CHOW Ginger Beer

Ginger beer from scratch for the DIY-er in all of us. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

CHOW Root Beer

Brew and bottle this classic soda yourself. (By Regan Burns)

Crawfish Boil

Why not do your own boil? (By Adapted from Gregg Sedotal)

Tomatoes Packed in Their Own Juices

Home-canned tomatoes with a hint of basil. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Fragrant Blueberry Jam

Packed with a punch berry, this jam is tasty enough to eat off the spoon. (By Kate Ramos)

Borscht

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

Vietnamese-Style Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Fresh, summery ingredients in a neatly wrapped package. (By Regan Burns)

Saffron Panna Cotta with Bitter Honey

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

New England Clam Chowder

Creamy, briny, and smoky— it’s chowdah-licious! (By Kate Ramos)

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

Shallots and red chile flakes flavor this simple sauté. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Black Beans with Mexican Beer

A spicy new technique adds lots of flavor. (By Regan Burns)

Almond and Walnut Baklava

Fennel seed and lemon-honey syrup dress up this Middle Eastern sweet. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Bombay Government Punch

The original rum punch. (By David Wondrich)

Kiwi Cheesecake

This rich, creamy, New York-style cheesecake is great on its own or topped with honey-soaked kiwi. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Boar Ragu

Light, cheesy pillows of pasta with a hearty sauce. (By Adapted from Frank De Carlo)