Coffee

Once you know how much condensed milk you like, pour it directly into the cup or glass before you brew the coffee.

In the halls of Winterfell, black bread is easy to find. Of course, bread can be found in many lands and nations, but the black bread of the North is fitting for its inhabitants. It possesses a darker color, higher fiber, and stronger flavor than other breads. It's denser as well, implying a great inner strength. Such food seems to symbolize the soul of the Stark family: gritty and stronger than anyone gives them credit for, with hidden resources that emerge when needed. Flavorful and healthy, it's both a treat and practical nourishment. (A Game of Thrones, Chapter 5—Jon)

Bake this festive spice cake in your favorite Bundt pan or pudding bowl, or feel free to use an 8" springform pan. You can top the cake with Luscious Chocolate Icing or simply dust it with powdered sugar.

Serve this icing spooned over cake or ice cream.

In this surprising main course, Redzepi pot-roasts whole celery roots. Be sure to use small celery roots; larger ones will not cook evenly. The chef also cooks small heads of cauliflower in this way.

I originally created this recipe for Bon Appétit magazine. With its deep undertones of coffee and chocolate, it is one of my favorites.

If you like cappuccino, you will love this fudge. It goes perfectly with after-dinner coffee.

Colored and flavored layers of marzipan are stacked one on top of another and cut into squares to create this yummy candy.

Espresso adds extra depth to the rich flavor of these candies.

These bite-size candies are terrific with after-dinner coffee.

Espresso coffee and chocolate are accented with coffee liqueur to produce a classic flavor combination. A candy coffee bean adorns the top of each truffle.

Eating these truffles is like sipping a cup of rich cappuccino.

This recipe will also make four 16-ounce servings; divide filling amounts accordingly.

Wide and shallow 9-ounce molds are perfect for crème brûlée because they provide ample surface area, ensuring a bit of crunchy topping in every bite. You’ll need five of them for this recipe. Ten 4-ounce ramekins can be used instead; reduce the sugar topping for each custard to 1 1/2 teaspoons, and add 10 minutes to the baking time, as the custards are deeper.

You can substitute espresso in this recipe with 2 cups very strong brewed coffee, although the flavor will not be as intense.

The word affogato means “drowned” in Italian; affogato al caffè is the name of a popular dessert in which hot espresso is poured over gelato just before it is eaten. The bitterness of the espresso acts as a pleasant counterpoint to the sweet creaminess of the ice cream. Liqueur intensifies the overall flavor. If you prefer, substitute very strong brewed coffee for the espresso.