Cousin Mike Cooks & More

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...

Quick Answer: The secret to crispy chicken parmesan that isn’t soggy is to fry the breaded cutlets deep golden first, then keep the sauce off...