Beverages
Rustic Canyon Family Meal Fried Chicken
One of the highlights in the staff-meal rotation at Rustic Canyon is this garlic-ginger fried chicken.
5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Champagne
Because Champagne can be so much more than just bubbly.
How to Buy Sparkling Wine Like a Pro
Champagne isn't the only game in town. In fact, with a little intel, you can find a bottle of bubbly that's much cheaper than Champagne, but is just as bubbly.
Why Less Boozy Cocktails Ruled 2015
2015 was the year of drinking and drinking, but never (okay, rarely) having too much.
We May Have Become Slightly Obsessed With Bowl Food This Year
Plates are so 2014.
8 Things You Can Do To Make Your Hot Chocolate Better Right Now
Now is not the time to play it cool.
Hot White Russian
This steaming version of the classic vodka, cream, and coffee cocktail is especially appealing in winter.
Drink Your Red Wine Hot (And Spiced)
Make this classic holiday drink with mulling spices and red wine.
14 Snacks for Your Next Cocktail Party
Keep it savory. Keep it classy.
7 Ways to Use Eggnog (Besides Drinking It)
It's officially eggnog season.
Spiced Rum Punch with Citrus and Luxardo
Two types of rum double the fun in this citrusy punch. If you can't find kumquats, add another orange.
15 Ways to Drink (and Eat!) Eggnog
Sure you can drink it, but you can eat it too.
The Secret to a Better Party Punch
It's all about the ice, ice baby.
How to Turn a Dinner Party Into an Actual Party
A dinner party has one vibe. A house party has another. How do you get both in one night? A few vibemasters reveal their tricks.
Why the Best Hosts Serve Punch
Go big batch with these three party punches. Then go home (for the holidays).
Crush Royale Cocktail
Cranberry sauce adds a festive holiday hue and refreshing zing to this sparkling cocktail.
What to Do With Bad, Leftover Wine
It was a gift. Now it's a kitchen workhorse.
Blue Smoke Bloody Mary
Pickled okra brine, where have you been all our lives!?
Chocolate-Chestnut Mousse
Your blender does most of the work for you to make this decadent mousse: no eggs, no double boiler, no extra fuss. It's the perfect make-ahead dessert for an impressive holiday meal.