This delicate syrup is delicious with vodka in our Spiked Elderflower Lemonade but would also pair well with gin. Recipe courtesy of Erin French, chef and owner of Lost Kitchen in Freedom, ME.
These bright-green beans help create a classic backdrop to the Thanksgiving bird, whether you're serving roasted turkey breast for a few or a whole turkey for many.
We love the combination of citrusy hibiscus, spicy fresh ginger, and aromatic cloves in this DIY cocktail syrup. It makes an excellent holiday gift, but be sure to save a bottle for yourself to make our...
This relish is based on Italian caponata, which is usually served cold or at room temperature as an appetizer or an accompaniment to meat, poultry, and fish.
In candy-making, the goal is usually to prevent caramel from crystallizing. For this recipe, that's exactly what you want to do to in order to create the grainy, sandy-sugary coating beneath the chocolate....
Aioli is an emulsified sauce, meaning that liquids that don't usually combine -- such as oil and water or, in this case, oil, lemon juice, and vinegar -- are blended together.
Homemade salad dressing is a great way to make a salad feel more special. This shallot vinaigrette elevates the simplest of greens with bursts of tangy flavor.
Rosemary and white beans are always a winning combination, and adding cremini mushrooms and tomatoes makes the pairing even more delicious. The beans break down as they cook, giving this stew a wonderfully...
Chopped eggplant and mushrooms give a rich flavor and meaty texture to this Mediterranean-style vegetable dish. Serve it with some steamed or boiled rice for a well-balanced meal.
Food stylist and editor Frances Boswell's recipe for this Spanish roasted red pepper and almond sauce calls for two different kinds of paprika -- sweet smoked and hot. Serve alongside Shrimp and Clams...
Calvados, an apple brandy, adds a sweet finish to this gravy. The neck and giblets roasted alongside the turkey add flavor to the drippings -- discard them in step 1 for a smooth gravy, or return them...
Meyer lemons add a bit of floral sweetness you don't always find in marmalades, balancing out the bitterness. The preserves make a sensational glaze for roast chicken.
Tempering -- a technique that stabilizes chocolate -- creates a glossy sheen and a crisp snap in the finished confections. For tempering tips, see How to Temper Chocolate.You can also faux-temper the chocolate,...