Bright and Smokey, With Just a Touch of Heat Recipe: Cinder & Citrus Ingredients: 1 oz charred lemon juice ¾ oz hot honey simple syrup (we like Melinda’s Hot Honey) 3 dashes Angostura bitters 3 oz water To Make the Charred Lemon Juice: Cut the lemons in half and reserve one slice from each for garnish. Place the lemon halves (cut-side up) and the reserved slices on a wire rack set over a baking sheet on a heat-resistant surface. Char the cut sides with a butane or propane tor

There’s no wrong way to enjoy an Aperol Spritz, and you should absolutely play with the proportions until you find your perfect mix. That said, there are two generally accepted ratios: the 3:2:1 and the 1:1:1 (sometimes referred to as 2:2:2) methods. The build, however, stays the same for both. Recipe: 3:2:1 Version: 3 oz Prosecco 2 oz Aperol 1 oz club soda or seltzer 1:1:1 Version: 2 oz Aperol 2 oz Prosecco 2 oz club soda or seltzer Build: Add Aperol, Prosecco, and soda wate

The Roast a.k.a. Mississippi Pot Roast a.k.a. The Roast That Owns the Internet Ingredients: 3–4 lb chuck roast 12 oz jar pepperoncini (with juice) ½ stick butter 1 brown gravy mix packet 1 ranch dressing mix packet 2 tsp Cast Iron & Cocktails Seasoning Blend 8 oz sliced mushrooms (optional) Build: 1a. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high and add a light coating of oil. Sear the chuck roast on both sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer to a crock

Recipe: King Cake Beignets Ingredients: For the Beignets 1 (8ct)can refrigerated large/jumbo biscuits(Pillsbury Grands or similar) 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, room temperature ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Ingredients: For the Icing 1 cup powdered sugar ~ 4 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon butter extract Build: In a large pot or Dutch oven, add about 4 inches of oil and place over medium heat. Bring the oil to

Your Grandmother May Fight Me, but This Green Bean Casserole is Worth Fighting Over. Recipe: Green Bean Casserole Ingredients: 2 (12 oz) packages frozen cut green beans, thawed and drained(or use fresh if you want to) 1 lb mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp Goya Adobo 2 tsp C&C seasoning 2 tsp Badia Sazón Completa 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups milk 6 oz shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 1 cup French fried onions Build: Preheat a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat

The Only Flan... Recipe You'll Ever Need Recipe: Flan Ingredients: ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup water 5 whole eggs + 2 egg yolks 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk Build: Prep the oven and water bath: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a roasting pan in the oven and fill with enough hot water to come just below the top of a 9-inch cake pan. (Careful — it’ll be hot.) Make the caramel: Add sugar and water to a heavy-bottomed saucepan over

Deviled Eggs topped with Candied Bacon and Fresh Jalapenos A Timeless Favorite: Simple, Creamy, and Always Quick to Disappear. Deviled eggs: Whether you keep them classic with a touch of paprika or add a little flair with bacon and jalapeños, they’re a go-to for any gathering. Recipe: Deviled Eggs Yields: 12 deviled eggs Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs 2 tbsp mayonnaise (we use Kraft) 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp C&C seasoning blend (check the other recipes posted for the recip

Crunchy, Sweet, Salty, and Dangerously Delicious This candied bacon checks all the boxes, and it couldn’t be easier to make. To Make the Candy Coating: Makes enough for about 24 pieces of bacon (more if you’re judicious with the application) ½ cup light brown sugar ½ cup maple syrup 2 tsp black pepper Build: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, and black pepper. Mix until smooth. To Make the Candied Bacon Note: we are using store bought, pre-cooked b

This Shrimp and grits has been a household favorite for years! A warm bowl of our homemade Shrimp and Grits This Shrimp and grits has been a household favorite for years! Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Ingredients: For the Shrimp & Sauce: 2 lbs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 medium lemons ½–1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt 14 oz andouille sausage, sliced 8 slices pre-cooked bacon, finely chopped* 1 medium yellow onion, rough chopped/large dice 4 bell peppers (g

Simple, Versatile, and Full of Flavor The Cast Iron and Cocktails seasoning blend, also known as C&Csoning (you see what I did there?), is a house staple Note: To make a bigger batch, replace the tsp for parts. 1Tbsp = 3 tsp Recipe: Cast Iron and Cocktails Seasoning Blend (C&Csoning) Ingredients: 1 tsp chili powder 1 Tbsp paprika 1 tsp cayenne 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion powder ½ tsp MSG 2 tsp salt 2 tsp pepper ​ Process: Combine all ingredients in an airtight container.

A C&C Original with a Hint of Superstition Its herbaceous, bold, and incredibly refreshing Recipe: The Fools & Sages Ingredients: 3 large sage leaves 5 cucumber slices 0.25 oz simple syrup 0.5 oz lime juice 0.5 oz Pimm’s No. 1 1.5 oz gin (Bombay Sapphire or similar) Dash of cucumber bitters Dash of Peychaud’s bitters Build: In a shaker tin, muddle sage with simple syrup and lime juice. Add cucumber slices and muddle again. Add Pimm’s, gin, and bitters, then shake with ice. Do