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The East Village Cocktail Bar for People Who Think Weird s Cool, So Basically Everyone in NYC

If George Jetson, Han Solo, and Ford Prefect from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy somehow found themselves in the East Village looking for a drink, Oddball would probably be their spot.

byAlyssa Holder

Peaches and Black-Eyed Pea Salad

Peaches and black-eyed pea salad with roasted pecans, jalapeno, fresh basil, lime zest, and lime juice. Warm peas, sweet peaches, crunchy nuts, and a hit of heat.

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Grilled Chicken, Pancetta, and Zucchini Wheels

Grilled chicken, pancetta, and zucchini wheels on skewers with baby potatoes, rosemary, and Badia Complete Seasoning. Layered, rolled, and grilled until crispy.

byManuela Mazzocco

TRAVEL, HOTELS & RESTAURANTS

Inside the Best Pizzeria in Sydney: Regina La Pizzeria

A pizzaiolo with an obsession for living dough, an Italian sommelier who rules the room, and the only Naples-built Fazzone oven in Australia. One year after opening in Redfern, Sydney, Regina La Pizzeria has been crowned by Italy's Gambero Rosso, one of just two pizzerias on the entire…

byJordi Luque Sanz

Ten Must-Eat Things in Tbilisi: Georgia’s Essential Bites

From boat-shaped acharuli khachapuri to vampire-proof shkmeruli and walnut-laden satsivi, here are ten dishes you have to eat in Tbilisi.

byKalle Bergman

This Manhattan Restaurant Is Expanding NYC’s Sri Lankan and South Indian Dining Scene

At Lungi, hoppers, slow-cooked curries, and savory cocktails bring Sri Lankan and South Indian flavors to Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

byAlyssa Holder

Grande Lakes Orlando: A Weekend of Wetlands, Wine, and Resort Life

Sitting squarely 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport and 20-minutes from Walt Disney World, some might say Grande Lakes has nestled itself into the perfect location.

bySharan Kuganesan

Restaurant Aptos: Justin James Maps a Wild Continent’s Native Pantry

In a restored Adelaide Hills church, American chef Justin James has built a 14-seat expedition through the native produce of an entire continent. The result is an argument for what Australian cuisine could become.

byJordi Luque Sanz

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Mango Lemonade

Mango lemonade made from raw mango puree, sugar, salt, and water. Chilled and served over ice. The salt sharpens the mango and lifts every sip.

byPallavi Gupta

Grilled Broccoli and Corn Pasta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Dressing

Pasta salad with grilled broccoli and corn, fusilli, cherry tomatoes, and a lemon-garlic dressing. The vegetables are grilled until charred and smoky.

byLaney Schwartz

Pancakes with Brandied Peaches

Oat pancakes topped with brandied peaches cooked in brandy and sugar until syrupy. Dense, chewy pancakes with warm, boozy fruit and maple syrup.

byBryan Picard

Coconut Strawberry Popsicles

Coconut strawberry popsicles made with three ingredients: strawberries, coconut milk, and honey. Dairy-free, creamy, and frozen until solid. No refined sugar.

byGina Kleinworth

Southern Strawberry Cake

Southern strawberry cake made with white cake mix, strawberry gelatin, and fresh mashed berries. Frosted with strawberry buttercream. Pink, moist, and unapologetic.

byHannah Messinger

Arugula Salad with Grilled Watermelon and Shrimp

A salad of grilled watermelon and shrimp over arugula, topped with crumbled blue cheese and balsamic glaze. The watermelon is grilled until caramelised and smoky.

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COOKING SCHOOL

How to Grill Picanha – Easy Step by Step Guide

Known for its tenderness and flavorful fat cap, picanha is a must-try for grilling enthusiasts. This guide covers everything from choosing the perfect cut to grilling it to perfection, ensuring a delicious and authentic Brazilian barbecue experience.

bySuzie Castello

DRINKS

Grapefruit Frosé

A grapefruit frosé made with Kim Crawford Rosé, fresh grapefruit juice, and a rosemary-infused sugar syrup. Frozen and scraped to a slushy texture. Pink, grainy, and sharp.

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Amaro Grapefruit Sparkler

Grapefruit juice, vodka, and Amaro Donna Rosa shaken with honey, poured over crushed ice, topped with sparkling rosé and fresh basil. A bitter-bright Italian sparkler.

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Iced Teaquila

Tequila shaken with lemon juice, bell pepper juice, brewed tea, agave syrup, and hot chili oil. An iced tea cocktail with a slow chili burn.

