Bacon-Wrapped Squash Bites

It’s true: Bacon makes anything taste better. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Bitter Widow

A riff on the Negroni from San Francisco’s Salt House. (By Adapted from Salt House)

Best Eggnog

A potent recipe for the holidays. (By Jonathan Hunt)

Full Moon Punch

Duggan McDonnell concocted this eerily strong pumpkin-hued punch. (By Duggan McDonnell)

Asian Iced Tea

A Japanese slant on the classic refresher. (By Nick Mautone)

Crunchy Celery and Romaine Heart Salad

A healthy, light salad that combines hearts of palm, celery hearts, and romaine hearts. (By Kate Ramos)

Caesar Salad

The real deal— anchovies and all. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Braised White Beans with Chard

Hearty winter fare that’s healthy. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Olive-Parsley Dip with Crudités

Elevate your next vegetable tray with a simple, tangy dip packed with olives. (By Kate Ramos)

Guacamole

Once you’ve made this version, you’ll never buy it from the store again. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Slushy Blended Margarita

Our take on the slushy cousin of the famous tequila tail is tasty enough to be given the key to Margaritaville. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Santa Maria

A sainted way to drink tequila. (By Duggan McDonnell)

Caramelized Onion Dip

The addition of goat cheese mimics the zip of Lipton’s famous onion soup mix. (By Kate Ramos)

Beer-Braised Bratwursts with Onion

Served swathed in mustard on a toasted hoagie roll. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Bison Strip Steaks with Brandy Pan Sauce

Pan-seared bison strip steaks are gussied up with a quick brandy-butter and shallot sauce. (By Kate Ramos)