Aunt Molly’s Banana Bread – based on 100 internet recipes and one woman’s memories of Maui

Almost English Sourdough Breakfast Muffins: one-bowl mixing, about an hour rising time.

The Calvados Cocktail: Apples and oranges might not compare, but they mix up into a fantastic, classic drink.

Hungarian Love Letters (Szerelmes Level) to send your Valentine. Easy-to-roll-out pastry layered with walnuts, apples and raisins.

Beet hummus topped with roasted beets and broccoli, and garnished with a yogurt sauce and cilantro chutney.

Who needs a lunchbox? Two simple soups you can pack and reheat in a Mason jar–no spoon required.

Hot Toddy: The colorful history, plus four recipes to keep you warm this winter.

Soft, elegant bread flavored with Herbes de Provence. Mix it in one bowl and just a couple hours later it’s ready to slice.

This sourdough bread offers a thick and crispy golden crust with a perfectly tangy wide-holed crumb hiding inside.

A hearty stew studded with garlic bread cubes to warm and welcome any visitor on a cold night.

Tired? Cold? Hungry? Toss a few potatoes in the oven for this hearty no-brainer soup

Christmas short mead retains its honey sweetness, with distinct cinnamon and orange notes from the mulling spices.

The rough wheat character of this Irish soda bread is quite satisfying– especially topped with a schmear of fresh dill butter.

Chocolate Mint Sandwich Cookies: chocolate wrapped in chocolate and smothered in chocolate.

Our Christmas 2011 needs a new cookie on the tray, and this peanut butter ball wrapped in chocolate is definitely it!

Fresh Cilantro Chutney: Your sandwiches will never be the same!

This spiced pumpkin celebration bread combines fall flavors in a not too sweet but beautiful loaf for your holiday table.

Cashew and Poppy Seed Cookies: Not too sweet, and a perfect partner for afternoon tea and conversation.

Experiments in cheesemaking: homemade fresh mozzarella

The Aviation: Gin, lemon juice, crème de violette, and Luxardo maraschino liqueur. A perfect way to enjoy the violet hour.