Here’s a black cherry cocktail that is … dare I say good for you? It’s made mostly from straight-up, wholesome, delicious fruit juice. It’s packed with antioxidants and contains no added sugar! (Although, yes, it does include a shot of vodka).
simple
For our purposes, “simple” means straightforward. It doesn’t speak to the amount of labor or effort that goes into something, but to the uncomplicated nature of the process.
Strawberries in Grand Marnier
Strawberries in Grand Marnier are one of the simplest desserts – but the simplest things are often the most wonderful of all. It’s as easy as choosing beautiful, local berries, and quickly marinating them.
Leftover Lemon Juice? Lemonade Concentrate!
Use leftover lemon juice to make a homemade lemonade concentrate, and then use that to mix with gin, vodka, cherries, or God knows what. You can make easy, simple, and quick cocktails or soft drinks. Dark, rainy, and cold outside? Freeze it until the sun comes out.
Refried Beans with Cotija Crumble
This recipe for homemade Mexican (or Tex-Mex … who knows?) Refried Beans with Cotija Crumble makes a traditional side for a taco or burrito, but also makes a super-umami sandwich spread.
Instant Cookies, Yo! Like, for reals.
Here’s a cute bit of everyday cooking: instant cookies! By simply keeping your dough in the fridge, you can bake up fresh, homemade (chocolate chip, for instance) cookies in any quantity, on a whim. Just ask Jacques Torres. (Cookie dough freezes well, too.)
Simple, Super-Tangy Lemon Bars
Simple, Super-Tangy Lemon Bars. Sounds good, right? What if I told you that the filling uses fresh lemon juice as well as lemon zest, which gives them twice the zing as you usually find the typical version? What if I also told you that they’re fairly simple to make, once you understand how to go about it? If you like lemon bars, you’re going to love this recipe.
The Short Stack: a Pancake-Flavored Cocktail
The Short Stack is a pancake-flavored, day-drinking (known in the civilized world as “brunch”) cocktail made with maple-flavored whiskey and ginger beer, with a bacon-and-blueberry garnish.
Salmon Rushdie
This simple and easy recipe for oven-baked Salmon in Brie-and-Bacon Sauce with Asparagus and Crispy Potatoes is perfect for someone who has little experience with fish.
How to Cook Pierogi
Pierogi may not be easy to make, but they’re easy to cook. They can be served simply boiled once or twice, or fried – perhaps after having been breaded with bread crumbs or crackers. Although they reheat fantastically, they do not take to that greatest reheating mechanism of all time: the microwave. If you want to eat pierogi like a true Pole, serve them with sour cream.