Rum Runner

Ingredients: For the Rum Runner: 1 1/2 ouncesdark rum 1 ouncebanana liqueur 1 ounceblackberry liqueur (or other berry liqueur, like crème de cassis or Chambord) 1 ouncepineapple juice 1 ouncefreshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 ouncegrenadine (recipe below) Cocktail cherry and pineapple wedge, for garnish (optional) For the Homemade Grenadine: 1/2 cuppomegranate juice 1/2 cupgranulated sugar... » read more

Mapo Eggplant

Ingredients: Neutral oil (such as canola), for frying 1 poundJapanese or Chinese eggplant 3 ouncesfirm tofu, drained and crumbled 2 teaspoonsfinely minced ginger 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 scallions, white part finely minced, green part chopped 1 1/4 cups1/4 cups water or vegetable broth, plus more for the slurry 1/2 teaspoonSichuan peppercorns, crushed 1/2... » read more

GarlicSmashedPotatoesWithAvocados& Feta

Ingredients: For the potatoes: 2 poundsbaby Yukon gold potatoes 3 tablespoonsplus 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt 4 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 cupflat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped For assembly: 2 large ripe California Avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled 3 cups(about 2½ ounces) basil leaves, roughly torn Zest... » read more

Easy Key Lime Pie

Ingredients: 5 egg yolks, beaten 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk ½ cup key lime juice 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Combine sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks in a large bowl; mix well. Pour into unbaked graham... » read more

EpicSnickerdoodlesFromJessie Sheehan

Ingredients: For the Cookies 3 tablespoonsvegetable shortening 5 tablespoons(71 grams) unsalted butter, almost melted, but with a few soft but solid pieces remaining 3/4 cuppacked (150 grams) light brown sugar 1 teaspoonvanilla extract 1 large egg, cold 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt 1/4 teaspoonground cinnamon 1 teaspooncream of tartar 1 1/2 cups(195 grams) all-​purpose... » read more

Fried Morel Mushrooms

Ingredients: 1 pound morel mushrooms ½ cup oil for frying 2 eggs ¾ cup milk 1 (4 ounce) packet saltine crackers, finely crushed salt and black pepper to taste Directions: Clean the mushrooms carefully with a damp paper towel or a soft mushroom brush. Cut large mushrooms in half. Heat the oil in a large... » read more

Rick’sBirthday Cake

Ingredients: For the Cake: Nonstick spray 1 1/2 cupsDutch-process cocoa powder, sifted, plus more for the pans 3 cupsunbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans 3 cupsdemerara or granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoonsbaking powder 1 1/2 teaspoonsbaking soda 2 1/2 teaspoonskosher salt 4 large eggs plus 2 yolks, room temperature, beaten 1 1/2 cupslow-fat... » read more

Shrimp Pasta Salad With a Creamy Lemon Dressing

Ingredients: ¼ cup Greek yogurt ¼ cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 10 ounces penne pasta 40 medium shrimp, or more to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste ½ cup chopped... » read more

Gluten-Free Pancakes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup(71 grams) white rice flour 1/2 cup(46 grams) oat flour 1/4 cup(28 grams) tapioca flour 2 teaspoonsgranulated sugar 1 teaspoonbaking powder 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda 1/2 teaspoonKosher salt 3/4 cup(170 grams) reduced-fat milk 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking and serving 1 large egg Warmed maple syrup or honey, for serving Directions:... » read more

Sauteed Fiddleheads

Ingredients: 3 cups fresh fiddlehead ferns, ends trimmed 3 tablespoons unfiltered extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fiddlehead ferns in the boiling water until barely tender, 7 to 10... » read more