5 Ingredients or Fewer
Caipirinha
The cooling, bracing Caipirinha, a.k.a. Brazil’s national cocktail, requests your undivided attention.
Frozen Daiquiri
Ditch the shaker and break out the blender. We’re cooling off with lightning-fast frozen daiquiris.
Frozen Mango Margarita
A batch of these fruity frozen mango margaritas is sure to win you the title “life of the party.”
Tequila Sunrise
With just four ingredients and a star-studded fan base that includes Mick Jagger, the tequila sunrise will brighten any cocktail hour.
Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Shake up your next backyard BBQ with this frozen watermelon margarita recipe. It’ll cool you down faster than a dunk in the pool.
Horsefeather
This signature Kansas City cocktail is the Moscow mule’s spicier, boozier Midwestern cousin.
Fennel-Orange Salad
Crisp, thinly sliced fennel ribbons (which have a licorice-like flavor) meet juicy orange wedges and briny olives in this fresh side.
Salty Dog
With its signature salted rim, this vodka and grapefruit cocktail is one easy summer drink.
Tom Collins
This classic cocktail is a simple mix of gin, sugar, lemon juice, and seltzer.
Gold Rush
You only need bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey to shake up the Gold Rush cocktail.
Frozen Margarita
Skip the store-bought margarita mix: These DIY frozen margaritas are the ideal drink for a hot summer day.
Moscow Mule
This gingery vodka cocktail has a complicated past, but the recipe couldn’t be easier to make.
Last Word Cocktail
The Last Word, a classic gin cocktail, balances nutty, herbaceous, sweet, and tart flavors. It’s one of the most successful examples of the equal parts game.
Baked Salmon With Lemon and Thyme
Baking salmon in a low oven keeps the fillets moist and tender for an elegant meal that’s virtually guaranteed to become a staple in your repertoire.
Ruth Reichl’s Matzo Brei
Simple classic matzo brei can go two ways: savory or sweet. This versatile recipe for the ultimate Passover comfort food lets you decide how to take it.
Creamy Polenta
Cooking the polenta covered allows condensation to build up, eliminating the need for constant stirring.
Paper Plane
Starring two bitter Italian liqueurs, bourbon, and lemon juice, this four-ingredient cocktail is as easy to make as it is to sip.
Crispy Baked Chicken Wings
These chicken wings are as golden and crispy as can be—without the hassle of deep-frying.
Old-Fashioned Muffins With Variations
This classic muffin recipe provides instructions for making many quick bread variations, including blueberry muffins, pecan muffins, bacon muffins, and more.
Garlic Bread
This easy garlic bread recipe turns out a rich, buttery loaf topped with crispy Parmesan. Make it to accompany any soup, salad, or pasta.