The Mimosa Cocktail — perfect for a festive brunch.

Wedding Cookies, a/k/a Russian Tea Cakes — these are addictive no matter what you call them.

The Bridal Cocktail — a great apéritif for wedding season.

Tangy KC-Style Barbecue Sauce — a spicier, less sweet blend than most bottled sauces.

Jalapeño Coleslaw with Pimentón — smoked Spanish paprika adds depth to this spicy slaw.

Southern Green Beans with Bacon — This slow-cooked dish will make even the most finicky want to eat their veggies.

Pasta, Bean, and Tuna Salad — lighten up for summer with this healthy entrée salad

Black-Walnut Sandies — punch up the flavor of a classic cookie with this native American walnut.

Walnut Roll Cake — this gluten-free dessert will put your name in lights.

The Mint Julep — this cooling cocktail is traditional for Kentucky Derby Day.

Chicken, Lettuce, and Mayonnaise Salad — bacon and black pepper add zip to this main-course salad.

Homemade Mayonnaise — you can make your own by hand in under five minutes.

Moroccan Carrot Salad — this zesty, lightly cooked starter doubles as a side.

Moroccan Orange and Radish Salad — serve this fragrant dish as a starter or side.

Shaved Artichoke and Mushroom Salad — welcome Spring with this fresh-tasting raw salad.

Salade Frisée aux Lardons — bacon, poached egg, and curly endive star in this classic French bistro salad.

Caesar Salad — a remake of a 20th century classic.

The Algonquin Cocktail — named after the hotel made famous by the Roundtable Literary Set.