In the pantheon of winter drinks, hot buttered rum is among the most satisfying and misunderstood. The cocktail recipe dates to colonial New England, when historians say the rum and butter mixture was used as a medicinal tonic for sore throats. It remained popular—albeit less frequently prescribed by doctors—until a 20th-century hater emerged. In his … Read more
Before we share our list of St-Germain drinks with you, we realize you may have landed here without knowing what the French elderflower liqueur actually is—although I guess we kind of just told you. To give a little more detail: The elder plant, which has a wide geographical distribution, bears large clusters of small white … Read more
If you’ve been looking for 🎄The Best Christmas Cocktails🎄, rest assured: You’ve found them. Whether you’re planning to pour prosecco at the holiday party or cozy up with a whiskey cocktail at home by the fire, the following recipes will reinvigorate your winter drink game. We’ve got easy spritzes and simple stirred drinks, variations on the martini and mulled wine, and a … Read more
It’s worth thinking about Christmas breakfast ideas before the big day comes. If we know anything about Christmas morning, it’s that trying to come up with a plan while you’re in the thick of it all is like leading a team of reindeer without having Rudolf’s nose to guide the way. So, think: Are you … Read more
While a whole roast duck might seem like a special-occasion dish—something you’d serve for Christmas dinner or order in certain Chinese restaurants—it’s actually very simple to make. If you can prepare a Thanksgiving turkey (or even a roast chicken), you can cook a whole duck. In some ways, cooking duck is even easier than cooking … Read more
Step 1 Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Step 2 Sift 2½ cups (313 g) all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp. baking soda, and ¼ tsp. kosher salt into a large bowl. Set aside. Step 3 Beat 1 cup (2 sticks) … Read more
This cocoa cake asks little and gives so much. But you don’t have to take our word for it: This is “hands down my favorite cake to bake,” writes one reviewer, who goes on to say it’s “always reliable and always delicious.” Another reports to have made the recipe no less than five times, and … Read more
We love a seaside clambake or cozy bowl of chowder as much as the next beach bum, but clam recipes have so much more to offer. These small but mighty bivalves are flavor powerhouses with the ability to add a briny punch to a host of dishes. Bonus: They come with their own sauce. When … Read more
In a perfect world, Halloween cookies don’t compete with the annual bonanza of candy corn, peanut butter cups, and other sweets that vie for candy lovers’ attention this time of year. Instead, my ideal Halloween treats celebrate that bounty. That’s why I was immediately on board with my test kitchen pal Kat Boytsova’s idea to … Read more
Step 1 Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat oven to 350°. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Step 2 Whisk 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon, 1½ tsp. ground ginger, 1 tsp. ground nutmeg, and ¾ tsp. ground cloves in a small bowl to make pumpkin pie spice. Whisk 3 … Read more