Homemade raspberry syrup is easy to make, and creates the classic peachy-pink color and tart-sweet flavor of this gin cocktail.

Chicken soup livened up with ginger, shallots and hoisin sauce. Serve it with a squeeze of lime and crispy toasted garlic. GF

Spicy Cheddar Cornbread Pudding is our most-requested side dish ever. A little spicy, a little sweet and a lot delicious.

Thai basil adds spicy, anise-like notes to a gimlet. Together with lime, elderflower liqueur and gin, it’s our top summer tipple.

With only 3 essential ingredients: peanut butter, eggs and brown sugar, these cookies are crisp on the edges and gooey in the middle. GF

Creamy, cheesy Cheddar polenta with charred ramps (wild garlic) and grilled sausages: a dish made for Spring.

Sticky Gochujang-Honey Chicken – similar to a sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, this is a delicious and easy weeknight dinner.

Light, fluffy chocolate mousse, flavored with nutty Frangelico liquor, topped with whipped cream, toasted hazelnuts and chocolate flakes

Stuffing with Apples, Sausage and Fennel is our Thanksgiving must-have. It’s moist and flavorful, with a crispy golden top.

Perfect meatloaf should be tender, juicy and packed with savory flavor. Extra points if it’s brushed with a sweet/tart glaze.

Tender oven-baked chicken or turkey meatballs, simmered in a delicious coconut milk-based red curry sauce.