Mary-Frances Heck
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Classic Turkey Gravy
This Thanksgiving essential can be whipped together while the turkey rests.
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Chocolate Mousse
A splash of espresso or strong coffee makes this chocolaty dessert all the richer.
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BA’s Best Barbecue Ribs
These make-ahead ribs are baked in the oven for ease, then grilled to a lacquered char.
Culture
A French Picnic Menu to with Roast Chicken, White Bean Tapenade, Marinated Vegetables, and Little Apricot Cakes
Transport the flavors of France to the park or beach with this delicious moveable feast
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White Bean Tapenade
This textured spread is great served with cured meats. If you wind up with leftovers, use it on sandwiches.
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Marinated Summer Vegetables
Adding veggies to the marinade while warm helps them absorb more flavor.
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Little Apricot Cakes
As summer progresses and apricots go out of season, try these desserts with ripe plums instead.
Culture
6 Great Wooden Cocktail Muddlers
If you want herbs, fruits, and even vegetables in your cocktails, you'll want to add one of these 6 wooden muddlers to your drink-making kit
Cooking
6 Easy, Delicious Family Dinners for $15 or Less
April 15 is approaching, and we're feeling a little...light in the wallet. But here's 6 knockout meals we can make for less than $15
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The Vespa
Martini drinker? Try this Italian take on the Vesper, which uses the slightly sweet aperitif Cocchi Americano.
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The New York Sour
A red wine float turns the classic, summery whiskey sour into a cold-weather favorite.
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The Champagne Cocktail
This is a cocktail everyone should master. Bonus: It gives you a chance to experiment with all those new bitters.
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Sherry Pimm's Cup
The Brits live on easy-drinking Pimm's in warmer weather. For a bit more character, we add dry Sherry to the mix.
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The Rabbit
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Sherry Pimm's Cup
Go big with garnishes--it should look like there's a garden growing in there.
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The Sweet Pea
Muddled peas add a fresh twist. Pouring through a fine-mesh strainer makes for a clean-drinking cocktail.
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Brown Rice and Beans with Ginger Chile Salsa
It's not traditional, but we love the heat that fresh ginger adds to the salsa that accompanies this brown rice and beans recipe.
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Parmesan Bread Pudding with Broccoli Rabe and Pancetta
There's a lot packed into this savory bread pudding recipe: pancetta, broccoli rabe, Parmesan cheese, and of course, eggs.