Irene Seales

The mere mention of blueberry pie sorta makes you wanna stop everything and sprint to the kitchen, doesn't it?

The Adonis stunningly draws together vermouth, a couple styles of sherry, orange bitters, and a twist. Created in 1887 and named for a Greek god--now that's a pedigree.

The quintessential something to sip at an elegant soirée, a large party, or just because it’s a random Tuesday night.

This simple one-dish braised chicken recipe is making lots of folks really quite happy. Perhaps you should see what all the fuss is about.

Not only does the exotic Middle Eastern spice blend known as baharat lend an enticing flourish to your everyday cooking, it just may make for the most exceptionally easy chicken you've ever made.

An easy Italian soup that makes for a satisfying supper tossed together from pantry staples.

Beans and rice is a staple dish in many cultures. But it’s something sorta special in Cuba. Words can't quite do it justice, actually.

Stir-fried lettuce. Not what you were thinking about doing with that head of romaine languishing in the fridge? Think again.

Chewy and nutty and salty and subtly sweet and guaranteed to be a little more exotic than any other cookie you've ever had. Also gluten-free as well as dairy-free and egg-free and, yes, paleo-friendly.

A perfectly cooked and gently spiced specimen of cruciferous loveliness. You're seriously not going to be able to stop noshing this.

When done right, coconut rice is an almost indescribably lovely side dish that's ever so slightly sweet and laughably easy and incredibly versatile. Here's how to make it.

So satisfyingly subtle and sweet and smoky and spicy, it’ll forever banish canned Campbell’s tomato soup from your thoughts.

This breathtaking bowl of authentic Mexican-inspired magnificence is simple to make yet complex in taste with incredible depth of flavor and a noticeable but not overwhelming ancho heat.

Chili mac. It's short for chili mac and cheese. And yes, it's exactly what the name would make you think it is. You're welcome.

This slow roasted lamb shoulder coaxes the meat to fall-apart tenderness in the oven while infusing it with the pervasive aroma and flavor of orange, chile, and honey.

A classic hanky panky calls for gin, sweet vermouth, Fernet Branca, an orange twist, and, after the first sip, a ginormous grin. There's a reason it's a classic.

This plum sorbet is going to change your late-summer fruit strategy. And you don't even need an ice cream maker. Now that's easy and elegant.

A stunningly chic summer dessert with a taste that belies its ease of prep. We promise, we won't tell if you don't.

This apricot daiquiri will erase your outdated notion of the daiquiri as a cloying girlie blender drink. And it'll exponentially up your summer entertaining game.

This small-batch refrigerator jam from the famed Sarabeth's Bakery takes barely any effort and just half an hour. And simply stash it in the fridge. No canning required.