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Swissmar's cast iron fondue set heats slowly and keeps its temperature. Its heft makes it solid, and the partial lid has notches to prop your forks on.

A Playful Valentine's Dessert

Fondue makes for a warm and homey date night in

Feb 28, 2023

Calabrian chiles can add zest to anything from sandwiches to pasta sauces, or even the most simple of veggies.

8 & $20 Recipe: One-Pan Calabrian Chile Brussels Sprouts and Sausages

Pair a bright Italian white with this easy weeknight dinner that comes together in just over half an hour

Jan 24, 2023

With a little temperature adjustment, classic rum cocktails—like the Hot Toddy—make for happy sipping any time of year.

Rum Cocktails to Match Any Season

Tweaking the temperature of these classic drinks renders them perfect year-round

Dec 15, 2022

A simple homemade crust saves money and adds flavor to this pot pie that goes from stovetop to oven in one dish.

8 & $20: Rotisserie Chicken & Greens Pot Pie

Pair this one-skillet twist on a winter classic with a bright white wine

Jan 4, 2023

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Calabrian chiles can add zest to anything from sandwiches to pasta sauces, or even the most simple of veggies.

Calabrian chiles can add zest to anything from sandwiches to pasta sauces, or even the most simple of veggies.

8 & $20 Recipe: One-Pan Calabrian Chile Brussels Sprouts and Sausages

Pair a bright Italian white with this easy weeknight dinner that comes together in just over half an hour

Jan 24, 2023

A simple homemade crust saves money and adds flavor to this pot pie that goes from stovetop to oven in one dish.

8 & $20: Rotisserie Chicken & Greens Pot Pie

Jan 4, 2023

Eat more veggies and save money this winter by turning seemingly mundane root vegetables into fun, flavorful fritters.

8 & $20: Chickpea and Root Vegetable Fritters with Dill Yogurt

Nov 29, 2022

A German Riesling will complement the mix of spice, acidity and sweetness in the peanut sauce that dresses the tofu in this dish.

8 & $20: Crispy Tofu with Peanut Sauce and Riesling

Nov 22, 2022

A festive fizzy wine, such as a dry red Lambrusco, fits nicely with the flavors in this dish, as well as the rest of the main meal.

8 & $20: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Preserved Lemon Dressing

Nov 15, 2022

Chef Pairings

Chef Pairings

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Chef Seth Turiansky’s braised and grilled artichokes can be paired with a crisp Italian white like Verdicchio.

Chef Seth Turiansky’s braised and grilled artichokes can be paired with a crisp Italian white like Verdicchio.

A Perfect Match

Do Your Hearts Some Good

Grilled artichoke, burrata and spring vegetables from chef Seth Turiansky of Acquerello

From the Apr 30, 2022, issue

This beach shack favorite, upgraded with Dover sole, can be made at home in any season.

This beach shack favorite, upgraded with Dover sole, can be made at home in any season.

A Perfect Match

Fish and Chips with Champagne

RPM Seafood’s recipe for crispy Dover sole, served with potato wedges and tartar sauce, is a perfect excuse to break out that bottle of bubbly you’ve been saving

From the Dec 15, 2020, issue

Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, this Bourbon-spiked cake is simple to whip up, and you can make everything but the frosting ahead.

Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, this Bourbon-spiked cake is simple to whip up, and you can make everything but the frosting ahead.

A Perfect Match

Bourbon Applesauce Cake with Sauternes

Ina Garten’s comforting, autumnal dessert sings alongside a special-occasion sweet wine

From the Oct 31, 2020, issue

Cooking

Cooking

Calabrian chiles can add zest to anything from sandwiches to pasta sauces, or even the most simple of veggies.

Calabrian chiles can add zest to anything from sandwiches to pasta sauces, or even the most simple of veggies.

8 & $20 Recipe: One-Pan Calabrian Chile Brussels Sprouts and Sausages

Pair a bright Italian white with this easy weeknight dinner that comes together in just over half an hour

A simple homemade crust saves money and adds flavor to this pot pie that goes from stovetop to oven in one dish.

8 & $20: Rotisserie Chicken & Greens Pot Pie

Cured for 48 hours, this Branzino al Cumino is a simple yet luxurious "prepare-ahead" dish for any New Year's Eve bash.

