Beverages and Cocktails, Free Recipes

Apricot Flip

Makes 1 serving Ingredients 1 1/2 oz cognac 1/2 oz apricot brandy 1/2 oz simple syrup 1 egg white Freshly grated nutmeg, as needed for garnish Combine the cognac, brandy, simple syrup, and egg white in a cocktail shaker (do not add any ice), and shake until foamy. Add ice […]

Beverages and Cocktails

Cortland Jab

Makes 1 cocktail This recipe features some of the season’s favorite flavors, with a special ingredient that may be new to you. Before we even get to the shrub, though, we add just enough apple brandy to make it count, fresh apple cider (often produced with sweet Cortland apples, hence […]

Desserts

Cranberry-Apple Brandy Syrup

Makes 3 (8 oz) jars Ingredients 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon raisins 1 tablespoon cranberries 3 pieces dried apple 3 dried plums (prunes) 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup bourbon, rum, or brandy Directions Heat brown sugar and water in a small […]

Desserts

Crêpes Suzette

Makes 10 servings Ingredients 10 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 cups (24 tbsp/3 sticks) butter, cubed 1 tbsp orange zest 3/4 cup fresh orange juice 30 Crêpes 3/4 cup Grand Marnier 3/4 cup brandy or cognac 1 orange, sliced into segments or supremes Whipped Cream, as needed Directions Sprinkle the sugar […]

Beverages and Cocktails, Free Recipes

Founders’ 1946 Punch

Makes 1 cocktail Ingredients 2 oz Honey-Herb and Tea Base (see below) 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 oz bourbon 1/2 oz brandy 1 drop orange bitters Rosemary sprig, for garnish Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with […]

Soups and Stews

Onion Soup Gratineé

Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 4 yellow onions, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup brandy 6 cups beef or chicken broth, warm 1 sprig fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, 4 sprigs parsley, 1 bay leaf, and 1 clove peeled garlic, wrapped […]

One-Dish Meals

Risotto ai Trutti di Mare (Risotto With Seafood)

Serves 6 Ingredients 2 quarts shellfish broth 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided 3/4 cup minced yellow onion 1 lb (2 2/3 cups) Carnaroli rice 2 lb mixed seafood, such as mussels, shrimp, scallops, and squid 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional) 1 tablespoon brandy […]

Beverages and Cocktails, Free Recipes

Winter Sangria

Makes 1 serving Ingredients 2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice 1 1/4 oz brandy 4 oz (1/2 cup) cinnamon-infused red wine (see note) 1/2 oz pomegranate juice 1 orange slice, for serving Cherries, for serving Cinnamon stick, for serving (optional) Whole star anise, for serving (optional) Fill a wine glass […]