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Classic Dry Martini

A classic dry martini cocktail made with gin and vermouth and stirred with ice.

Author: The Editors of Epicurious

Old Fashioned

The invention of the drink is frequently (and probably inaccurately) credited to a bartender at the Pendennis Club, in Louisville, Kentucky, who around...

Author: Robert Hess

Sun Dried Tomato and Pesto Torta

You can make this up to three days ahead; be sure to start at least one day in advance.

Basic Mead

The mead you make with this recipe will reflect the qualities of the honey you use. Consult our guide to mead and consider using a first-rate varietal...

Bacon and Cheddar Toasts

An easy recipe from Gourmet magazine that is one of Ruth Reichl's favorites.

Author: Paul Grimes

Best Deviled Eggs

This classic deviled eggs recipe is a creamy, rich, and easy but elegant appetizer. Your choice of paprika will determine the depth of flavor.

Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions

Reminiscent of fondue, this rich appetizer is lovely served alongside an assortment of crudités and your favorite mulled wine. Be sure to order the uncut...

Sea Salt Roasted Pecans

An easy Sea Salt-Roasted Pecans recipe

Author: Elizabeth Falkner

Roasted Garlic Crostini with Assorted Toppings

Because its texture is buttery and rich, I like to spread it on crostini. Once you've spread the roasted garlic over your toasts you can choose from a...

Author: Wolfgang Puck

Polenta Bites with Wild Mushrooms and Fontina

Store-bought tubes of polenta are the ultimate appetizer shortcut: just slice and toast in the oven, top with sautéed wild mushrooms and a sprinkling...

Author: Anna Stockwell

Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix for Margaritas

A base used for making Margaritas

Blue Cheese Dip

Author: Sarah Dickerman

Classic Cheese Ball

Served alongside boozy martinis, this is the classic cheese ball of yesteryear, perfect for retro-chic parties.

French 75

This recipe is from Eben Freeman, bartender of Tailor Restaurant in New York City. The drink tastes best when served very cold, so Freeman recommends making...

Author: Eben Freeman

Baked Crab Dip

Fresh crab meat is so rich, fabulous, and sweet that, for this dip, I wanted to highlight the texture and flavor of the crab without masking it. Served...

Author: Diane Morgan

Cheddar Horseradish Spread

Author: Paul Grimes

Frico

Author: Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Homemade Ginger Ale

Author: Andrea Albin

Mini Crab Cakes

Serve these crab cake bites at your next party, but don't sleep on 'em-they disappear fast.

Author: Betty Rosbottom

Garlic and Cheese Crostini

These toasts are topped with a light sprinkling of minced garlic, olive oil, and sharp Pecorino Romano before being baked. Garlicky and salty, they are...

Gougères

Author: Dorie Greenspan

Moroccan Style Chicken Phyllo Rolls

These rolls are based loosely on b'stilla - a phyllo-crusted "pie" of shredded chicken that's been simmered with Moroccan spices and then mixed with egg...

Homemade Ginger Beer

Author: Andrea Albin

Vodka and Watermelon Cooler

An easy Vodka and Watermelon Cooler drink recipe

Blueberry Lemon Cream Tarts

We make the shells for these tarts with packaged graham cracker crumbs to save time. If your brown sugar contains hard lumps, force it through a sieve...

Pesto, Olive, and Roasted Pepper Goat Cheese Torta

Pesto, Olive, and Roasted-Pepper Goat Cheese Torta

Pastry Wrapped Brie with Raspberries

An easy Pastry-Wrapped Brie recipe with Raspberries

Author: Inez Holderness