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Lucy Madison

Eat This Gumbo While You Watch Football

Homemade stock made from a whole bird has two upsides: You get a rich, balanced liquid for the gumbo, and plenty of tender poached chicken meat.

A New Take on the Old Fashioned

The bitterness of burnt sugar tempers the drink's sweetness.

These Quick Thai Noodles are Better than Takeout

These spicy rice noodles are deliciously easy.

A Pumpkin Spice Product We Can Get Behind

This pumpkin spice cake is topped with maple cream cheese frosting—and a drizzle of maple syrup

How to Make a Healthy Salad Using Crispy Cheese

Parmesan crisps make this radicchio and arugula salad additionally appealing.

A Soup that Tastes as Good as it Looks

A classic leek soup made modern with a topping of crunchy shoestring potatoes and fried herbs.

Impress Your Guests with this Slow-Roasted Pork

This slow-roasted pork shoulder is succulent, tender, and delicious—totally worth spending a few hours on

A Sandwich Worthy of a Lazy Saturday

This patty melt is gooey, cheesy, decadent goodness.

This Cocktail Hour, Serve Boozy Ice Cubes

A little Campari will liven up that tired frozen water.

A BLT that Packs an Extra Punch

Homemade pimiento cheese makes this sandwich extra delicious.

Don't Wait for Thanksgiving to Try This Pie

A flaky, buttery, pecan pie that'll make you excited for Thanksgiving.

Sweeten up Your Squash with Roasted Dates

Roast squash and dates together, with thyme and garlic, for a hearty vegetarian meal.

Duck Confit, Done to Perfection

This tender glazed duck confit gets a flavor boost from olive relish and a sauce verte.

How to Build a Better Sandwich (Hint: Add Prosciutto)

Dress up your grilled cheese with a few extra ingredients.

To Brunch or Not to Brunch? The Debate Rages on...

The great brunch debate, children experimenting with gourmet food, and more food news from around the internet.