Beverages
Bourbon Pecan Pie
When I was growing up in Louisiana, fall meant pecans littering the ground from the stately trees in our suburban neighborhood. On walks home from the bus stop, we would dip into various neighbors’ backyards and gather as many pecans as would fit in our pockets and backpacks. My favorite thing to do once all the nuts had been shelled (by hand!) was to make pecan pie. This recipe uses cane syrup, which adds a more complex sweetness than corn syrup. Plus, by toasting the pecans, you bring out the .…
Eggnog Ice Cream
Creamy, nutmeg-spiced eggnog is one of my favorite holiday indulgences, and has been since I was a child. Now I’ve turned my favorite holiday cheer into a compelling ice cream.
Turmeric-Cumin Margarita
Bright, peppery turmeric and a smoky cumin salt on the rim make this vibrant drink perfect for celebrating Diwali. To serve, garnish with fresh mint and a wedge of lime.
Apple Cider Pork
Chunky apples, plus onion, thyme, and cider make this comforting dish especially appropriate for the holidays.
Turn Your Pineapple Peels Into Delicious, Boozy Tepache
Call it the original low-alcohol option: This easy ferment makes use of your fruit scraps and a handful of warm spices to produce a delicious and refreshing mixer.
Tepache
An agua fresca made with fermented pineapple rind, tepache is wonderful not only because of its flavor but because you are using what would otherwise be scraps.
Got an Espresso Machine? Follow These 5 Tips to Pull Better Shots
A good machine is just the beginning.
The End of Summer Has Me Seeing Red
Cool down any drink with red-hot…er, red-cold ice cubes made from tart, tangy hibiscus tea.
Inside-Out Iced Tea
Reverse the typical relationship between iced tea and ice cubes by using cubes that impart more flavor into the glass as they melt and mingle instead of diluting the drink.
With the Right Menu, You Can Throw a Dinner Party on a Weeknight
When you want to gather on a weeknight, you could absolutely order in. Or, you could make a fancy-ish dinner that’s even easier than figuring out what kind of pizza everyone is into.
The 7 Best Wine Coolers and Wine Fridges for Every Budget
Store your red and white wines like a pro.
Clams With Sherry and Olives
The complex flavor of this dish—briny, aromatic, slightly spicy—belies the extraordinarily simple method of actually making it.
Aperitif Scorpion Bowls
Scorpion bowls are heavily boozed, sugared, and communally shared. These updated Apéritif Scorpion Bowls keep the fun and ditch the sting.
Bourbon Butterscotch Ice Cream
Buttery brown sugar caramel flavors this ice cream, with an added boost from bourbon.
You Should Probably Clean Your Coffee Grinder—These Tablets Make It Easy
Urnex Grindz tablets remove built-up coffee particles and oils from a grinder’s blade, resulting in a better brew.
This Coffee Container Is the Secret to Fresher-Tasting Coffee Beans
Fresher coffee equals better coffee.
How to Make Better Coffee in Your Moka Pot
Whatever you want to call it—a moka pot, a Bialetti, or stovetop espresso—here’s how to use it to make an excellent cup of coffee.
Cut Down on Your Coffee Grinder Mess With Just a Drop of Water
Tired of vacuuming every time you make a pot of coffee? With this method for grinding beans, those wispy bits strewn all over your counter are a thing of the past.
How to Make Frozen Cocktails and Stay Chill All Summer
This make-ahead method is the best way to make frozen cocktails at home.
Frozen Rosalita
Where a margarita is usually sweetened with orange liqueur, the Rosalita uses bittersweet amaro. This version is chilled in your freezer before it heads to the blender with a big scoop of ice.