Jodie Kautzmann

3 days ago | foodandwine.com | Jodie Kautzmann

Credit: Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Shell Royster Rooted in Spanish cuisine and accented by African, Caribbean, and Indigenous Taino flavors, Cuban cuisine is beloved for its fresh ingredients, bold spices, and slow-cooked meats. Pork is popular on the island, especially when soaked in citrusy, garlicky mojo and roasted for lechón asado — which is also one of the main components of a griddled Cubano sandwich.

1 week ago | foodandwine.com | Jodie Kautzmann

Credit: Food & Wine / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Chelesa Zimmer / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle The best sauces are culinary workhorses that know no boundaries. We love the idea of making a single sauce and then discovering all the creative ways to use it, imparting new layers of flavor and texture to whatever we're cooking. This recipe collection offers up versatile sauces that are perfect for amplifying any meal.

2 weeks ago | foodandwine.com | Jodie Kautzmann

Photo: Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners The world of Indian cuisine is so vast that even some of the most accomplished Indian chefs haven't scratched the surface of foods the country has to offer. But don't let that overwhelm you. Whether you regularly seek out Indian fare or are just getting acquainted with the flavors of Indian cuisine, there will always be more deliciousness to explore.

3 weeks ago | foodandwine.com | Jodie Kautzmann

Photo: Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless Save your forks for setting the table and keep the pre-meal party noshing easy by serving handheld appetizers that require nothing more than a napkin and maybe a toothpick to enjoy. From one-bite snacks like homey, spicy cocktail meatballs and elegant salmon-topped gougères to classic dips, savory sliders, and crisp cheese-topped toasts, we have all of your utensil-free appetizer bases covered.

1 month ago | foodandwine.com | Jodie Kautzmann

Carrot cake is one of those desserts that seemingly has it all: It's seasonless, easy to make, impossibly moist, and typically slathered in velvety cream cheese frosting, We're hard-pressed to think of an occasion that's not enhanced with the addition of a carrot cake, and this recipe collection offers all kinds of options, from a classic two-layer to an unfussy snack cake and an elegant bundt studded with fruit and blanketed in a sour cream glaze.