Beverages
Espresso Chocolate Sablés
The trick of making an espresso extract to add to the dough is a good one to know. If you want to use it for other things—a spoonful is good in brownies, chocolate sauces or even in chocolate chip cookies—make more than you need now and keep it in the refrigerator, where it will be fine for months. Of course these are good with coffee and coffee drinks, but they’re surprisingly nice with milk and not at all bad with cognac.
Quick Mulled Wine: the Ultimate Winter Party Drink
(It also happens to be the ultimate pajama party drink. Just saying.)
Why You Should Get a Keg For Friendsgiving
Keep your beer close and your friends from disrupting your kitchen space.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Morning Juices and Smoothies
A key ingredient will maximize the nutritional value of your liquid breakfast. And it's probably already sitting in your pantry.
How to Drink All Night at Your Friendsgiving Party—and Not Embarrass Yourself
Yes, you can actually enjoy your Thanksgiving feast—without paying the price the next day.
Spiced Chocolate Torte Wrapped in Chocolate Ribbons
This pecan-studded chocolate spice-cake is filled with a luscious chocolate buttercream, drenched in a rich espresso-infused ganache and then decorated with edible dark and white chocolate ribbons for an impressive presentation.
You Should Serve Punch at Friendsgiving
The easiest, most festive way to keep all your guests happy is a big bowl of sparkling punch with lemon, sage, and ginger.
What to Cook With Epicurious Cabernet Sauvignon
These 11 dishes—for braising, reducing and baking with red wine—are hand-picked by Epicurious Food Editor Rhoda Boone to complement our new line of wines.
What to Cook With Chardonnay
These 11 dishes—for braising, reducing and baking with white wine—are hand-picked by Epi Food Editor Rhoda Boone to complement the new line of Epicurious wines.
How to Choose, Cook, and Entertain With Wine
Choosing which wine to pour, whether it's into a slow braise or into a guest's glass, can be a challenge. Here are some guidelines to make it a little more enjoyable.
Why You Should Put Booze In Your Whipped Cream
Bump up your dessert topping with a little alcohol and a lot more flavor.
Quick Cider-Mulled Wine
This pared-down mulled wine recipe is great for impromptu entertaining this weekend.
Braised and Brûléed Apples with Ice Cream
A thin layer of caramelized sugar on the surface of these apples mimics the crackle of crème brûlée. Finally, a good reason to poach fruit.
This Week in Food News: Refrigeration Ruins Tomatoes and Climate Change Threatens Wine
Plus: how to get teens to eat healthier.
A Slice of Pie and a Cup of Coffee in Honor of Bob Dylan
Congrats on the Nobel Prize, Bob!
Should You Buy IKEA's New Organic Coffee?
Every so often IKEA comes out with a product that's sturdily made, beautifully designed, and stupidly cheap. Is the company's new organic coffee one of them?
A Classic Cocktail Inspired by Pancakes
This twist on the old-fashioned is the perfect drink for fall.
Tiramisu Is the Worst Italian Dessert. Until You Make It Like This.
Pointers for restoring tiramisu's reputation.
Gin and Mint Tea Cocktail
Use gunpowder green tea if you can find it. The robust flavor will provide depth to this quaffable cocktail recipe.
Dark Ginger Rye Cake With Yogurt and Honey
Richly spiced gingerbread with the texture of a moist, dense devil’s food cake, this recipe only gets better if you make it ahead.