Maryse ChevriereStuffed Morels& 34;It& 39;s the little touches that separate you from other places,& 34; says executive chef Chris Jaeckle, referring to the extra effort and thought put into the dishes that he serves at Ai Fiori. While at home, we are not able to create meals with such precision and technical know-how, chef Jaeckle has generously adapted the recipe for Ippoglosso — halibut, morels, asparagus, hollandaise, and foie gras — for us to replicate his masterpiece at home (well, at least the best we can).

Sage Brown Derby Recipe “I love grapefruit cocktails year-round, but the rye and sage make this one especially wintry.” —Alison Roman, senior associate food editorIngredients1 oz. fresh red or pink grapefruit juice¼ oz. agave syrup (nectar)Recipe PreparationCombine whiskey, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave, and bitters in a cocktail shaker.

Mix sifted flour with baking powder, then add margarine and lard and rub well with flour. Add egg yolks, 200 g sugar (grind it), lemon essence and sour cream. Knead until you get a dough elastic enough to it can be spread (if we need more flour we add more or if we need to add a little more milk, it depends on the quality of the flour), I didn't have to.

Istock/JEVaderSugar CookiesNancy Olson, the Pastry Chef at Gramercy Tavern in New York City uses these sugar cookies to make edible ornaments, decorated with colorful royal icing, for the Tavern& 39;s holiday tree.Ingredients2 cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon baking powder4 ounces butter1 cup sugar½ lemon, zested (optional)½ vanilla bean, remove seeds for use (optional)1 egg2 tablespoons cream½ teaspoon vanilla extractDirectionsPreheat the oven to 300 degrees.

Authors Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen of The Fire Island Cookbook got their inspiration for these sliders from the miniature appeal of a White Castle Slider, another burger we love. Their cooking technique is a little different from the fast-food chain’s (they grill theirs), but they more than make up for it by topping them with crispy onion rings and rich blue cheese.

DJ BBQ& 39;s rad rum ribsSticky & spicy pork ribsSticky & spicy pork ribsServes 8Cooks In3 hours plus marinatingDifficultySuper easyNutrition per servingCalories 467 23 Fat 26g 37 Saturates 10g 50 Sugars 17g 19 Protein 36.2g 72 Carbs 19.8g 8 Of an adult& 39;s reference intakeIngredientssea saltfreshly ground black pepper1.