The Derby Cocktail

Bourbon. Curacao. Sweet vermouth. Lime. We’re sad we didn’t concoct this comforting little ditty. But glad somebody did.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 8

Burrata with Asparagus, Pine Nuts, and Golden Raisins

A ridiculously rich, unthinkably creamy kin to mozzarella, burrata brings understated bling to every little thing. Prepare to swoon.

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• 30 M
• 30 M
• 6

Dark and Stormy Cocktail

April brings showers, sure. It also bring an excuse to sit on the porch and sip this slightly sweet, stiff cocktail as the rain rolls past.

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• 5 M
• 15

Roasted Salmon with Dill Sauce

Stunning in its simplicity, this whole roast salmon makes for a pretty (and pretty impressive) presentation. And that’s to say nothing of its super suppleness.

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• 20 M
• 1 H, 45 M
• 6

Classic Martini

The classic martini–you know, the one sipped throughout decades past–dispenses with questions of shaken or stirred, dirty or dry. It just is what it is.

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• 5 M
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• 0

White Russian

The White Russian flirted with cult status after the release of The Big Lebowski, a Coen brothers production in which a fashionably unkempt Jeff Bridges…well, we won’t give it away.

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• 5 M
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• 12

Red Chili and Cheddar Crackers

These can’t-stop-eating-them crackers boast actual aged Cheddar cheesiness. Stain-your-fingers faux Cheez-It-ness just can’t compete.

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• 20 M
• 2 H
• 12

Classic Manhattan Cocktail

Few cocktails are classier or sassier than a Manhattan. Rye whiskey, vermouth, Grand Marnier, and bitters all work the devil’s magic here.

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• 3 M
• 3 M
• 17

Potato Ruffles

These shatteringly crisp, undeniably sophisticated potato ruffles–chips, if you will–have no ridges. Nor do they need them. They’re intoxicatingly, satiatingly lovely just as they are.

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• 40 M
• 40 M
• 9

Black Velvet Cocktail

There’s a reason this effervescent comingling of stout and champagne has the word “velvet” in the title. It’s sooooo smooth and subtly sophisticated. Sip for yourself.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 3

Hot Spiced Wine

Your mother-in-law may frown upon you teetering around with a martini in hand. But strolling about with a cup of spiced wine? Soooo much more socially acceptable.

Standing Rib Roast with Jus

A sublime yet simple approach to cooking this most impressive roast. Certain to win friends and influence people–not to mention make phenomenal sandwiches the day after.

Fennel Baked in Cream

Fennel turns meltingly tender and oh so sweet when slowly, slowly, slowly braised in cream, cheese, and butter. One more reason to be enamored with the holidays.

Stilton and Walnut Crackers

Perhaps the simplest precursor to a dinner party ever. Just make the savory shortbread dough, freeze it, slice it, and bake it at the very last second. You’re welcome.

Poached Pears with Warm Coffee Sauce

Simply stunning and stunningly simple, these fancy pants pears are steeped in a cinnamon-y syrup & napped with a caramel-y coffee sauce. Grab your spoon.

Glow in the Dark Jello

In case you’re curious, the spirits summoned for this ghostly and ghastly gin and tonic gelatin hail from a bottle, not the supernatural. Whew.

Tarte Tatin

French for “caramely apple goodness atop a buttery crust,” a tarte Tatin is nothing more than a tart turned upside down, nothing less than pastry perfection.

The Foolproof Daiquiri Recipe

That froufrou blender drink dolloped with whipped cream? Imposter. This is what you really want. Rum, lime juice, and just a touch of something sweet.

Rhubarb and Tequila Cocktail

Stunning and sophisticated, this cocktail relies on rhubarb for tartness, orange for intrigue, sugar for sweetness, and tequila for an afternoon nap.

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• 10 M
• 1 H, 30 M
• 8

Pimm’s Cup for Wimbledon

A sprightly springtime classic, this variant on a Pimm’s Cup is a wham bam grand slam of booze, orange, lemon, cucumber, mint, and lemon-lime soda.

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• 5 M
• 5 M
• 17