This brandy based cocktail is the cousin of the mint julep, but rather than muddling the mint, it’s “smashed” up with ice in a shaker

This ultimate Sidecar cocktail is smooth and mellow with a hint of tangy citrus evenly balanced with a bit of sweetness.

These Baked White Beans feature hot Italian sausage baked on a bed of saucy beans laced with hearty collard greens.

This New Orleans classic is like a more complex Manhattan, made with rye whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine and bitters.

Classic beef stew gets a big flavor boost from a braising sauce infused with zesty dijon mustard and smooth cognac.

The Vieux Carré Cocktail is a rich and boozy cocktail named after the famous French Quarter. 

Chicken Chasseur, or Hunter’s Chicken, is made with chicken and mushrooms in a sauce flavored with white wine, cognac, tomato paste, shallot

This New Orleans classic cocktail combines rye whiskey, cognac, vermouth, and Benedictine into something that tastes like a fancy Manhattan

This slightly bitter beauty is the perfect before dinner drink!

Seasonal pickle twist on Jerry Thomas’ 1887 Brandy Sour using spiced quince pickle brine, brandy, orange liqueur, orange twist, star anise.

Despite its name, there is nothing Japanese about this cocktail. An Old Fashioned riff, using cognac instead of whiskey.

Impress your guests with this elegant fruit salad in a melon bowl. It looks fancy but is actually so simple to do. (in English below).

Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman spoke about this cocktail in their famous book “Good Omens”… Are you curious? (italian)

Seasonal twist on Jerry Thomas’ 1862 Japanese cocktail with cognac, pistachio rose water orgeat, rhubarb bitters, lemon twist

This smoked salmon pasta with cognac cream sauce makes a great starter or main course and is perfect for Lent.

French 75s are a perfect brunch cocktail, and you’ll love the depth of flavor that you get with cognac instead of gin!

This Milk Punch is luxurious, creamy, and a taste of history. If you like trying classic cocktails, this is a great one to make!

The hint of cognac gives this liver pate its signature taste!

This is such a luxurious and velvety lobster bisque with deep flavor! So wonderful on a cold night as a starter or on its own.

This festive, delicious French Country Pâté will be the centerpiece of your holiday buffet. Serve with crackers or crusty bread.

Gorgeous French country terrine made with veal, pork, chicken and ham. Flavored with thyme and cognac. (in Dutch)

These delicate little tomatoes stuffed with boozy prawn cocktail make a wonderful Christmas starter. (in Dutch)