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cocktail o'clock: bay breeze

Posted by Lesley Stockton

This three-ingredient cocktail couldn't be simpler. To make, fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add 2 ounces coconut-flavored rum, 2 ounces cranberry juice, and 3 ounces pineapple juice. Shake …

cocktail o'clock: white russian

Posted by Lesley Stockton

This cooling, coffee-flavored drink is perfect in place of dessert. To make, fill a glass with ice, add 2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce coffee liqueur, and 2 ounces …

cocktail o'clock: brandy alexander

Posted by Lesley Stockton

To an ice-filled cocktail shaker, add 1 1/2 ounces Brandy, 1 1/2 ounces creme de cacao, and 2 ounces half and half. Shake and strain into a chocolate-rimmed …

lentil soup again?!

Posted by Lesley Stockton

Making large batches of soups, stews, or beans is a great way to stretch a dollar and have food on hand when you are short on time. The …

an ode to vinegar

Posted by Lesley Stockton

I absolutely love vinegar. It is my go-to pantry staple for cooking, dressing, and finishing. I usually reach for my bottle of sherry vinegar instead of a lemon …

our valentine's day candy swap

Posted by Lesley Stockton

We had so much fun with our Holiday cookie swap, we decided to have homemade candy swap for Valentine's Day. We were able to go a little crazy …

Black cake, a labor of patience

Posted by Lesley Stockton

I have been wanting to try my hand at making fruitcake for many years, now. Every year I realize around the beginning of December that I missed the …

Food editor cookie swap

Posted by Lesley Stockton

Last week, the Everyday Food team stayed late after work last week to bake and swap cookies, so we had an array of treats to give our friends. …