Recipes

Original Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktail

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Original Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktail
The cocktail that started it all. This particular (and rather unremarkable) recipe appeared alongside the first-ever printed use of the word “cocktail” way back in 1806.

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Mason Jar Mayo

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Mason Jar Mayo
Flexible and fresh, this mayo can be stored in the refrigerator for 10 days. Add some garlic or minced chiles and you have a homemade aioli.

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Mother of All Dressings

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Mother of All Dressings
Other salad dressings are a takeoff on this basic salt/acid/ oil French vinaigrette formula, with a world of substitutions. Master the standard recipe and you will understand them all.

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Simple Savory Stew

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Simple Savory Stew

Ingredients (serves 4) ¼ cup all-purpose flour¼ tsp freshly ground pepper1½ pound beef stewing meat, trimmed and cut into inch cubes5 tsp vomFASS Herbes de Provence Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 medium onion, peeled and chopped2 Tbsp tomato paste2 Tbsp vomFASS Bordeaux Red Wine Vinegar1 cup red wine3½ cups beef broth, homemade or low-sodium canned2 bay leaves1 spike of fresh rosemary3-4 sprigs of thyme5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ¼-inch rounds2 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes2 cups frozen green peas2 tsp salt DirectionsCombine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat...

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Dark Chocolate & Red Wine Olive Oil Cake

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Dark Chocolate & Red Wine Olive Oil  Cake
This tender chocolate cake has a deep cocoa flavor that’s intensified by the slight bitterness of olive oil and enriched with red wine notes.

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