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Watermelon Margaritas

Watermelon margarita shaken with tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice. No added sugar. The watermelon is the sweetener. Salt rim, lime wedge.

byRebekah Hubbard

Rhubarb Tea Coolers with Raspberry and Thyme

Rhubarb tea cooler with fresh raspberries, thyme, and ice. Tart rhubarb tea, berries that stain the ice, and an herbal scent from the thyme. Thirty seconds to make.

byJoy Zhang

Minty Rhubarb Lemonade

A lemonade of rhubarb simmered with sugar and water, strained, and mixed with lemon juice and fresh mint. Tart, pink, and cold. A rhubarb drink that is not a dessert.

byBryan Picard

Raspberry and Chocolate Beer Cocktail

Chocolate stout poured over ice with Razzmatazz raspberry liqueur. Optional vodka. Tastes like a chocolate-covered raspberry in a glass.

bySarah Mason

NEWEST RECIPES

Vegan Blueberry and Peach Crumble

A vegan crumble of blueberries and unpeeled peach slices with sugar, lemon, and flour, topped with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vegan butter. Baked until golden and bubbling.

byVicki Brett-Gach

Green Pea Pasta Salad with Halloumi

Pasta salad with halloumi, green peas, fava beans, avocado, and wasabi rocket. Dressed with wasabi mayonnaise, Greek yoghurt, and lemon juice. Pan-fried halloumi on top.

bySimone Van Den Berg

Mexican Grilled Corn

Mexican grilled corn wrapped in husk and foil, slow-grilled until tender, and topped with cream, crumbled cheese, lime, salt, and chile. Every ear is a meal.

byNancy Lopez-McHugh

Grilled Octopus with Fava Beans and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Grilled octopus with roasted fava beans and a warm duck fat vinaigrette of balsamic vinegar and roasted shallot. A restaurant-quality grill plate.

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Grilled Zucchini Bruschetta

Grilled zucchini bruschetta with ricotta, Parmesan, fresh basil, and garlic-rubbed bread. A summer appetizer that takes 20 minutes from start to table.

byNicole Gaffney

Ice Cream and Waffle Sandwiches with Blueberry and Raspberry Sauces

Ice cream and waffle sandwiches with two berry sauces, one raspberry and one blueberry, both made with fresh and dried berries and vanilla bean paste.

byTami Ganeles Weiser

Crispy Corn Fritters with Coconut Flour

Gluten-free corn fritters made with coconut flour, rice flour, fresh corn, red capsicum, spring onion, cayenne, and cumin. Fried in coconut oil until crispy. Small and crunchy.

byMartyna Angell

Smoked Duck Sushi Rolls with Blackberry Sauce

Smoked duck sushi rolls with julienned cucumbers, spring onions, and blackberry dipping sauce. The smoky duck and sweet-tart blackberry are an unexpected pairing.

byStacey M Doyle

Lemonade and Raspberry Layer Cake

Lemonade and raspberry layer cake with a butter sponge, fresh raspberries, and lemonade folded into the batter. Light, tangy, and studded with fruit.

byOana Olguta

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Honey-Mustard Sauce

Parboiled sweet potatoes grilled until charred, served with a honey-mustard dipping sauce made with Dijon, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil.

byLiz Harris

Red Currant Chitranna Rice

South Indian chitranna rice with turmeric, mustard seed and curry leaf tempering, fried peanuts, grated coconut, lemon juice, and fresh red currants. Tart and bright.

byChitra Agrawal

Grilled Angel Food Cake and Berry Compote

Grilled angel food cake with a strawberry-rhubarb compote made from fresh fruit, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Served warm with ice cream.

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Grilled Chicken with Lemon-Harissa Mustard Marinade

Bone-in chicken leg quarters marinated in lemon-harissa mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, and honey for at least six hours. Grilled until charred and crusty, juicy inside.

byKeith Jackie

Olive Oil Polenta Cake with Grilled Apricots and Berries

An olive oil and polenta cake baked golden, served with grilled apricots, raspberries soaked in raspberry vinegar, vanilla ice cream, balsamic glaze, and fresh basil.

byDianna Muscari

Grilled Peach S’Mores

Grilled peach s'mores with a dusting of cayenne pepper, toasted marshmallows, and graham crackers. Sweet, smoky, and slow heat from the cayenne.

byKalle Bergman

Watermelon Lime Popsicles

Watermelon lime popsicles from blended watermelon, lime juice, and honey. Three ingredients, poured into moulds, and frozen. Sweet, tart, and cold.

byJessica Smith

Grilled Potato Salad with Eggs

Grilled baby Yukon Gold potatoes and scallions tossed with lemon juice and fresh herbs, topped with soft-boiled eggs. No mayonnaise, best served warm.

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Brown Sugar and Peach Sorbet

A peach sorbet made with butter, vanilla bean, and brown sugar. The peaches cook down in a saucepan, get strained, and the liquid freezes into something rich and light.

byRuth Kirwan

Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream With Sweet Balsamic Syrup

Strawberry balsamic ice cream made with macerated berries folded into a cream base. Served with a drizzle of homemade balsamic-brown sugar syrup reduced until thick and glossy.

byStephanie Russell

Blackberry and Aniseed Sorbet

A sorbet of fresh blackberry puree mixed with aniseed-infused sugar syrup. Strained, churned, and frozen. The aniseed adds a warm, liquorice undertone to the berries.

byReena Pastakia