PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS Controversial opinion: Hand pies are better than regular pies. Hear us out. Hand pies have the perfect crust-to-filling ratio. They’re less work than a classic double-crust pie, for sure. But perhaps the best part? No soggy bottoms. Plus, hand pies are delicious and can be filled with everything … Read more
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS Watch out BBQ sauce, there’s a new tangy condiment in town: apple chutney. It’s here to amp up your savory dishes, from pork chops to grilled cheese sandwiches to baked brie. We also like to stir apple chutney into soups and curries, serve it with ham, or scoop … Read more
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS On a summer hot day, it’s key to have refreshing dishes on hand. From cold soups, like gazpacho, to icebox treats, like frozen s’mores, and drinks, like watermelon agua fresca, cool, crisp recipes are essential. That’s where this cucumber, tomato, and onion salad comes in. It features peak-of-summer … Read more
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON There are few things that make us feel more like a spoiled little kid than an ice cream sundae. The rich ice cream base topped with all of your favorite things is the surest way to bring out a smile in anyone. And no sundae is more iconic … Read more
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE It goes without saying that dishes that hail from the vast and diverse country of India are quite delicious. From chicken tikka masala to lamb curry to tandoori chicken, you name it, every dish from the subcontinent is deeply flavorful. The same goes for tomato chutney, a spiced … Read more
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS If you’ve ever been to Brazil, there’s a very good chance you’ve downed at least one ice cold glass of the country’s national cocktail: the Caipirinha. The key ingredient is cachaça, a spirit made from fermented sugar cane juice. The resulting liquor is funky and vegetal, with sharp … Read more
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS For those who love gin, this bright, juicy cocktail will definitely live up to its name. With only three essential ingredients — honey, lemon, and gin — a good Bee’s Knees perfectly highlights the complex flavors of the starring spirit. Though this Prohibition-era drink may have been created … Read more
Don’t get us wrong: we’re big fans of traditional sushi with rice. Whether it’s a California Roll, a Dragon Roll, or even Shrimp Tempura Rolls, we love them all! But sometimes we’re craving something a little more out of the box (sushi stacks? BLT sushi?) And lately we’ve been satisfying our sushi cravings with these … Read more
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS Nothing says Fourth of July quite like a patriotic red, white, and blue dessert, especially this eye-popping lemon-berry firecracker cake. It’s decorated with an explosion of color to match the festivities in the sky. Looking for more festive treats worthy of Independence Day? Try a fruit-forward flag cake, … Read more
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCE Say hello to your new favorite Italian treats, Zeppole! (One donut is called a zeppola, while zeppole is plural.) These tiny donuts are fried until perfectly golden brown, then tossed in an orange sugar (or powdered sugar, if you prefer). More similar to cake donuts than yeasted ones, … Read more