Christmas Cherry Fizz Mocktail
The cherry juice gives this drink its color before the club soda ever hits the glass. A quick stir with fresh lime and simple syrup turns it into a tart, … Read more
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Easy Yule Log
The warm cake is much easier to roll than it looks. Once it comes out of the oven, I turn it onto fresh parchment and roll it while it’s still … Read more
Broccoli Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes
The knife slides into the center of a russet, and the skin gives just enough to tell you it’s ready. That’s the moment I look forward to with these broccoli … Read more
Supreme Soy Sauce Fried Rice
The rice should hiss as soon as it hits the hot pan, then loosen into separate grains as you toss it. That quick, lively stir-fry is what makes Supreme Soy … Read more
Christmas Donut Tree
Six mini donuts across the widest row can look more like a loose pile than a tree if they drift off center. I arrange the Christmas Donut Tree on its … Read more
Christmas Cupcakes
The batter turns from streaky to smooth in just a few whisk strokes, and that’s the point to stop. I keep the cupcake base simple so the vanilla crumb gives … Read more
Shrimp Cobb Salad
When vinaigrette runs off wet romaine and collects at the bottom of the plate, the first bites can taste flat. For this Shrimp Cobb Salad, I start with crisp, thoroughly … Read more
Gingerbread Cookie Bars
When the pan comes out of the oven, the top looks set, but the bars still need time to cool before the frosting goes on. That pause is worth it: … Read more
Microwave Baked Potato
The fork should meet almost no resistance when this potato is ready. If the center is still firm, the outside can look done while the thickest part needs more time; … Read more
English Jacket Potatoes
The first clue that a jacket potato is ready is the skin: it feels dry and crisp instead of soft, while a skewer slips into the middle without resistance. Getting … Read more