The 37 Most Popular Recipes From Gourmet
Epicurious launched in 1995 with about 5,000 recipes—digitized by a group of monks in Virginia—and the dream of becoming a go-to resource for home cooks everywhere. Today, across Epicurious and and our sister site, Bon Appétit, we have over 50,000 carefully tested recipes available—including more than 11,000 recipes reprinted from the pages of Gourmet. In this list you’ll find 37 reader favorites—the Gourmet recipes you come back to again and again. You’ll notice some of them have received a little glow-up as we begin to add high-resolution photos to popular recipes that never had them before. Dive into the list to plan your next special occasion dinner—or cozy brunch at home.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Simon Andrews1/37Chocolate Mousse
Many of the most popular Gourmet recipes are sophisticated sweets, like this luscious chocolate dessert. We promise it's actually not difficult to make: You'll simply heat cream in a small saucepan then whisk into a mixture of egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt. That combination gets warmed over low heat and scented with vanilla, then combined with melted chocolate and freshly whipped cream. You can make this mousse a day in advance—which means it's a great low-stress option for a special dinner.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi2/37Haricots Verts With Herb Butter
Photo by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova4/37Belgian Buttermilk Waffles With Glazed Bananas
Get your waffle iron ready—these buttermilk waffles are sure to impress, especially with their easy glazed-banana topping.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Simon Andrews5/37Crisp Roast Duck
Photo by Travis Rainey, Prop styling by Alexandra Massillon, Food styling by Kaitlin Wayne6/37Dulce de Leche
Drizzle this homemade delight on ice cream, on fruit, on cookies, or on a tart—or simply enjoy it by the spoonful.
Photo by Andrew Purcell, Prop Styling by Paige Hicks, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell7/37Leg of Lamb With Garlic and Rosemary
“This recipe is simple and very straightforward. The results are outstanding,” writes Epicurious reader Teslaughter. Other commenters agree that this is a “winning recipe" that's perfect for Easter dinner or any festive meal.
Photo by Caleb Adams, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell8/37Cedar-Plank Salmon
Bookmark this salmon recipe for your first backyard barbecue of the spring. The salmon takes on a light, smoky woodiness from grilling on a cedar plank, for a lovely pairing of earth and ocean. “I have made this recipe on numerous occasions,” writes Epi reader Blinet. The results? It's always “a big success.”
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by John Bjostad9/37Creamy Leek Soup
Photo by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova10/37Cheese Fondue
11/37Empanada Dough
Photo by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova12/37Buttermilk French Toast
You've probably made French toast with eggs and milk—but what if you swapped out the milk for buttermilk? The answer is this subtly tangy take on the classic brunch recipe. Get your maple syrup ready.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by John Bjostad13/37Double Chocolate Layer Cake
This five-star favorite from the March 1999 issue is the perfect birthday cake. Or the perfect any-day cake.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich14/37Lemon Curd
This simple lemon curd recipe uses equal quantities of fresh lemon juice and sugar, so that it's bright and tart. Dollop it on yogurt, serve it with scones, or layer onto a cake to bring a bit of sunshine into your winter. If you tire of the classic, remember—you can also make curd from (almost) any fruit.