Seasonal Entertaining

Welcome in the New Year with Emiko Davies’ Venetian Branzino al Cumino

Using two different textures of pretzels, these lamb chops are sure to wow during your Hanukkah celebrations

Seasonal Entertaining

This Hanukkah, Impress Your Family with Pretzel-Crusted Lamb Chops

Lally Brennan (left) and her cousin Ti Adelaide Martin (right) co-own New Orleans staple Commander's Palace, a <i>Wine Spectator</i> Grand Award winner since 2012. At center are executive chef Meg Bickford and “wine guy” Dan Davis.

Crescent City Celebration

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Cheese

Cheese

These cheeses are some of expert David Gibbons' favorites coming out of the U.S.

These cheeses are some of expert David Gibbons' favorites coming out of the U.S.

Tasting Plate: American Originals

Favorite cheeses from a recent tasting of gems from across the U.S.

To cheesemakers across the United States, Neville McNaughton is the person who makes their vision of lactose perfection a reality.

The Cheese Whisperer

Gooey raclette complements potatoes, meat, cornichons and beyond.

How to Host a Raclette Party

Melissa King’s tasty velouté calls for a California version of a traditional Alpine cheese, but gruyère or Cheddar work just as well.

A Star Chef’s Cheesy Soup

While the market is flooded with generic examples, these elite Manchegos stand apart.

Capturing the Magic of La Mancha

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Chocolate

Chocolate

Swissmar's cast iron fondue set heats slowly and keeps its temperature. Its heft makes it solid, and the partial lid has notches to prop your forks on.

Swissmar's cast iron fondue set heats slowly and keeps its temperature. Its heft makes it solid, and the partial lid has notches to prop your forks on.

A Playful Valentine's Dessert

Fondue makes for a warm and homey date night in

While blends have long dominated the chocolate industry, producers are increasingly focused on expressing the character of a particular place.

Terroir in a Bar

These gourmet upgrades on classic treats will elevate any movie night.

Remaking Movie Night Treats

Pizza is one of the most recognizable and delicious symbols of Italian cuisine.

Italian Foods and Drinks We Love

San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square is named for the city's historic chocolate maker.

Chocolate by the Bay

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Coffee

Coffee

Monsooning is tedious work, but it produces beans with balanced acidity and unique flavors.

Monsooning is tedious work, but it produces beans with balanced acidity and unique flavors.

Exploring the Exotic Beans of India

Monsooned and otherwise, coffee from this South Asian country stuns

Moderate coffee consumption can protect against heart disease, Parkinson's and other health problems, studies show.

A Cup for Mind and Body

Engineering professor William Ristenpart was inspired by an amazing coffee in British Columbia to launch a course on the science of coffee brewing at U.C. Davis.

Coffee College

Locals and tourists alike mingle over coffee at Caffè Sant’ Eustachio in Rome.

Caffè Society

From small cans to single-serving cartons, brewers are finding new ways to make excellent coffee easier to enjoy.

Convenient Coffees to Keep Your Cool

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Spirits

Spirits

With a little temperature adjustment, classic rum cocktails—like the Hot Toddy—make for happy sipping any time of year.

With a little temperature adjustment, classic rum cocktails—like the Hot Toddy—make for happy sipping any time of year.

Rum Cocktails to Match Any Season

Tweaking the temperature of these classic drinks renders them perfect year-round

Most rare Bourbons are released in the fall, giving buyers time to stock up on their favorites before the holiday season.

Trophy Whiskeys

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson spent a decade learning about tequila before launching Teremana, which produces a top-value añejo.

Celebrity Tequilas

Classic gin and vodka cocktails, like the gin and tonic, provide ample room to experiment by switching up the base spirit.

Gin or Vodka?

Sparkling wine is a versatile ingredient to jazz up mixed drinks, such as the Queen’s Cousin, which was created for the wedding of a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.

Cocktails that Fizz

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Whisky

Whisky

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Image for the article titled: Pairing Menu: French Cuisine and Scotch Whisky

Pairing Menu: French Cuisine and Scotch Whisky

Recipes for pairing French food with scotch whisky

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10 Great Hotels in Scotland for Whisky Lovers

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8 Cask Strength Whiskies to Try Now

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Canada's Best Kept Secret

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Whisky With a View: Rooftop Whisky Bars

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