Beverages
Aperol-Grapefruit Spritz
Aperol spritz is one of the most popular aperitifs in Italy, and you'll soon find out why after tasting this.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
Blackberry–Asian Pear Salad with Blackberry–Earl Grey Sauce
You can make a larger batch of the Earl Grey sugar and sprinkle it on sugar cookies, pie dough, or scones before baking.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Marcus Nilsson
Ginger-Lime Spritz
Go with a Brut style (the driest) when picking out your Prosecco for max refreshment.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
Brandied Cherries with Vanilla Bean
Store infused boozy fruit in a cool, dark place to slow oxidation, kinda like aging your own wine!
By Alison RomanPhotography by Eva Kolenko
Bachelor Jam
Store infused booze in a cool, dark place to slow oxidation, kinda like aging your own wine!
By Alison RomanPhotography by Eva Kolenko
Cucumber-Gin Spritz
Skip the pricey Champagne and go for Italian Prosecco, with lots of solid options under $15.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
Pinto Bean and Ham Torta
These fillings would also work wrapped up in a tortilla or lavash.
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau
Coffee Stracciatella
There's nothing, um, vanilla about our homemade version of the classic, making it the perfect, most delicious base for coffee stracciatella.
By Bon AppétitPhotography by Mouthfeel
Caramel and Root Beer Float
Pour in the root beer slowly, allowing it to cascade over the ice cream, then top off until the glass is full.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Ted Cavanaugh
Simple Two-Layer Chocolate Birthday Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache
Icing on top and in the middle, sides left bare: This modern-looking style shows off the cake’s decadent (and perfectly even) chocolate layers.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
Chocolate Birthday Sheet Cake
The genius part of this rich and moist sheet cake recipe is the “reverse creaming” method. Instead of creaming butter and sugar before adding the liquid ingredients and flour, you’ll gradually add the liquid ingredients into the flour. As a result, the cake bakes almost perfectly flat—no domed tops, no layers to trim.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Alex Lau
The Troy Monson
Yes, you can use regular oranges, but don’t you just love the color you get from blood oranges?!
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau
Raspberry-Peach Bellini Ice Pops
Prosecco adds a little bit of a kick to these fruity pops. Avoid the urge to add any more than the recipe calls for—too much alcohol and the pops won’t freeze solid.
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau
Rosé Spritzer
These breezy cocktails are the kind of thing you can drink all afternoon.
By Alison RomanPhotography by Christopher Testani
Guinness Affogato
The recipe doesn’t say to add a shot of Baileys, but we have a feeling you wouldn’t regret doing so.
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau
Ginger-Chocolate Guinness Float
The recipe doesn’t say to add a shot of Baileys, but we have a feeling you wouldn’t regret doing so.
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau
Chocolate Guinness Float
The recipe doesn’t say to add a shot of Baileys, but we have a feeling you wouldn’t regret doing so.
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau
Spicy Bourbon-Citrus Cocktail
The ice in this spicy grapefruit cocktail dilutes the drink over time, so you can keep sipping well into the party.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Jarren Vink
Holiday Rum Sparkler
You’ll have enough honey syrup that you can easily scale up this cocktail for a crowd. Created in partnership with Chef Watson.
By Bon AppétitPhotography by Alex Lau
Spiced and Spiked Hibiscus Tea
Truth be told, the bourbon's optional, and this is equally delicious hot or cold.
By Claire SaffitzPhotography by Peden + Munk