Happy Hour: Jalisco Flower


Updated 05/25/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

St. Germain Sparkling Wine Cocktail Recipe

There's no better hair of the dog after a long night out than brunch filled with bottomless mimosas. But if you've grown weary of that mundane combination of orange juice and bubbly, switch up your drinking routine with another Champagne cocktail that's twice as exciting to sip, but just about as easy to prepare. The Jalisco Flower is a combination of ruby red grapefruit juice and sparkling wine Read more

6 Amazing Asparagus Recipes


Updated 04/13/12 11:44 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Asparagus Recipes

We're thrilled that asparagus season is finally upon us! There are so many different ways to enjoy these green spears, so make sure to get in your favorite recipes while this vegetable's at its peak. Asparagus With Grated Egg and Vinaigrette Raw Asparagus Salad Asparagus Pizza Pancetta-Wrapped Asparagus Asparagus Soup Asparagus Crostini Read more

Toast to a Tasty St. Patrick's Day Spread!


Updated 03/17/12 5:05 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Top St. Patrick's Day Recipes

Since St. Patty's falls on a Thursday this year, get a head start on the festivities with some soulful weekend cooking. Bust out the slow cooker for savory corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes — and, of course, relax by sipping on stout while you're at it, whether it's in a Guinness onion soup, as an ice cream mix-in, or simply in a cold glass. Need more Irish inspiration? Be sure to check out Read more

Happy Hour: Eclipse


Updated 03/08/12 11:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Spring Strawberry Cocktail Recipe

I've never been drawn to premade margarita, sweet and sour, and bloody mary mixes, mostly because I can make the aforementioned from scratch. Needless to say, I was hesitant when I heard about The Perfect Purée, a Napa Valley-based company that produces a wide range of exotic fruit purées designed for combining into beverages. That is, until I tried one in a cocktail. If you can't locate, say, Read more

Who Dat?! Festive Recipes For Mardi Gras


Updated 02/19/12 11:50 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Best Mardi Gras Recipes

Is there any better excuse for debauchery than Mardi Gras?! Get in the purple, green, and gold spirit with provisions shaped by and inspired from the city's rich history and culture. Start off your day with a Ramos gin fizz, and end it on a sweet note with a decadent ice cream bombe topped with flambéed bananas Foster! Here are a few of our Nola favorites; for more, check out all of our Mardi Read more

Show True Love: Make Chocolate-Covered Chicharrones


Updated 02/10/12 3:00 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Recipe for Chocolate-Dipped Pork Rinds

Of all the crazy chocolates I've seen — among them, wasabi pea chocolate and soy-sauce-flavored Kit Kat — the most intriguing I tried was Xocolatl de David's Chicharrón Chocolate Bar. I loved the concept of crunchy mixed into smooth, savory blended with sweet, and yet I found myself wishing for more pork rind. That's when I dreamt up my perfect chocolate snack: Chicharrónes, or deep-fried Read more

Score a Touchdown at the Snack Table!


Updated 02/05/12 4:25 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Best Super Bowl Recipes

Are you ready to see the Giants and the Patriots face off once again in next week's ultimate Super Bowl rematch? Well, in preparation for today's major game, don't forget to pull out all the stops in the snack department. Here are a few of our all-time favorites — and for more championship chow, check out the rest of our game day eats, too. Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip Gyro Jalapeño Read more

Ooey, Gooey Grilled Cheese!


Updated 02/17/12 12:34 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Most Popular Grilled Cheese Recipes

As the pace of the New Year picks up and your amount of free time dwindles down, get ready to bust out that panini maker for the best fast and easy food ever: grilled cheese! From blackberries and brie to figs and fontina, it's all about the filling. Check out some of our grilled cheese recipes for inspiration — and don't forget to read up on best grilled cheese tips and pairing ideas, too. Read more

20 Items to Make on Your Own This Year


Updated 02/08/12 10:03 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 7 comments

Homemade Versions of Store Bought Items

Perhaps one of your culinary resolutions for 2012 was to make more things from scratch. If that is the case, we applaud you: Making store-bought items from scratch is a great way to improve basic cooking techniques and understand what goes into the foods we know and love. Not only do you get to control what goes into your food this way, but the flavors are often fresher and bolder than their Read more

12 Days of Edible Gifts: Ginger Pear Corn Muffins


Updated 01/27/12 9:59 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Corn Muffins Recipe With Pear and Candied Ginger

Welcome back to the fourth annual 12 Days of Edible Gifts series. Today's treat: corn muffins with a seasonal twist of pear and candied ginger. I'm crazy for corn muffins in general — I love the sweet, savory flavor and the hearty texture — but I especially love them as edible gifts because they're so versatile. Incorporating seasonal fruit and spiced with festive candied ginger, these Read more