the tangy fruit with Scotch—plus oolong tea that’s been steeped forever—gives a whisper of smoke and a bitter, malty edge to the drink.
The Blaylock
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The Blaylock

It couldn’t be simpler to combine honey, grapefruit, lemon, and seltzer, but the mixture is surprisingly complex in flavor, both tangy and rich.
Pansit Palabok
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Pansit Palabok

Pansit palabok is a luscious, buttery, bisque–like shrimp sauce tossed with white rice noodles and topped with tsitsaron, crisp-fried pork rinds.