Raw Oysters with Mignonette Sauce

Oysters. Mignonette. Friends. Champagne. And these shucking instructions. That's all you need for the best oyster experience ever.

5 mins

Campari Fizz

This Campari Fizz aperitif juxtaposes the herby, bitter taste of Campari with the sweetness of sparkling wine to stunning effect.

5 mins

Rum Balls

Who could possibly say no when offered one of these homemade and inebriating edibles? Certainly not us.

1 hr

Gingerbread Cheesecake

This gingerbread cheesecake tastes like the classic Christmas spices of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and clove in each and every bite of this simple yet stunning dessert.

3 hrs

Stuffed Mushrooms

A contemporary take on a '70s classic, these stuffed 'shrooms have an undeniable appeal—everyone's fave dinner party nosh.

30 mins

Bacon Peanut Brittle

An unexpected yet inspired concoction of sweet, salt, and smoke that'll put your childhood recollections of brittle to shame.

1 hr 5 mins

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

"Super easy." "Quite addictive." "Divine." That's what folks are saying about these surprisingly seductive spiced pepitas made from the guts of your carved pumpkin.

45 mins

Coffee Crème Brûlée

"I’ve actually had friends lift their gratin dish and lick it clean—right at the table!" says David Lebovitz. We'll have one of those. Actually, we'll have two.

2 hrs

Spiced Cider

This spiced cider, made with a blend of apple cider, bourbon, and warming spices is the perfect drink for a cold winter night.

20 mins

Phyllo Crisps

We can imagine all manner of occasions where this easy, last-minute phyllo phenom would be welcome. Can't you?

1 hr

Figs in Port

Simple. Seasonal. Sophisticated. Sassy. Sublime. All qualities we swoon to in a dessert. All found right here.

15 mins

Apricot Tart

Sweet but not too sweet, this simple summer dessert is essentially the French take on fruit crumble. Mon Dieu, we love the French.

2 hrs 30 mins

Salmon Banh Mi

Why make banh mi at home? Uh, why not? Besides, you'll never find this swanky salmon rendition anywhere else.

2 hrs

Rosé Sangria

This swanky sangria relies on a pretty pink rosé and some seriously stunning summer fruits for its sassy and savvy look and taste.

4 hrs 15 mins

Pork Tacos

Almost as good as cramming tacos from a street cart in your piehole late at night with pork juice dripping from your elbow.

9 hrs

Sweet Tea Cocktail

Sweet tea. Whiskey. Lemon juice. That's all it takes to make a sassy summertime cocktail you'll want to sip all afternoon long.

5 mins

Sweet Cherry Pie

We're not going to do a song and dance to try to entice you to bake this cherry pie. We don't need to. Just look at it. A stunner, right? And wait'll you taste it. Here's how to make it.

3 hrs

Easy Potato Salad

Best potato salad ever. That's what folks are saying about this easy and, dare we say, elegant spud salad.

2 hrs 20 mins

Pan Seared Scallops on the Stove

Perhaps the easiest and most elegant dinner conceivable. Here's how to cook your pricey (and worth every penny) sea scallops to perfection.

15 mins

Maple Roast Chicken

Pancakes are swell, but breakfast doesn't have an exclusive on maple syrup. Especially not when this maple roast chicken is in the house.

1 hr 40 mins