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This recipe warms the heart of my big sister, Omolola. She insists that she can’t make it like I can, but I reckon she just likes being pampered once in a while. Don’t we all. Yam can be a little dry on its own but this mash is silky smooth, with the coconut giving it a richness.

You’ll need some lollipop sticks for this recipe. We found some interesting yellow serving sticks that worked well at dinner, but if worse comes to worst you can use cocktail sticks.

Just the right mix of crisp, creamy, and slightly sweet, this frozen treat is exactly what we want to snack on all summer long.

Replacing soda water with a beer float makes for a frothy, refreshing twist on the Americano, a classic Italian cocktail.

Created to incorporate the seasonally grown herbs from our rooftop garden, this unique cocktail is one of my summertime favorites. The pot still Irish gin has a soft and floral profile, so if you’re unable to procure it, I would go with one of the recently released lower-alcohol gins of your choice, steering clear of juniper-heavy renditions. The ingredients complement each other so well, you can’t help but taste something distinctive and different in every sip. It’s a must-try.

Of all the cocktails associated with or attributed to the Hotel, not one—not even the venerable Rob Roy—was as popular as the Bronx. Sometimes referred to as the Cosmopolitan of its day, it was one of the most requested cocktails prior to Prohibition.

Everyone should have an house spritz—a seasonal standard whose proportions are known by heart and ingredients are stocked easily. This is ours. A simple riff on the classic spritz formula originally built to highlight Lini’s fruity, irresistible lambrusco rosato, this has become a spring-summer staple for both of us. Gentian-tinged Cocchi Americao plays the bitter role, while sour grapefruit acts as a foil to its sweetness, simultaneously pumping up the volume on the lambrusco. Built in a pitcher or portioned out in a wine glass, it’s a drink that embodies the spritz philosophy of being both beautiful and simple.

Smoky mezcal, tart homemade grenadine, and a splash of sparkling wine give this twist on the tequila sunrise a modern upgrade.

Velvety ice cream provides a shortcut custard for this rich and satisfying version of French toast. Serve with maple syrup for an extra-sweet treat.

The perfect balance of bright lemon juice, warming bourbon, and sweet simple syrup for a refreshing cocktail that’s neither too cloying nor too biting.

Not exactly classic, but certainly alluring, this version leaves out Triple Sec for a simplified version of the cocktail.

The name says it all. Or does it? You're drinking vodka. Lots of it.

Gin and Champagne make a bubbly wonderful duo, which is why this classic cocktail is always a good idea.

There’s a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails.

These will be sweet and chewy when done and are the perfect decorations for BA's Best Carrot Cake.

We will avoid all Sex and the City references here, but the fact remains: This cocktail is a modern classic for a reason.

Barbecue stuffed baked potatoes have never been easier! Just 4 ingredients to this super speedy meal if you plan ahead on the weekend.

Bacon wrapped chicken breast stuffed with avocado and cheddar...do we really need to say more than that? This mouthwatering combination is served up on the grill - this recipe will become a summertime favorite!

This ice box cake is fancy enough for company yet so easy to make.

You'll impress everyone with these flaky, puffy doughnuts.