Alcohol

Don't forget to set your clocks forward on Sunday—and don't forget to infuse vodka with rosemary now so that you can enjoy this citrusy cocktail then.

Find dried hibiscus flowers at Mexican grocery stores, or buy tea bags at the supermarket.

The hot toddy is not simply a mixture of hot water and booze. It's a miracle worker, a doctor, and a life coach in a cup. And although it does seem to do the trick for everything from a sore throat to a cough, it's just as good when you're healthy. This version—from Damon Boelte, bar manager at Prime Meats restaurant in Brooklyn—omits the usual honey or sugar and plays up the herbal and spicy notes instead.

Toasted breadcrumbs, tossed with horseradish and rosemary, give this rich, filling pasta a vibrant finishing touch.

Serve brisket with sauces, slaw, pickles, and rolls so guests can assemble into sandwiches.

Treat this as a weekend project (quick it's not) and your Sunday supper will be off the charts.

Saba is wine-grape juice that's been reduced until syrupy and concentrated. If you can't find it, use a few drops of aged balsamic vinegar.

This is a true weekend-long project—and that's a good thing. Seasoning, cooking, and crisping the meat over the course of three days mean you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen the day you're hosting a big meal. In fact, the extra time your pork spends in the refrigerator only improves the taste. This is the perfect-for-a-party pork that gives you plenty of time to drink a beer and watch (or play) a game or two before grilling up crispy, tender slabs of pork shoulder for a crowd.