Must-Know Coffee Terms: Nerding Out on Coffee with Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown dishes on the perfect coffee system for your home and all the terms you could use when talking to a barista.

5 Black Friday Survival Cocktails

If you are brave enough to battle the Black Friday chaos, more power to you. And to help get you through the mayhem, here are five survival cocktails you will need.

Roasted, Herbed Duck with Balsamic Sauce

Marinated in wine and herbs, this duck is slow-roasted to form a crispy skin with a tender center to be served with a acidic balsamic sauce.

300 Years of Chianti Classico

Celebrate fall and the 300th anniversary of Chianti Classico wine with these bottles.

Wine Tip – Fritz 2010 Estate Reserve Zinfandel

A big, bold wine, that really packs a delicious punch, this is a delightful wine on its own or paired with roasted lamb with oven baked winter vegetables.

Chicken Pesto Sandwich

This Chicken Pesto Sandwich is really good, though. It’s super simple and easy to make. All it takes is pesto, chicken, mozzarella cheese, bread and whatever kind of toppings you like and you have yourself a delicious sandwich that you didn’t have to get from a restaurant!

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Forget the fondue, it’s the meat in Zurich

It was time for a change, bring back traditional Swiss food from the land to the plate. Hung’ER Butchers Shop and Restaurant in the Park Hyatt Zurich is more than locally sourced. Chef de Cuisine Frank Widmer has been working exclusively with a butcher in the village Jona who makes sausages, dry ages meat and pork and with no waste.

How To Make A Mexican Coffee Cocktail

Incredible Mexican coffee and liqueur with a touch of tequila and brown sugar swirled in. Impress your friends with your bar-tending skills and try it iced.

Green Pea Hummus Recipe
Easy Green Pea Hummus

Spice up your classic hummus recipe with new vegetables, like peas, and other flavorful additions.

Coffee: From Green to Ground

Discover the roasting process of coffee beans from start to finish. This is sure to fuel any coffee passion.

Crespelles with Kale, Prosciutto and Provolone

Crespelles, an Italian version of crepes, can be filled with anything. Add prosciutto and provolone, or a garlic and kale salad for a creative “sandwich.”

Learn How to Compose Art Inspired Cocktails at the HGU Hotel

Crafted in the 1905 Lounge at the HGU, a New York Hotel, a visual narrative comes alive when art pieces are shaken, muddled and poured into cocktail ware.

How to Make Chocolate Panforte

An array of nuts, candied ginger, winter spices, and dark chocolate make for a festive and delicious Italian dessert with a bit of crunch.

How to Make Strascinati

Pasta making is a magical art that requires few ingredients, but can turn out a beautiful meal. Strascinati are a kind of orecchiette, but larger. Have fun making the unique shape.

Rome: a Slice of the Dolce Vita

The historic city of Rome has so much to offer. Beside their ancient monuments sit a plethora of delicious, authentic eateries waiting to be discovered.

Baked Brief with Pomegranate
Cheese Board Star: Pomegranate Baked Brie

The secret to a perfect winter cheese board? Something warm! Check out this spread made complete with a warm, baked brie with pomegranate.

Negroni – The Classic Cocktail Recipe

The quintessential Italian cocktail, Negroni, is one of those drinks that never goes out of style.

Gingerbread Muffins

Full of flavor, thanks to the addition of a gingerbread spice tea, these gingerbread muffins are soft and topped with a sweet crumble so they are sure to be a holiday hit.

Amaretto Berry Deep Dish Slab Pie

Amaretto Mixed Berry Deep Dish Slab Pie is the perfect dessert recipe for your Thanksgiving spreads!

Braised Lamb Bites with Feta Thyme Cream
Braised Lamb Bites with Feta Thyme Cream

Let these tender lamb bites with a creamy feta and thyme sauce melt in your mouth. Make ahead of time and have the perfect party appetizer ready to be served with a bottle of red wine

French Vanilla Pear Autumn Cake

This French cake is a special autumn treat when pears are firm and juicy.

The Ten Most Eccentric Vodka Flavors

Enjoyed neat or in a cocktail, vodka does not have to stay true to its neutral identity. Get ready for ten unusual vodka flavors.

Simple Linguine with Cauliflower and Prosciutto

Take a comforting pasta to a new, uber-tasty level. Sautéed cauliflower and prosciutto make this dish outstanding.

Conscious Drinking: Top Green Wines

Feel good about your wine purchases, not just for taste and quality, but for the environmental, too. Here are some of our favorite green wines.

Break Holiday Tradition with International Feasts

Revamp your holiday menus to include fun international flair and flavors.

A Taste of Noble Vines

Great news! Sustainable wines can taste supple, unique, and be food friendly. Check out these wines from Noble Vines.

Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

This is one of those meals that will do just the trick when you are craving something rich, creamy, and comforting.

Chocolate Candy Cane Pots de Creme

Indulge this holiday season with chocolate candy cane pots de creme, they’re a little minty and totally rich. Creamy and loaded with chocolate, these little jars of deliciousness will put everyone in a sweet mood.

Holiday Spiced Prosecco Cocktail

Say cheers with a fun, festive sparkling Prosecco cocktail, with warm flavors of spices, honey, and whiskey.

Sparkling Maple Blueberry Cocktail

Make a batch of this sinfully delicious blueberry maple syrup and you are set to make a perfect holiday drink with sparkling wine in no time. Plus, the extra syrup is heavenly over breakfast pancakes.

