Peden + Munk

This daiquiri recipe is served up-rocks in an elegant coupe and has nothing to do with the slushy, syrupy cocktails you’ll find at swim-up bars.

If it looks good at the market, it will be good in this salad.

How to choose corn: Look for tight, squeaky, green husks and rows of kernels that feel taut and full when you run your hands over the cobs.

It’s breakfast! It’s brunch! It’s a snack! It’s a glorious mess. And in case you’re wondering, the waffles are pretty amazing just on their own.

If you can find Chihuahua cheese for this, use it! If not, Monterey Jack can be subbed. Not the same, but still crazy good!

A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies.

The not-so-secret formula behind Sweetgreen and other DIY salad spots? And the key to making this smoked salmon recipe? It's called mise en place. Prep the components in advance, then put it all together later.

Try this as a side, a snack, in a frittata, folded into a grain salad, in a hash with bacon, etc. etc. etc.

Try this drizzled over roasted potatoes or as a sub for mayo in chicken salad.

Try this with white beans on toast, in salads, or puréed and spread on pita.

Try this schmeared on toast, tossed with pasta, or dolloped on a baked potato.

Vadouvan is sweeter and more aromatic than the typical curry, but Madras curry powder will work in a pinch.

Like a lighter riff on a classic French onion dip, this yogurt-based dip is just begging for chips or crackers. The texture will make you pause before reaching for sour cream–based ever again. We suggest using low-fat Greek yogurt (we like Fage and Wallaby brands). Fat-free is astringent and chalky, and the richness of full-fat can drown out other flavors.

Caramelized white chocolate forms the base of this rich ganache confection; the snowballs are more like truffles than cookies.

This potent New Orleans nightcap is as much about the aromatic absinthe rinse as it is the Cognac and rye.

This toast also works well divided into fourths and served as an appetizer.

Black pepper with fruit? It works—trust us.

Not into kale? Use chard or another hearty green instead.

This avocado toast recipe is endlessly customizable—thus why we don't include specific amounts.