The World’s Best Pickle Relish

Because BBQ demands fresh relish INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups cider vinegar 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 2 tablespoons sugar 8 large, homemade dill pickles, finely diced 1 small white onion, peeled and finely diced 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped Besides being chips for sandwiches and spears for just eating, the humble dill…

Grandma’s Sauerkraut-Potato Balls

Your go-to finger food for the holidays INGREDIENTS 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 small onion, minced 1 ½ cups homemade sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry 1 egg ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon caraway seed ½ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup breadcrumbs EQUIPMENT Either a deep-fat fryer or a skillet…

Instant, Fruity Frozen Yogurt

Capture the height of summer in a bowl INGREDIENTS 16 oz frozen peaches ¾ cup homemade yogurt 1 tablespoon honey or agave basil, chiffonaded The only thing better than ice cream is homemade ice cream. There’s no use describing it. It’s perfect because it’s tailored to exactly what you want, but it takes forever. That’s…

Our Best Reuben Sandwich

This sandwich packs a sauerkraut punch ITEM INFORMATION Rye bread Dijon mustard Russian dressing Corned beef, thinly sliced Swiss cheese, thinly sliced Homemade sauerkraut, drained and squeezed dry The Reuben sandwich is of debated origin, though all can agree that it is an American tradition. Made with corned beef and melted Swiss on toasted rye,…

Chocolate (and Sauerkraut!) Cake

Go ahead and say the secret ingredient INGREDIENTS For the cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup water 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ cups sugar 1 ½ cups homemade…

Spicy & Sweet Drumsticks

Turn Tuesday evening into a celebration INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup sriracha 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar 1/4 cup mirin 1/4 cup homemade blackberry-strawberry jam 12 large chicken drumsticks Kosher salt 1 cup rice flour 1 tablespoon cornstarch Roasted chicken is tender and juicy, an awesome treat for a big weekend dinner or a quick weeknight meal,…

Blackberry-Strawberry Margarita

Make it a cocktail hour to remember INGREDIENTS ½ cup homemade blackberry-strawberry jam 2 oz. fresh lime juice 4 oz. Cointreau 6 oz. tequila 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar lime wedges Margaritas are loved because they’re big, boozy and infinitely customizable. Classically made with only three ingredients, margaritas are great about taking on…

Our Family’s Classic Hamantaschen

The cookie that’s a tiny tart INGREDIENTS 1½ teaspoons baking powder ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs homemade blackberry-strawberry jam dried cranberries A traditional Jewish festival cookie, hamantaschen are often found in bakeries during the spring for…

Quenching, Classic Tzatziki

The refreshing bite of the Mediterranean INGREDIENTS 1 pint homemade yogurt 1 cucumber 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon parsley 1 tablespoon mint 1 tablespoon lemon juice salt and pepper Tzatziki is the go-to sauce for dishes across the Mediterranean. You will find yourself using it on classical entrees like lamb gyros, but it’s great on…

Grapefruit & Lemon Shrub Dressing

Meet your go-to dressing for salad season INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup homemade drinking vinegar 1 clove garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper EQUIPMENT a storage jar with lid Store-bought dressings end up in your home because they are both convenient and plentiful, though none of them hit…