If you ask me, the very best part of shakshuka is the sauce – so why not enjoy a big bowl of it? This recipe turns that spicy tomato-and-pepper sauce into a comforting, savory shakshuka soup that’s perfect for dipping crusty bread and savoring every spoonful. Not long ago we drove up to Connecticut for … Read more

A few weeks ago I found a wonderful punch jar at a thrift store for $10. I walked away at first, but my husband and I agreed we needed to go back and get it. We love hosting outdoor barbecues, and the jar seemed perfect for serving a big, colorful drink that everyone could enjoy. … Read more

Sister Pie founder and head baker Lisa Ludwinski shares her celebrated Ginger Peach Biscuit Pie recipe. With Midwest roots and a Brooklyn inflection, Sister Pie bakery brings a fresh approach to pastries in Detroit. This Ginger Peach Biscuit Pie was featured in the July/August issue and is an ideal late-summer dessert when peaches are at … Read more

Picked up a bag of ripe peaches at the farmers market? This Peach Crostata — a rustic, free-form peach tart — is the perfect way to enjoy them. It’s simple, seasonal, and highlights juicy summer fruit. A Peach Crostata is essentially a peach galette: a rustic, free-form tart that showcases fresh ripe peaches (or nectarines) … Read more

This Triple Chocolate Cake delivers intense chocolate flavor in every bite. Moist chocolate cake layers are paired with a silky chocolate ganache and a smooth chocolate buttercream filling, then finished with extra buttercream and mini chocolate chips on top for a truly indulgent dessert. Looking for more dessert ideas? Try recipes like Carrot Cake, Turtle … Read more

Jump to Recipe These marbled sugar cookies are classic cut-out sugar cookies infused with fragrant vanilla bean and finished with a simple, glossy vanilla glaze. The marble effect is easy to create and customizable with any colors you choose, making these cookies perfect for holidays, parties, or gifts. With a tender center and crisp edges, … Read more

This Chinese sausage fried rice is the ultimate fried rice. It’s a flavour-packed comfort food that’s quick and easy to prepare. Enjoy it on its own or serve alongside your favourite Asian dishes. Chinese sausages (lap cheong) are fragrant, cured pork sausages that add a lot of depth to any stir-fry or rice dish. See … Read more

Curious about the pickleback? This simple shot pairs a measure of whiskey with a chaser of chilled pickle brine for a bold, salty contrast. Below you’ll find the history, ingredients, variations, and clear instructions to enjoy a classic Pickleback Shot with Jameson Irish Whiskey or your whiskey of choice. Pickleback Shot Recipe A pickleback is … Read more

Warm Beet Salad with Foraged Mushrooms at Dressing Room in Westport, CT I have lived in Connecticut for more than 25 years. I moved here after graduate school and raised all four of my sons in the Nutmeg State. Although my husband and I come from different places—he from New York City and I from … Read more

This cherry buttercream is smooth, fluffy, and packed with real maraschino cherry flavor. Maraschino cherry juice provides both the pale pink color and the characteristic cherry taste, while a small amount of almond extract enhances the fruitiness without making the frosting taste like almond. It’s an easy, reliable frosting for layer cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and … Read more