Simple Cooking

Not exactly classic, but certainly alluring, this version leaves out Triple Sec for a simplified version of the cocktail.

The name says it all. Or does it? You're drinking vodka. Lots of it.

Gin and Champagne make a bubbly wonderful duo, which is why this classic cocktail is always a good idea.

There’s a simple structure behind all sours, a family of citrus-based cocktails.

If you can’t find Little Gem, use any other small crunchy green, such as romaine hearts.

The texture of these delicate slice-and-bakes is similar to a Mexican wedding cookie: crumbly, but insanely tender.

If using beans or rice as pie weights, use a lot.

If we had to give this salsa a heat index rating, it would get three out of five chiles.

Looks like a perfectly innocent bowl of apricot jam, burns like a bright and fruity pepper jelly.

A cooling and crunchy green version of the typical salsa.

These will be sweet and chewy when done and are the perfect decorations for BA's Best Carrot Cake.

In addition to looking at the color of the liquid butter as it cooks, keep your eyes trained on the solids; the butter is ready when the bits are very dark brown.

Plenty of butter and breadcrumbs make for a super-decadent, extra-crispy roast chicken.

Translation: Garlic shrimp. Which explains why there’s a clove of garlic for every shrimp in this saucy dish.

We will avoid all Sex and the City references here, but the fact remains: This cocktail is a modern classic for a reason.

This 24-hour method will transform uncooked salmon into a side of firm, silky fish. Buy the best you can afford.

Deviled eggs are always a crowd-­pleaser and are a great way to extend your relationship with eggs beyond breakfast. Here’s a twist on the classic that packs more flavor and far more nutrition with the powers of mustard greens and roasted red pepper. These are great for a snack or for lunch at work.

Juicy wild blueberries and a subtle sweetness from the mint pair well with the vegetal taste of greens in this aromatic smoothie.

If you love sweet and salty paired in one dish, then this nourishing salad is for you. To take this dish on the road, pack the berries and the dressing separately to avoid wilting the greens. For a cocktail party, swap the greens out for lettuce cups and spoon them full of the carrots, radishes, berries, and nuts, then drizzle with dressing.

Barbecue stuffed baked potatoes have never been easier! Just 4 ingredients to this super speedy meal if you plan ahead on the weekend.