Beverages
Berry Protein Smoothie
With cottage cheese blended right in—yes—this smoothie will keep you full until lunch.
By Rebecca Firkser
Watermelon Cosmo
Muddled melon lends a hot pink hue. Call it the drink of the summer if you must!
By Jesse Szewczyk
Fresh Tomato Michelada
Use summer’s ripest offerings to make this Mexican party bev.
By Nina Moskowitz
Peaches Foster
This speedy one-pan summer dessert channels peaches and cream with a twist.
By Rebecca Firkser
Earl Grey–Chocolate Cupcakes With Blackberry Frosting
Tender, moist chocolate cupcakes stained with Earl Grey tea and topped with a brilliant magenta frosting made from fresh blackberries.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Tiramisu Panna Cotta
Creamy panna cotta imbued with mascarpone, espresso, cocoa, and booze is everything you love about classic Italian tiramisu in a lusciously wobbly package.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Giant Baba Au Rhum
This playful take on classic Italian rum babà soaks a giant, plush brioche loaf in a fiery rum syrup infused with plenty of citrus.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Cassata Slab Cake
This sheetcake version of Italian cassata houses a booze-soaked spongecake and sweet ricotta under a blanket of green marzipan dotted with candied fruit.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Harissa Scampi
Harissa adds a layer of nuance to this twist on Italian American favorite, shrimp scampi, offering added body and warmth from spices such as caraway and cumin.
By Chris Morocco
Zabaglione
A light, frothy Italian dessert made from egg yolks, sugar, and Prosecco, this easy zabaglione recipe is perfect served warm with fruit and biscotti.
By Rebecca Firkser
Creamy Fondue Beans
All the cozy vibes of the classic gooey-cheesy dish, made into a 20-minute meal.
By Nina Moskowitz
Boozy Cherry and Chocolate Pavlova
Pavlova meets Black Forest cake in a holiday dessert designed to steal the spotlight.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Shrimp Scampi Bisque
This garlicky shrimp scampi version of a classic bisque embraces the technique of blending seafood shells for a luxuriously silky and creamy end result.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Masala Tea Creme Pies
A simple sandwich cookie made with black tea, fresh ginger, and ground cardamom that tastes just like a cup of milky chai.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Cranberry-Wine Swirl Cookies
These pinwheel-style swirls pair classic sugar cookie dough with cranberry and red wine jam. They’re equally at home on a cheese plate and served as dessert.
By Kendra Vaculin
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
Pecan Cake
This tender butter pecan cake channels all the gooey richness of pecan pie, with toasted nuts and a sticky bourbon caramel glaze.
By June Kim
Paper Fleet (Paper Planes for a Crowd)
One classic Paper Plane—great. Enough of that same classic cocktail to serve a crowd? Sign us up, we’ll bring the bourbon.
By Kendra Vaculin