Unlike the martini or daiquiri, the rickey is a lesser-known classic cocktail with origins that date back to the 1880s. A traditional rickey consists of spirit (bourbon or gin), half of a lime squeezed and dropped into the glass, and carbonated water. This modernization of the rickey adds a delightful seasonal element to the drink: cherries. Although you could make it with bourbon, I used gin because it's lighter and more refreshing. This concoction is fruity, tart, and absolutely wonderful. Gin lovers will enjoy the perfect balance of sweet cherries, sour limes, and botanical spirit. Want to give it a try? Get the recipe.

Editor's Note: This is an article written by Cooking Channel's Kelsey Nixon. Here, Kelsey debunks the idea that date night dinners are just for weekends.

This week, my husband and I celebrated our third wedding anniversary. It almost makes me sad that we aren't considered "newlyweds" anymore; thank goodness we still feel like we fit into this category. We're far from perfect, but we're still smitten with one another. I've been told that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach countless times, and while I partially agree with that cliché, the thoughtfulness that surrounds food often gets me much further.

Scheduling meaningful date nights can feel like another thing to pile on a to-do list — not to mention it can be tough on the pocketbook if, in your eyes, this means fancy restaurants and Broadway shows.

See how she transforms Tuesdays into terrific date nights — along with her favorite date night dinner! — when you read on.

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Recently I was in need of a seasonal appetizer that would satiate both vegetarians and carnivores alike. After watching an episode of Giada at Home, I decided to try her grilled corn and cheese cakes. Instead of using frozen corn, I substituted fresh corn cut off the cob.

The recipe has mixed reviews, and I was a little worried that the resulting bite wouldn't be embraced by my all-female guests. However, these cakes blew my friends and I away! They were amazing.

The corn flavor is enhanced by spicy pepper Jack cheese, and the panko provides a perfectly crisp crust. Although they are rich, they're not heavy; they are satisfying and filling but still light. These cakes pair perfectly with a glass of sparkling wine! I highly recommend you make this hors d'oeuvre. Get the recipe here.

This inviting float, courtesy of Dice215, looks like one decadent drink!

A grown-up float with bourbon vanilla ice cream, chocolate stout, whipped cream and caramel.

For the recipe, check out her blog. Want to share your own delicious-looking dishes? Then join the Savory Sights group in the YumSugar Community!

In Spanish, tomatillos are referred to as the tomate verdes, or "green tomatoes," but if you're expecting the flavor of a tomato, guess again. Rather, tomatillos bring a tangy citrus-like punch of flavor to the table.

The fruit, which dates back to at least 800 B.C., was domesticated by the Aztecs, and has since become a staple of Latin American cooking. Tomatillos — which are widely available in the US today — are in season from May to November, peaking in August, which leaves us with ample time to take advantage of their bounty. Tomatillos grow inside a paper-like husk that is inedible. Although these little green bundles of love appear a little tricky to work with, they're surprisingly simple to prepare and even easier to enjoy. Learn how to do so when you read on.