Ranch Water

Three simple ingredients come together in this ranch water recipe, which is bound to become your new go-to summer cocktail. There’s no shortage of options when it comes to tequila cocktails. And while margaritas, tequila sunrises and bloody Marias are always great, it’s this ranch water recipe that reigns supreme on scorching hot summer days. … Read more

Blueberry Cheesecake Jar

The Ultimate No-Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Jar (47g Protein!) We’ve all heard it a million times: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But let’s be completely honest for a second. When you’re rushing to get ready, answering early emails, or trying to drag yourself out of bed, a complex cooking routine is … Read more

Esquites

Creamy, tangy Mexican street corn salad puts the flavors of elote in a bowl. Esquites are the perfect side dish for a barbecue. You may have heard of elotes, the cream-slathered ears of corn with cheese, lime and spices, but do you know about esquites? This Mexican street corn salad takes the flavors we love … Read more

Poor Man’s Pudding

Poor man’s pudding is actually a sort of cake made by pouring a maple-and-cream syrup over a biscuit-like dough. Most of the creamy maple syrup is absorbed into the cake, but the rest forms a decadent caramel sauce as it bakes. I live close to the border of Quebec, and the lovely Québécois dessert known … Read more

Spaghetti Pomodoro

This spaghetti pomodoro recipe proves that simple doesn’t mean basic! The classic Italian pasta dish transforms a handful of ingredients into a robust, full-flavored tomato sauce scented with fresh basil and finished with a dusting of Parmesan cheese. Some classic Italian pasta sauces require hours and hours of simmering to bring the flavors together. Spaghetti … Read more

Buttery Whiskey-Glazed Pearl Onions

I always have pearl onions on hand to add to stews and vegetable dishes—they’re great pickled too. Every Thanksgiving, I make this glazed onion dish. It can easily be made ahead and reheated. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts Test Kitchen Tips Balsamic or red wine vinegar can be substituted for the cider vinegar. As this dish … Read more