Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi)

Glutinous rice cakes, called mochi, are used throughout Japanese cuisine. Try your hand at making your own with this straightforward recipe. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce

A quick, versatile Korean chile sauce. (By Kate Ramos)

Oven-Fried Buttermilk Chicken

Heavenly either hot from the oven or cold, buttermilk fried chicken is a staple at any self-respecting summer picnic. (By Kate Ramos)

Icebox Sugar Cookies

Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies

Mexican chocolate and cayenne lend exotic spice. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Coconut-Date Icebox Cookies

Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Saffron Panna Cotta with Bitter Honey

An intriguing balance of creamy and bitter. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Chocolate-Pecan Race Day Pie

Spiked with bourbon— it’s a Kentucky Derby classic. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Lemon Pound Cake

This golden, rich cake benefits from a generous amount of butter. (By François Payard)

Mini Tapenade and Manchego Sandwiches

Simple, quick, and perfect with a tail at your next party. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Borscht

Beet and meat pair up for borscht goodness. (By Kate Ramos)

Royal Icing

The ultimate icing for decorating cookies. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Meyer Lemon and Black Pepper Cookies

Icebox cookies for those with subtle, sophisticated taste. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Oat and Honey Vodka

An amazing feat of infusion. (By Adapted from Blue Hill Stone Barns)

White "Groom's" Fruitcake

Buttery and citrusy, this fruitcake is delicious either fresh or aged for months. (By Aida Mollenkamp)