When our kids come home for a visit, if it’s not a specific holiday like Thanksgiving (turkey) or Passover (gefilte fish, matzoh ball soup, and other foods suited for that occasion), I always ask what ...

Who knew spinach could be so decadent? As simple as it may be, this leafy green gratin steals the show every time it’s added to the menu. We love to serve it as a side dish for a holiday feast, either ...

What I love about this recipe is that it can be served either hot or cold; it can be served cold with chips as spinach dip or hot as a creamed spinach. This recipe also makes the most of soft herbs; ...

A gratin is a dish with a lightly browned crust of breadcrumbs or melted cheese. This recipe is all about the cheese! I love serving it as a side dish, but it is also a fantastic brunch recipe — and ...

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bring a pan to medium heat and melt 3 tablespoons butter into the breadcrumbs. Remove from heat and set aside. Fill a large pot with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.

You absolutely have to try this butternut squash and spinach gratin. Welcome fall with this delicious comfort food.

Alex Guarnaschelli is an Iron Chef, Food Network celebrity chef, author of Old-auchool Comfort Food and the executive chef at New York City’s Butter restaurants. Read her PEOPLE.com blog every Tuesday ...