Slushy Blended Margarita

Our take on the slushy cousin of the famous tequila tail is tasty enough to be given the key to Margaritaville.

Santa Maria

A sainted way to drink tequila.

Caramelized Onion Dip

The addition of goat cheese mimics the zip of Lipton’s famous onion soup mix.

Beer-Braised Bratwursts with Onion

Served swathed in mustard on a toasted hoagie roll.

Bison Strip Steaks with Brandy Pan Sauce

Pan-seared bison strip steaks are gussied up with a quick brandy-butter and shallot sauce.

Chopped Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino

With lemon, mint, and black pepper.

Lime-Pineapple Scones

Cakey scones with a tropical kick.

Roasted Pistachio Ice Cream

Packed with nut flavor.

Mushroom-Stuffed Chicken with White Wine Sauce

Whether for a dinner party or a weeknight meal, this elegant, convenient dish can be prepared ahead of time.

Ecuadoran Shrimp Cocktail (Cóctel de Camarones)

Ceviche meets shrimp tail.

Cucumber and Green Grape Gazpacho

Gazpacho goes green as tart grapes and cooling cucumbers replace tomatoes.

Apple-Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing

A three-layer extravaganza with a touch of molasses and shredded apple to keep it moist.

White Bean–Olive-Basil Spread

Good as either a dip or a spread.

Chocolate Toffee Pumpkin Seed Bark

With a pinch of cayenne.

White Chocolate–Cranberry Bark

A festive confection for the holidays.