The Brandy Smash Cocktail — the Mint Julep’s little brother.

White Bean, Tuna, and Swiss Chard Salad — beat the heat with this savory no-cook summer dish

The Sherry Cobbler Cocktail — the drink that popularized ice and straws

No-Churn Cherry Ice Cream with Chocolate — you can adapt this easy no-churn recipe for any flavor you like.

The Queen’s Park Swizzle Cocktail — beat the heat with this tropical cooler.

Chipotle Cherry Salsa — spicy and a bit sweet . . . great with chips or as a sauce on meat or fish.

The Monkey Gland Cocktail — named after a famous French virility enhancer. Really.

The Opera Cocktail — one sip, and you’ll be singing its praises

Chipotle Sweet-Potato Salad — spice up your summer cookouts.

Asparagus and Spinach Salad — prosciutto and poached egg add savor to springtime favorites.

The Dubonnet Cocktail — better than flowers for Mother’s Day.

Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce — spicy tomato zips up this traditional Mexican dish.

Homemade Deviled Ham — leftover ham gets a spicy re-do for sandwiches and canapés

Celery Root (Celeriac) and Potato Gratin — scalloped potatoes with ‘tude

Lentil, Rice, and Pea Salad — this healthy change-of-season dish makes a great main or side.

The Twentieth Century Cocktail — named after the “world’s greatest train”.

Soft and Buttery Dinner Rolls — easy and flavorful, these fluffy buns could be a meal in themselves.

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp — spicy, garlicky sauce cries out for dunkable bread