(Getty Images) An updated twist on the classic cocktail with ice wine and vodka from Food & Wine Magazine. Total time Fast Servings 1 drink Ingredients 10 large seedless green grapes, plus 2 halved grapes for garnish2 ounces ice wine2 ounces vodka, preferably CirocIce Directions In a blender, puree the 10 whole grapes with the ice wine and vodka. Pour the puree through a tea strainer into an ice-filled cocktail shaker and shake well. Strain again into a large chilled...

(Getty Images) Chiles add subtle heat to this exceptional fruit salad. Food & Wine's Grace Parisi likes using any syrup left in the fruit bowl for cocktails; she mixes a little of it into rum and pours the drink over ice. Total time 45 minutes Servings 6 Ingredients 2 plump lemongrass stalks, bruised and coarsely chopped2 fresh hot red chiles, quartered lengthwiseFinely grated zest of 1 lime1 cup sugar1 pound strawberries, halved or quartered if large1 pound cubed (3/4-inch) peeled...

(Stephanie Foley) Active: 20 mins.Total Time: 45 mins.Servings;4FastMake-Ahead Thick and creamy Greek-style yogurt is a fast and healthy base for tangy parfaits. Here, Grace Parisi folds some of the yogurt with lemon juice and zest, mixes the rest with chunky cherry preserves, then spoons the yogurt into glasses in alternate layers. Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream, chilled1 cup 2 percent Greek-style plain yogurt1/4 cup cherry preserves1/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin1 teaspoon water1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest3...

( Getty Images) Total Time: 20 mins.Serving: 6Fast This is an excellent grown-up version of an ice cream sundae, made with lush nectarines cooked in bourbon. The best part: the crisp, buttery pound-cake croutons. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter8 ounces all-butter pound cake, cut into 1/2-inch cubes6 firm, ripe yellow nectarines, cut into thin wedges1/2 cup light brown sugar1/3 cup bourbon1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice2 pints vanilla ice cream Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375°. In a large skillet,...

(Getty Images) Food & Wine's Grace Parisi mixes juicy bits of orange, grapefruit, lemon and lime to form the base of this vibrant salsa; green-olive tapenade and sliced red onion add extra zestiness, which makes this salsa so good on everything from fish to avocado. Total time: 30 minutes Servings: Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 navel orange1 ruby red grapefruit1 lemon1 lime1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 teaspoon green-olive tapenade1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsleySalt and freshly...

(Getty Images) Here is a recipe with two Middle Eastern staples that make one great dressing. Total time 45 minutes Servings 6 Ingredients 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed1/2 cup Easy Hummus with Tahini or other hummus3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt1 cup finely diced celery1/4 cup finely diced cornichons1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley3 tablespoons finely diced sweet onionSalt and freshly ground pepper Directions 1) In a large pot, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Simmer over...

A lot of cooks take pains to obtain top-notch hamburger meat, toppings, condiments, and buns only to relegate the crucial step of making the patties to an afterthought. There's an art to preparing a hamburger patty. Fortunately, it's one that can be reduced to a few straightforward guidelines. A pat of cold butter enclosed in the center of the patty bastes and flavors the meat while it cooks. Be sure to seal the butter pat in completely.Don't pack the meat...

(Todd Coleman) TIP #1: Pack Recipes that Travel Well. Cold Fried Chicken, sandwiches that won't get soggy, sliced fruit, pre-dressed salads, and hard cheeses all make good choices. For a killer picnic sandwich, see our recipe for classic New Orleans sandwich the Muffuletta below. TIP #2: Bring the Right Accessories. While classic flat-woven baskets may be the image that comes to mind when you think picnic, we've found that insulated carrybags make for much better transportation, (our favorite is by...

(Getty Images) Roasting marshmallows over a campfire is one of life's greatest simple pleasures. But since you can't eat them all day (well, maybe you can), add some variety to your camping cuisine by experimenting with other ingredients cooked over hot coals. These creative but low-maintenance recipes will keep you fueled up all day and all night while you hike, swim, and commune with nature. Breakfast Boiled egg in a cup Ingredients:EggsShredded cheeseDiced hamDiced green pepperMushroomsTomatoesGreen onionsOther desired fillingsSalt and...

(Getty Images) Our review of fancy grilling gear this past week combined with the—finally—warmer weather got us in the mood to fire up the barbecue. And I wanted to propose a super simple recipe for you. When I serve these marinated grilled vegetables, I invariably get "wows" and then get asked how I prepared them. They make for a beautiful presentation, are truly delicious (and healthy) AND leftovers, if you are so lucky, are fantastic in panini sandwiches, frittatas (add...

(Laurie Smith) SERVES 4 Though Tex-Mex-style fajitas are unknown in Mexico, grilled skirt steak is eaten with tortillas in Nuevo León, under the name arrachera al carbon. 3 small yellow onions, peeled and halved lengthwise3⁄4 cup plus 1 tbsp. vegetable oil1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce1⁄4 tsp. liquid smoke1 bay leaf1 1⁄2 tsp. freshly ground black pepperSalt1 2-lb. skirt steak, cut into 3" pieces1 green bell pepper, stemmed, cored, and thickly sliced1 red bell pepper, stemmed, cored, and thickly sliced12 scallions, trimmed1...

(Andre Baranowski) SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. black peppercorns1 tbsp. coriander seeds1 tbsp. fennel seeds2 dried chiles de àrbol, broken2 fresh bay leaves1⁄2 cup red wine2 tbsp. red wine vinegar2 tbsp. worcestershire4 garlic cloves, crushed2 sprigs fresh rosemary1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 (2-lb.) flank steakKosher salt, to taste INSTRUCTIONS 1. Toast peppercorns, coriander, fennel, chiles de àrbol, and bay leaves in a small skillet over high heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer aromatics to a hard...