Cousin Mike Cooks & More

Sweet potato casserole that's never watery or bland. The one trick? Roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling. Cousin Mike's foolproof holiday side dish....

Make glossy homemade cranberry sauce with fresh orange in 20 minutes. The one trick: pull it off the heat before it looks done so it...

Green bean casserole from scratch with a real homemade mushroom sauce and the one trick that keeps the beans crisp instead of mushy or watery....

The secret to baked ziti that stays saucy and gooey: undercook the pasta, use more sauce than feels right, and layer the cheese through the...

The secret to tiramisu that holds clean layers instead of turning to mush: a one-second dip of the ladyfingers and a stable mascarpone cream chilled...

The secret to a restaurant Caesar salad: a real emulsified dressing with egg yolk and anchovy, plus cold, dry, crisp romaine. No bottled dressing required....

The secret to restaurant penne alla vodka: the vodka is not a gimmick — it unlocks tomato flavors you cannot taste without it and keeps...

The secret to silky, lump-free turkey gravy: a cooked roux and warm liquid added gradually. Plus how to make the base ahead and finish it...

The secret to make-ahead mashed potatoes that stay creamy and never gluey: warm the dairy, do not overwork them, and fold in cream cheese and...

The secret to cornbread dressing that is not mushy: dry the cornbread out completely before it ever meets the stock. Here is the one move...