Beloved by bartenders for its pungent flavor and ability to stand up to spirits like whiskey, rum, and tequila, ginger beer is a major player in classic cocktails like the Moscow mule or Dark and Stormy—but the spicy elixir is refreshing enough sipped on its own. The naturally fizzy drink is made via a simple … Read more
Known equally for its alleged nausea-relieving properties as for its ability to turn any spirit into a quick cocktail, ginger ale has a broad fan base. Trouble is, some store-bought brands skip real ginger root (the very ingredient responsible for that stomach-settling sensation) in favor of artificial ginger flavors and sweeteners. The good news? You … Read more
Linzer cookies are handheld riffs on linzer torte, a jam-filled cake from Linz, Austria, that dates to the 1700s. Black currant preserves were traditional in 18th-century Austrian abbeys, but modern bakers customize their linzer cookie recipes in all sorts of ways. Swap blanched and toasted hazelnuts for some or all of the almonds in the … Read more
Step 1 Preheat oven to 350° with a rack in the middle. Grease an 8×2″ round cake pan with unsalted butter, then dust with all-purpose flour, tapping out excess. (Alternatively, butter cake pan, then line the bottom with a parchment paper round and butter the paper.) Step 2 Whisk 1½ cups (187 g) all-purpose flour, … Read more
Step 1 Peel 4 large russet potatoes (about 2¼ lb.) and halve lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into ½”-thick wedges, transferring as cut to a large bowl of cold water. Chill 30 minutes. Step 2 Heat 3 qt. vegetable oil (96 oz.) in a deep 6-qt. heavy pot or fryer fitted with deep-fry thermometer over medium-high … Read more
Whether you call them summer rolls or fresh spring rolls, this popular Vietnamese snack is easy to make at home (though it can take a fair amount of time to assemble). Prep a few ingredients in advance, grab a friend to help form an assembly line, and you’ll have no trouble cranking them out for … Read more
An American institution shrouded in red-hot mythology, the Buffalo wings recipe that kicked off the game day and bar night staple is hard to pin down. According to one origin story, a proprietor of Anchor Bar in Buffalo invented hot wings sometime in the 1960s. Faced with hungry patrons and a fridge full of chicken … Read more
A good roast leg of lamb recipe should be simple and impressive—something you can serve to guests on Easter or Passover that’s equally easy for a special Sunday dinner. This version, flavored modestly with garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper and finished with an easy red wine pan sauce, is just that. (It also has hundreds of reviews … Read more