Entertaining
Upside-Down Martinis for a Crowd
Invert the ratio of gin to vermouth for a party-friendly and slightly lighter drinking experience.
By Kendra Vaculin
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
With crunchy nuts, pools of dark chocolate, and cozy spices, this cookie’s fall vibes are impeccable.
By Amanda Mack
French Onion Tart
With a generous layer of caramelized onions and plenty of sharp Gruyère cheese, this party-ready tart packs the rich depth of French onion soup into every bite.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Pork Adobo Pull-Apart Sliders
All the oversized fun of a 6-foot deli sub, but with DIY bragging rights. Bonus: The pork shoulder can be made in advance.
By Amelia Rampe
Dark and Stormy–Braised Pot Roast
Comforting slow-braised pot roast makes a flavor 180 by enlisting all the bright, spiced flavors of the classic ginger-rum cocktail.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Lunar New Year’s Lychee Punch
A delightful large-format blend of lychees, gin, elderflower, and citrus perfect for festive gatherings like Lunar New Year.
By William Tsui
Radishes With Nori-Lemon Butter
Dead simple and highly visual, this is a fun spin on the classic radish-and-butter pairing.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes
Like your beloved bag of sour cream and onion chips, but make it mashed potatoes.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Beet Tartare
Seasoned like traditional tartare and punched up with extra acidity, earthy beets can taste (and look!) deliciously meaty.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Citrus Caramel Sundaes With Toasted Almonds
Tangy, floral citrus soaks up dark, smoky caramel for a sweet, sticky sundae unlike any other.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Spiced Red Wine and Coke
This easy cocktail is budget booze’s highest calling. Cheap wine gets a makeover thanks to lemon, lots of ginger, and the caramelly complexity of cola.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Pickled Vegetables
A small batch of fridge pickles made with regular old carrot, onion, and fennel will bring out your inner homesteader.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Creamed-Spinach-Stuffed Meatloaf
Bursting with creamed spinach and cheese, and dressed with a glossy coat of ketchup, this is meatloaf 2.0.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Scotch Bonnet and Grapefruit Margarita
Scotch bonnet chile gives this double-citrus margarita a fruity, fiery kick.
By Chrissy Tracey
BA's Best Cheesecake
A whole vanilla bean takes this supremely creamy, wonderfully rich, classic New York–style cheesecake to pro-level.
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau
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