Decadent Hot Chocolate Recipes for the Coldest Days

Add great flavors like matcha, strawberry or white chocolate to your normal mug of hot cocoa for fun new flavors all winter long.

Beer’d Brewing Co: A Short Documentary

If you’re thinking of opening a brewery, want a quick look behind the scenes, or just want to be inspired, this short student documentary is worth a watch.

Satisfyingly Simple Cookies and Cream Shake

This milkshake is simple and straight to the point. No fancy tricks, just really delicious.

The Works of a Latte Artist

Watch the legendary Bo as he makes beautiful creations from steamed milk. Our personal favorite is an impressively detailed dragon.

How to Make Pizza Napoli - Pizza with Anchovies
Homemade Pizza Napoli: Simple Ingredients, Big Flavors

Discover how to create a mouthwatering Pizza Napoli at home with a simple tomato sauce, anchovies, and capers – an easy pizza with big flavors.

Warm Winter Drink: Glogg

Glogg is more than a mulled wine. It will give you a feeling of comfort and coziness and let any worries or problems slip away, if only for a little while.

The Perfect Wines for Meatless Monday

About to devour a veggie burger? Try these wines for the perfect pairing.

Ginger Tea Infused Marshmallows

Let the flavors of the season sneak into everything you make. For a sweet, seasonal delight, whip up a batch of ginger tea infused marshmallows.

Whiskey 4 Ways: From PDT in New York City

Jim Meehan, one of the creators of PDT, describes four appropriate ways to serve whiskey.

Italian Chocolate Salami

The “Salame di Cioccolato” is a traditional sweet of Italian home cooking. Enjoy a sweet treat filled with delicious nuts and without using the oven.

Italian Holiday Table: Bruschetta Baked Sea Bass and Panforte

Stun your guests with beautiful baked sea bass and a sweet chocolate panforte.

Smoked Trout Bites Paired with Pinot Grigio

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Kaow Soi Gai: The Thai Recipe Everyone Should Make

Expand your Thai cooking knowledge beyond pad thai and learn how to make Chiang Mai’s famed kaow soi gai.

Brunch in Los Angeles Like Kelis

Kelis is now a certified chef and she’s bringing the boys (and girls) to the yard with way more than milkshakes.

Pork Chops with Cipollini Onion and Grape Gravy
Pork Chops with Sweet Cipollini Onion and Grape Gravy

Tender, thin-cut pork chops smothered in a rich, savory sauce, with sweet onions and grapes. Quick enough for a fancy weeknight meal.

Blueberry Bourbon Sour

Get cozy with this bourbon and brown sugar sour cocktail sweetened with blueberries stashed in the freezer.

Blueberry Mulled Wine

With just five ingredients, you could be enjoying a steaming mug of German blueberry mulled wine. The perfect drink for the season.

Smoked Apple Apricot Ribs from Snake River Farms

Who doesn’t love true low-and-slow smoked pork ribs?

Buckwheat Apple Galettes Topped with Cardamom Crumble

This seasonal, earthy, and sweet treat is like biting into fall.

Creamy Ricotta Pasta with Sautéed Spinach

Check out this creamy spinach, ricotta and walnut pasta (without the cream). Make yourself this healthy and tasty low dish in less than 15 minutes!

Easy Wine Pairings for Thanksgiving

When it comes to Thanksgiving, we want elegant, delicious and easy. Check out these expertly paired wines and foods that you can count on.

A Foodies Paradise in Italy: Amalfi Coast and Capri

The Amalfi Coast and its stunning landscape with sights to live for. Enjoy a rare experience you will repeat much more than once, with plenty of food, too.

Croissant Bread Pudding Drizzled with Salted Caramel

A holiday classic loaded with a hefty dose of luxuriously sweet salted caramel!

Brodo: Homemade Parmesan Broth
How to Make Brodo: Homemade Parmesan Broth

Brodo is a flavorful and aromatic stock that is a staple in many Italian kitchens. You’ll never throw out a Parmesan rind again.

Homemade Eggnog

With bourbon or on its own, eggnog is a delicious treat to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Learn how to make your own, it really is best fresh.

Blueberry, Ginger, Gin Cocktail

Let the warmth of ginger and the refreshing qualities of gin simply combine with blueberries to create an all too simple and delicious fall or winter drink.

Baby Potatoes with Dill and Garlic

Baby garlic potatoes boiled until tender, drizzled in melted butter and tossed with dill and minced garlic. A show stopper side that’s quick, easy and freeking delicious!

Goodie Loaded Cookies

This cookie is loaded with goodies – chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, and dried fruit. It’s a great excuse to have it for breakfast!

Pot Au Feu Featured Recipe
Pot Au Feu: The French Peasant Soup

Somewhere along the lines, the culinary world eschewed boiled meats and vegetables as “bland” and “boring”–favoring, instead, techniques like searing, blanching, and sautéing. This could not be further from the truth. The basic method of boiling can transform carrots, cabbages and turnips into exquisite vegetables that melt in your mouth–and tough cuts of meat, like brisket or shanks, into tender and succulent wonders.

Toasted Salted Peanut Granola

Grab this as you head out the door in the morning, or have as a snack when you need some extra energy. This salted peanut granola is a great topping to yogurt too.