Katherine Cobbs

For a crowd-pleasing summer dessert, it’s hard to go wrong with a brown-butter crumble, peaches, and bourbon

The classic brunch sipper gets the Jell-O treatment in these flavorful mini aspics

Where there’s beer, there’s braising liquid, the secret to this melt-in-your-mouth, oven-cooked delight

A bit of bubbly livens up cake, strawberries, and whipped cream in this easy, elegant Valentine’s dessert for two

A tequila soak and a generous sprinkle of Tajín amp up this next-level snack for the big game—or any time

Make spirits bright with a trio of spiked confections perfect for holiday gifting and gatherings

Because spirited holiday tables often demand spirited takes on the classics, here are two versions of bourbon pecan pie—one with dark chocolate and one that layers in silky pumpkin

A dose of moonshine amplifies the texture and flavor of classic skillet cornbread

The herbaceous spirit worms its way into the Lowcountry classic, with divine results

Fruit, spice, and spirit combine in this refreshing, tequila-spiked chilled soup

Spanish sherry lends complexity to this roasted tomato tart bursting with juicy flavor

A savory red wine reduction brings the rich, long-simmered flavors of bœuf bourguignon to juicy burgers that take just a fraction of the time

A simple cake-mix cake gets a dose of New Orleans–inspired decadence

Champagne wishes and pimento cheese dreams come true in this sparkling take on the iconic cheese spread

Venison loin gets a maple old-fashioned treatment in this spirited marinade

Fortified wine tempers the tartness of fresh cranberries in a sauce that makes more than turkey sing

Silky squash and crisp apple combine for a soup brimming with autumn spirit

Classic Italian penne alla vodka gets a citrusy overhaul in this bright summer pasta

Liqueur-infused compound butter elevates this winning take on foil-pack fish

Nutty liqueur takes a summertime favorite beyond just peachy