by Emily Black | photos by Rory Doyle
4 black or red plums 4 fresh apricots 1 pint fresh blackberries 1 bottle good red wine 1 cup vodka 1 cup pomegranate juice ¼ cup simple syrup Ice 1 cup blackberry seltzer or soda Whole cherries for garnish Fresh mint for garnish Cut plums and apricots in half, remove...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
2 ripe plums, thinly sliced 1 cup cherries, pits removed and halved 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Smoked sea salt ¼ vanilla bean, split 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese ½ baguette, sliced thinly and toasted ...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped ½ cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced...
by New Albany, the Coffee Addict
CRUST: ¼ cup melted butter 3 cups lemon cookies Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend in the food processor until fully crumbled. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper. Bake 10 minutes. CAKE: 1 pound cream cheese 1 pound mascarpone...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
For coconut-mint syrup: 1½ cups loosely packed mint leaves 1 cup hot water ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup coconut cream Yield: 2 cups of syrup For Mojito: 2 ounces white rum 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice Ice cubes Club soda Mint sprigs and lime wedges for garnish Bring a small...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1¼ pounds heirloom grape tomatoes 12 ounces thin spaghetti 2 ½ cups chicken stock 2 cups water, plus more 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¾ cup kalamata olives, gently smashed ½ teaspoon pepper 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled ¼ cup...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
2 store bought rotisserie chickens ½ cup roasted cashews, chopped 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated and ends removed 2 to 3 fresh radishes, sliced thin 1 cup Asian dipping sauce Remove chicken meat from bones and slice thinly. On a serving platter, place...
by Patty Roper | photo by Bonnie Dickerson
This summer, serve milkshakes for dessert. First, place glasses in the freezer to get them frosty. Set out an elaborate display of toppings such as candy pieces, sprinkles, nuts, small cookies, marshmallows, pretzels, and anything delicious and fun for guests to...
