Claire Lower

We tend to think of history as a list of wars, treaties and conquests, but anything can be a lens through which to view and examine the past.

Below you'll find the 25 most-clicked recipes of 2026 (so far), including the silkiest, real-deal Fettuccine Alfredo, an enriched, easy-stretch pizza dough, and a chocolate cake that's cooked on the stovetop.

These are our most popular recipes this week, from Cantonese-Style Sweet-and-Sour Pork to buttery Skillet Pancakes. Apple Cake (Torta Bolzano)

I love Thanksgiving. I love preparing for it, I love cooking for it, I love inviting people into my home and feeding them.

Italian-American food is (obviously) delicious, but it's distinctly different from the food that is cooked and eaten in Italy—and the cuisine varies greatly from region to region within the country.

This week's most popular recipes are a mix of easy skillet suppers and simple, one-layer cakes, with spicy, tangy Korean Fire Chicken, one-pan Fettuccine Alfredo and a cake that's so easy, a child could make it.

Thanksgiving is three weeks away. If you are hosting the turkey dinner this year, you may be slightly stressed, but there is no reason to freak out.

Friendsgiving is a bit more relaxed than the traditional family affair, and the recipes should reflect that.

This is the menu for the Thanksgiving purists, the ones who like their turkey served Rockwell-style, a stuffing that's heavy on sage and thyme, and pumpkin pie for dessert.

This is the menu for home cooks who like to show off, with Chris Kimball's favorite turkey recipe, savory, decadent bread pudding, mashed potato gratin, and a caramel-drenched tarte tatin.