Truffled Fingerling Smashed Potatoes

Fragrant white truffle oil takes humble mashers to a new level.

Michelada

A Mexican-style beer tail that’s somewhat akin in flavor to a Bloody Mary.

Classic Mac Salad

Irresistibly creamy pasta with crunch and zing.

Mozzarella and Fresh Basil Grilled Pizza

A casual and simple recipe to make for friends.

Oat and Honey Vodka

An amazing feat of infusion.

Buttery Mashed Potatoes

Nothing more than potato, butter, and broth, these mashers are an exercise in restraint.

The Eva

Mexico’s classic apple soda makes an excellent mixer in this simple brandy tail.

Kava Shake

A creamy choco-coconut milk shake laced with an herbal kava twist.

Mint "Limonata"

A boozy take on the Italian soda with mint and limoncello.

Halibut with Orange-Parsley Butter and Succotash

Grilled halibut is topped with compound butter and served over a vinegared succotash of lima beans, black-eyed peas, and corn.

Tropical Fruit Cooler

Make a pitcher and watch it disappear.

Bacon, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese Grilled Pizza

Pesto replaces traditional tomato sauce on this salty, smoky pizza.

Roasted Pepper and Spicy Sausage Grilled Pizza

Smoky grilled pizza topped with spicy sausage and roasted peppers.

Goat Cheese Toasts with Asparagus-Mushroom Ragu

Creamy asparagus-and-mushroom ragu tops crunchy toasts slathered with goat cheese.

“do justice” to each. I’ve never tasted a vintage Champagne and haven’t had much experience with the non-vintages outside the occasional glass of Veuve at a party. After doing some research online about the...