25 perfectly simple Recipes

simple syrup, peeled freshly grated ginger, mint leaves, lemon wedge (about 1/8 of a medium ), dry gin, liqueur (no. 1), ice, english cucumber , sliced lengthwise into strips with a vegetable peeler, ginger ale (or ginger beer)

mint leaves (plus more for garnish if desired), simple syrup, light rum, lime juice, club soda, drops bitters, lime wedge (for garnish if desired)

butter, sugar, whole graham crackers, pure pumpkin puree, dark brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, eggs, cream cheese, at room temperature, sour cream, vanilla extract, optional garnish: toasted or candied pecans (optional)

light rum, dark rum, proof rum, orange curacao (orange flavored liqueur), almond flavored syrup, simple syrup, limes, juiced, fresh orange juice

premium tequila, brandy-based orange liqueur (such as grand marnier), cointreau, simple syrup, raspberry flavored liqueur, lime, juiced, sweet and sour mix

light rum, dark rum, rum (151-proof), orange curacao (orange flavored liqueur), almond syrup, simple syrup, limes , juice of, fresh orange juice

ground beef, garlic cloves, chopped, tomato sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, ground oregano, salt, cayenne pepper, masa harina (corn flour, found in the mexican food section of many supermarkets), kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pinto beans, drained and rinsed, cheddar cheese, shredded for serving, onion, chopped for serving, tortilla chips , for serving, lime wedges, for serving

boneless chuck roast (about 3 1/2 lbs), salt and pepper, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, carrot, chopped, celery rib, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, sugar, canned low sodium beef broth, low sodium chicken broth, fresh thyme, water, dry red wine

ground beef, garlic, chopped, tomato sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, ground oregano, salt, cayenne pepper, masa harina ( corn flour, found in the mexican food section of many supermarkets), kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pinto beans, drained and rinsed, shredded cheddar , for serving, chopped onions , for serving, tortilla chips , for serving, lime wedges, for serving

shot of vodka, shot of sour apple pucker liquor - i used dekuyper brand, shots cranberry juice - 100% pure, red apple for garnish

canola oil, all-purpose flour, enchilada or mexican red sauce, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, ground beef, onion, finely chopped, salt, canola oil, for frying, corn tortillas, two 4-oz cans diced green chilies, chopped green onions, chopped black olives, grated sharp cheddar cheese, cilantro, for garnish

silver tequila, reposade tequila, simple syrup, lime juice, liquid sweet and sour cocktail mix, orange juice, grenadine, maraschino cherry (to garnish )

all-purpose flour, salt, lard, vinegar, egg, lightly beaten, cold water

canola oil, all-purpose flour, enchilada or mexican red sauce, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, canola oil, ground beef, onion, chopped, two 4-oz cans diced green chiles, salt, corn tortillas, canola oil, for frying, chopped black olives, chopped green onions, grated sharp cheddar, chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish, beans and/or rice, for serving

graham crackers, finely ground, white sugar, butter, melted, ground cinnamon (optional)