The Bloody Maria is a tequila-spiked riff on a Bloody Mary. This recipe combines the agave spirit with tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a combination of hot sauces, horseradish, celery salt, and a pinch of black pepper. The brunch staple is often served with a medley of edible garnishes. The traditional Bloody Mary […]

It’s easy to be dazzled by Chicago’s centrally located Loop and River North neighborhoods, especially the bevy of swanky bars. But in a city of 77 diverse communities, we advise you to venture further afield. It’s in these neighborhoods you’ll stumble upon local watering holes, wine bars, and breweries that keep the city buzzing, literally […]

Forget ordering a tasting menu or even going to a restaurant. Some of the best and most interesting dinners in Dallas, cooked by award-winning chefs, are happening in the showroom of a local ceramics artist. Marcello Andres Ortega started making ceramics in high school and returned to it decades later, parlaying a passion into notable […]

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. This week’s meal plan is all about keeping things simple and delicious! I’ve rounded up a fresh batch of easy-to-make dinners that’ll make your weeknight cooking a breeze. These are the kind of meals your whole crew […]

TikTok’s “bring a board” trend is an easy way to host friends and family for brunch, relying on a spread of small bites so everyone can eat what they want. Trader Joe’s affordable breakfast items are ideal for a brunch board, providing pre-made and easy-to-prepare options. Pick up bagels, spreads, egg bites, danishes, donut holes, […]

Back to the top Budget pick: Oxo Professional Ceramic Nonstick pan Oxo Professional Nonstick Pan Set (8″, 10″) AccordionItemContainerButton Pros: Rated for high heat Well-designed rolled edge Wide cooking surface Cons: Bows ever-so-slightly in the middle Like all nonstick cookware, coating will erode with use AccordionItemContainerButton Sizes available: 8″, 10″, 12″10″ pan weight: 2.5 lb.Induction […]

It happened. Tom Cruise promised the world he would eat barbecue in Dallas, and he did. While in town to promote his forthcoming Mission: Impossible movie, he performed an extremely possible mission and got his buns over to Pecan Lodge in Deep Ellum. While Pecan Lodge is a solid choice — it’s one of the […]

This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. I’m obsessed with salmon, and this Mango Salsa Salmon might be my new favorite! It’s quick, flavorful, and my kids will actually eat it! The fresh salsa is so good! Dinner Just Got a Glow-Up […]

For generations of Americans, lagers were synonymous with beer. Major brands like Coors, Budweiser, Busch, and Miller built empires based on easy-drinking, adjunct-packed lagers (those that include additional non-malt fermentable ingredients such as corn, rice, or wheat for clarity or taste). And though the modern era has brought us the resurgence of IPAs, doppelbocks, Belgian-style […]

Fire up the grill and mix up some margs—it’s Memorial Day Weekend, friends. And these days, the unofficial start of summer is as synonymous with sizzling sales as it is with burgers and dogs. Right now, you can save oodles on tools for cooking and entertaining from retailers like Amazon, Nordstrom, Williams Sonoma, and many […]