As someone who spent over 10 years working in some of the world’s best bars and restaurants, I don’t flinch at the thought of an elaborate multistep recipe that yields a very specific single cocktail.

Watermelon syrup recipes offer a refreshing addition to your summer beverages. This watermelon mint syrup pairs delightfully for delicious drinks. Whether you’re harvesting straight from the garden or ...

Wash but do not peel or core the fruit. Cut it into quarters. Place all the fruit in a large slow cooker. Cook on low overnight or at least 10 hours. Drain and press the fruit. I did this in batches ...

What has just two ingredients and seemingly endless uses? You guessed it — simple syrup. It’s probably the most aptly named recipe in the world. It’s made with equal parts sugar and water, so it’s ...

I’m a recipe writer but also a realist. Does everything need to be made from scratch at home? Of course not. As Our Queen Ina (Garten) is famous for saying, “store-bought is fine.” I’d go a step ...

Tofu gets a bum rap. Some people dismiss it as health food for vegans and hippies. Others think that it’s just a jiggly white brick with no flavor. That may be because people think of tofu only as the ...