Espresso
Melange
(Coffee with Hot Milk)
Iced Almond Latte
Look for almond syrup in the coffee and tea section of the supermarket. The drink is even better topped with the Espresso Whipped Cream.
Coffee Avocado Milkshake (Es Alpukat)
Es alpukat, a surprisingly delicious and refreshing Indonesian coffee drink, gets its richness and body from avocado. In Indonesia, they often serve it over ice, but we prefer the ice blended right in, milkshake-style.
Espresso and Mascarpone Icebox Cake
No cooking required for this dessert that needs to be assembled at least 24 hours—and up to three days—in advance.
Grappa Semifreddo with Espresso Sauce
Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 2 3/4 hr
Chocolate Pots de Crème with White Chocolate Whipped Cream
These rich custards are the perfect ending to this — or any other — spring meal.
Chili-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs with Espresso Barbecue Sauce
Debra L. Warren of Lake Forest, Illinois, writes: "I have often indulged in Jay Lovell's phenomenal cuisine at his Lovell's of Lake Forest restaurant, and the ribs he prepared for an event I attended were out of this world. Could you possibly persuade the chef to share the recipe?"
The espresso powder gives the sauce great depth of flavor.