Veal Chops with Sherry Gastrique and Roasted Peperonata

This comforting cheeseburger-inspired pasta from Kiano Moju is bolstered by berbere spice.

A pinch of sugar in the spice rub ensures picture-perfect grill marks with layers of flavor.

We don’t bake with grapes as often as we should. But even the most average supermarket varieties come alive when roasted with a bit of sugar and seasoning.

An espresso-and-cumin-spiked rub (or brine) gives this smoked chicken impressive flavor.

This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!

Crème de violette is an exuberantly floral violet liqueur that gives vibrant color to this fun frozen cocktail.

Caramelized onions, melty Gruyère, and a deeply savory broth deliver the kind of comfort that doesn’t need improving.

With elderflower liqueur, mint, and prosecco, the effervescent Hugo spritz cocktail is a hit year round, but particularly on warm nights.