Sour cherries, known as “vissino”, hold a special place in Greek sweets and desserts. Our sour cherry and vermouth granita is inspired by a cocktail we had in Greece one summer. As soon as we drank it, we knew we had to turn it into a granita. You’ll find the sour cherry syrup and juice …
No-waste cooking comes in many forms. It doesn’t have to mean cooking banana peel. To me, it means finishing a bag of potatoes before they grow eyes, and making the most of that last awkward bit of cabbage. Even finding a cheeky new way with the sauces and condiments already in the fridge. Using ingredients …
This is an at-home take on one of the mainstays of our drinks list. At the bar, we make it with Savoia Orancio, a fruity, spiced Italian aperitivo that’s not all that easy to find, but rosé vermouth does the job almost as well. Rude cosmo Serves 1 For the syrup70ml lingonberry juice, or cranberry …
Okay, people, put down the PSL and listen up! The second the leaves start to turn and a chill begins to fill the air, we know the craving for pumpkin spice everything hits hard. If pumpkin spice is synonymous with Starbucks’ iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte for you, then good news—you can not only re-create the …
I can’t be the only one who is a bit ambitious when buying bananas. Despite my best efforts to get through them, a couple of well-ripened, black-skinned bananas in the fruit bowl is an all too common sight. Banana bread feels the obvious choice, but sometimes you just don’t have the time or enough people …
While sorting out some books the other day, as well as gathering a pile to give away or sell, I spent a large part of two hours looking for books I know I once had, and trying to remember if I had loaned or lost them. And then, in the case of one particular book, …
Pan de muerto is one of the most incredible sweet breads that Mexico has to offer, but you don’t have to book a trip or even find a local panadería to enjoy it. With just a few hours (and a little patience!), your home can be filled with the most amazing sweet orange scent as …
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER SavePrint Looking to spice up your chicken dinner routine, literally? Look no further. These meatballs get a kick from a kung pao sauce that really packs the heat. I like to serve them with rice to help temper the spice, but these would also make a great app to serve with toothpicks. …
These truffles are for those who love pecan pie but always ask for “just a sliver” at the holiday table. Dark chocolate enrobes a rich and gooey pecan filling for a bite-sized take on the classic pie that will have even the most modest dessert lover reaching for another. Here’s everything you need to know. …
I love crab rangoon, but sometimes I need a lazy-girl appetizer that won’t challenge my wonton-folding skills. Crab rangoon cups are the solution! These have all of the flavors and textures that make crab rangoon so irresistible without any of the feelings of failure that can come with a poorly assembled wonton pocket. To make …