Prunes in Rum

Boozy prunes. So damn good that in Gascony, you’re not invited over for coffee, you’re invited over for these little lovelies.

15 hrs

Limoncello ~ Lemon Liqueur

An Italian classic. And it's ridiculously easy to make at home with just lemons, sugar, vodka, and a little patience.

22 d

Irish Coffee

A better way to start your day. Uh, we mean, end your day. That's what we meant. Yes. End it. Ahem.

10 mins

Smoked Turkey

It's not just about how lovely a turkey imbued with smoke would be. It's also about how lovely more space in the oven on Thanksgiving would be.

4 hrs 30 mins

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Yeah, yeah, we know. You don't need a recipe for mashed Yukon Golds with butter, milk, and salt. Or so you think. Try this and get back to us.

45 mins

Homemade Vegetable Chips

Terra who? This DIY rendition tastes exponentially better than what you can buy in a bag yet costs colossally less.

2 hrs

Easy Béchamel Sauce

Who knew that baking legend Jim Lahey's brilliance extended not just to bread and pizza maverick but also to béchamel whisperer?

25 mins

Homemade Larabars

We got nothing against the Larabars we've been noshing for years. Save for the crazy price tag. Here's a less expensive, more customizable alternative.

45 mins

Pork Loin Roast

Just like what your grandma would put on the table for Sunday night dinner. (Don't you love how food instantly transports you through time?!)

1 hr 35 mins

Homemade Tomato Paste

Never again tussle with that teensy tin can that always contains too much or too little paste for your recipe. Not with this mellow, caramelized homemade conserva.

6 hrs

Lemon Ice

We love ice cream, but sometimes it's too darn hot and humid for anything sweet and sticky. Enter the lemon ice, a bracingly crisp and tart refresher. The best part—no ice cream maker required!

7 hrs 30 mins

Simple Fried Chicken

Booyah! We've found the secret to simple yet sensational fried chicken. And it's as basic as can be. Just salt. Pepper. Flour. Water. Patience.

3 hrs 45 mins

Judy Hesser’s Oven-Fried Chicken

Mind-bogglingly crisp oven-fried chicken. And it's sooo easy. Just shake, shake, shake chicken thighs in a bag of seasoned flour and bake unattended for a little while.

9 hrs

Apricot Jam

There's a simple way to extend the ephemeral apricot season, and it has everything to do with these easy peasy preserves.

1 hr 45 mins

Slow Cooker Ribs

All the scintillating, fall-off-the-bone magnificence of smoked ribs. None of the standing outside in the snow or sleet to tend your grill or smoker.

6 hrs 45 mins

Barbecue Potato Chips

A cheater's version of homemade barbecue potato chips that will have you hooked for life. Taste 'em and get back to us.

20 mins

Grilled Kale

Summer's answer to the kale chip. Chewy, nutty, smoky, healthy, and unfathomly impossible to resist.

15 mins

Sugar-Dipped Fruit

Unlike painting your domicile, painting summer berries with simple syrup demands little precision and even less prep work.

10 mins

Refrigerator Jam

This won't bring you the satisfaction of a proper preserving project that'll last the year. But it will bring you instant gratification.

2 hrs

Baked Ricotta

Entertaining gets no simpler than this rich, creamy, indulgent, elegant cheese spread made from three ingredients. Tasting is believing. Go on.

35 mins