Bourbon&Apple Highball

Ingredients: For the cocktail: 1 1/4 parts Basil Hayden® Kentucky Straight Bourbon 1 part apple cordial 1/2 part freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 part Cynar 1/2 part Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur Soda water Cinnamon stick, for garnish For the apple cordial: 1 cupfresh Gala apple juice 1 cupsugar Directions: Combine the Basil Hayden® Kentucky Straight... » read more

PopcornButterMochiWithFurikake&Black Sesame

Ingredients: 1 pinthalf-and-half 2 cupspopped popcorn, preferably “movie theater”–style microwave popcorn 1/4 cupplus 2 tablespoons of black sesame paste, mixed well 1 tablespoontamari 1 tablespoonpacked light brown sugar 1 large eggs 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract 2 teaspoons(16-ounce) box Koda Farms Blue Star Mochiko 1 tablespoondouble-acting baking powder 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt 2 cups(400 grams) granulated sugar 1/2... » read more

BrownButterPastaWithButternutSquash,Walnuts& Sage

Ingredients: 1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil 1 poundbutternut squash (½ a small squash, sliced in half vertically), peeled and sliced into ¼-inch-thick half moons 1/2 teaspoonfreshly grated nutmeg 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoonscayenne, depending on your penchant for spice Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 12 ounceslinguine pasta 8 tablespoons(1 stick) salted butter... » read more

Deep Fried Oreos®

Ingredients: 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying 1 large egg 1 cup milk 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 cup pancake mix 1 (18 ounce) package cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®) Directions: Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Whisk together the egg, milk, and 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil... » read more

Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 1 pound tri-colored spiral pasta 6 tablespoons salad seasoning mix 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing 2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced ½ yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, chopped Directions: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook... » read more

BourbonStrawberry Spritz

Ingredients: For the cocktail: 1 part Basil Hayden® Kentucky Straight Bourbon 3/4 part strawberry puree 1/2 part freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 part Aperol 1/4 part Luxardo Sparkling wine 1 splash soda water Fresh orange slice, for garnish For the strawberry puree: 1 cupfrozen strawberries 1 cupwater 1 1/2 cupssugar Directions: Combine the Basil Hayden®... » read more

BlisteredGreenBeans&SweetPotatoesWith Tahini

Ingredients: 1 pound(about 3 medium) sweet potatoes, scrubbed 1/4 cuptahini 1 large lemon Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 poundgreen beans, trimmed 2 garlic cloves, grated Flaky sea salt, for serving (optional) Mild chile flake, such as Aleppo pepper or gochugaru, for serving (optional) Directions: Heat the oven to... » read more

TenderChickenLegsWithSchmaltzy Croutons

Ingredients: Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 chicken leg quarters (aka whole chicken legs, about 2½ pounds total) 1 medium red onion, unpeeled and quartered through the root end 1 head garlic, halved crosswise 1 large lemon, sliced into wheels, seeds removed 1 handful thyme or oregano sprigs (optional) 1/3 cupcup extra-virgin olive oil... » read more

Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients: 6 tablespoons chopped onion 4 tablespoons margarine 6 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash 3 cups water 4 cubes chicken bouillon ½ teaspoon dried marjoram ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese Directions: In a large saucepan, saute onions in margarine until tender. Add squash,... » read more

Baked Potato Soup I

Ingredients: 12 slices bacon ⅔ cup margarine ⅔ cup all-purpose flour 7 cups milk 4 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 green onions, chopped 1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium heat until... » read more