Beverages

Take a martini, but use bitter Averna instead of the vermouth.

This from-scratch tuna noodle casserole is creamy, flavorful, and really easy to throw together; it makes a crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner and even freezes well.

This Alpine potato-and-bacon casserole is gloriously gooey thanks to the slices of soft cheese nestled on top before baking.

For this fall dessert, you’ll give your apple cake a luscious drizzle of toffee sauce.

The star of this spin on the classic cocktail is buttery popcorn-infused rum.

This variation on ranch water from Houston’s Rosie Cannonball brings sotol or mezcal and a spiced herbal salt to the refreshing tequila highball.

The Jungle Bird is one of the few tiki drinks to feature amaro—in this case, Campari.

This easy no-churn ice cream relies on whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk for its creamy texture, and is flavored with rich espresso and toasted hazelnuts.

Seasoned, smoked, and slicked with a simple maple whiskey glaze, these chicken lollipops are epic for any summer celebration.

Inspired by Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray Soda, a fixture in NYC delis, this celery shrub is savory and refreshing.

Pair this sweet, slightly spicy carrot-ginger shrub with vodka or gin, or use it in salad dressing with olive oil, salt, and pepper.