Epicurious Cookware
The Whole Set
Congratulations! You just bought an 11-piece cookware set from Epicurious, available exclusively at JC Penney. Here are six of our favorite recipes to get you going in the kitchen.
Christopher Testani1/6Orecchiette Carbonara with Charred Brussels Sprouts
The crisp-tender texture of these brussels sprouts adds something extra to this crowd-pleaser.
Gentl & Hyers2/6Bucatini with Tomato, Guanciale, and Chile
Pancetta and Pecorino are the subtle superstars of this winning dish.
Christina Holmes3/6Creamed Swiss Chard with Lemony Breadcrumbs
Make the most of winter greens with this warm and filling plate of goodness.
Photo by Romulo Yanes4/6Summer Tomato Bouillabaisse with Basil Rouille
Mixed shellfish + summer veggies + a hunk of crunchy bread = what's not to love?
5/6Asian Salmon Bowl with Lime Drizzle
Swapping lemon for lime adds a literal splash of bright unexpected flavor.
6/6Lentil Salad with Tomato and Dill
Easy, tasty, and filling? Admit it, we've got your interest peaked.

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It's not the size of the pot–it's what you do with it that counts. And here are fourteen great things to do.

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Whether you're simmering a sauce or frying up something tasty, looks like you've got a new right-hand pan. Unless you're a lefty.

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Move over, plain pancakes: we've got the recipes to kick your griddle up to the next notch.
Like brisket bourguignon and a kale Reuben.

Ever wondered what pancakes look like around the world? Epicurious brings together 11 chefs from 11 countries to showcase their pancake recipes. From American buttermilk pancakes to Japanese soufflé hotcakes, discover how cultures around the world transform pancakes into their own mouthwatering delicacy.
Put that half-full tub to use with recipes that go beyond the Italian-American classics.
Like Sri Lankan cashew curry and vegan stuffed shells.

Chef Sébastien Baud, Chef de Cuisine at the French Consulate in New York, breaks down 13 essential French egg recipes all chefs must master–from soft-boiled eggs and oeufs en cocotte to the perfect French omelette, and poached eggs in aspic. Trained in classic culinary school tradition, he demonstrates how to master texture, timing, and temperature to transform one simple ingredient into iconic French dishes.
We’ve got buldak chicken parm, cheesy broccoli rabe, and a tiramisu panna cotta.
Like chickpeas in coconut sauce and sweet ’n’ spicy salmon.

Today on Epicurious, we’ve asked professional chefs Shilpa Uskokovic, Jacob Hadjigeorgis, and Charlie Marshall to give us their unfiltered, honest reviews of some prominent ranch dressing brands found on supermarket shelves. Which ranch packs the most bang for your buck, and which should you avoid at all costs?

In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef Saúl Montiel teaches you how to make the best loaded nachos at home. What’s the secret to this meatless nacho recipe? Two layers of chips to avoid dry spots and no oven, so every bite is cheesy, crunchy, and perfectly balanced.