Simple Cooking

Firm tuna or swordfish holds up to the heat of the grill in these chipotle-spiced brochetas de pescado. 

Named for the French Quarter of New Orleans, this classic cocktail is complex and boozy. It’s made with rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, and Bénédictine, an herbal liqueur that's sweetened with a touch of honey.

In this ceviche verde, halibut or sea bass is dressed with fresh lime juice blended with cilantro, mint, and pepitas.

Everybody needs a go-to easy coffee cake recipe they can turn to for leisurely morning baking. This version doesn't require a mixer.

Call it garlic mayonnaise or aioli, this zhuzhed-up condiment brings a boost of flavor to just about everything it touches.

With loads of juicy blackberries and an easy lattice crust, this may just be the world’s most perfect pie.

This easy blueberry cobbler recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep, making it an ideal summer dessert.

This make-ahead Sicilian dish makes a great party appetizer, but you can also eat it all by yourself with a few slices of crusty bread.

Raspberry swirl cheesecake is better with homemade raspberry purée and an easy brown butter crust.

Green and frothy in appearance, this gin, lime, and absinthe cocktail is a whimsical warm-weather drink.

Enjoy light, crispy batter-fried squash blossoms alongside your favorite aperitivo.

Find out why one reviewer calls it “the holy grail of BBQ sauces.”

In this date-night meal, mussels and clams get tangled up in strands of nutty buckwheat noodles soaking in a briny, garlicky, and ever-so-slightly-spicy broth.

If you’ve ever looked at a jar of mayo and wondered, “So what is this stuff exactly?” this homemade mayonnaise recipe is for you.

The secret to soft and sweet eggplant? Toss it in the microwave.

This dish may look meaty, but these lemongrass tempeh crumbles are vegan with a citrusy and spicy edge.

Cutting out the protein not only makes this green mango salad less fussy (read: faster to make) but also highlights the tropical flavor combinations.

This cooling-but-spicy slaw is the ideal side for barbecue or any summer cookout food.

The cooling, bracing Caipirinha, a.k.a. Brazil’s national cocktail, requests your undivided attention.