This is one of my most requested desserts from friends and family. I like to keep the cookie dough on hand at all times and the quick trick of cutting disks out of a pint of beautifully creamy Haagen Daz vanilla ice cream makes these cookie sandwiches a great, easy, delicious dessert.

All over the world mango with salt and chili is a refreshing and beloved snack. The mild salinity in black salt paired with the sunny chili flavor of Espelette and the spike of a little amchoor (dried green mango) make a great mango season even more enjoyable

A spicy spin on a classic, and a silly equestrian joke, this cocktail is made with our Smoked Cinnamon Maple Syrup, fiery 100-proof bourbon, and a cold mountain of crushed ice, so hot plus cold equals warm. The edible garnish is a chilled dill pickle spear, delicious, and itself packed full of spices; it's also a cheeky homage to the Pickleback and Bushwick Country Club, the bar that made that drink famous.

There are places that you work, and teams that you were a part of, that are triggered by ingredients and seasons when you work in food. This egg dressing for asparagus is an old favorite that has become a springtime classic for many of us from that time in life. Traditionally it is served with giant, imported, tender, white asparagus on a large plate with both fresh and crunchy garnishes on the side to adorn every precious bite. When green asparagus is great and in season, this egg dressing, and the included garnishes below, confirm it’s going to be a great spring.

A splash of cream gives this sauce a little extra body, as does halloumi cheese. This cheese is as creamy as mozzarella in taste, but is firmer and has a higher melting point, so it stays intact even after baking. The combination of black mustard seeds and turmeric balances that richness nicely.

Chamin (a.k.a. Cholent) is a warmly spiced overnight stew that has survived centuries of history and migration. Chamin is perfect for relaxed days when this pot of warm hugs will be waiting for you to wake up and enjoy it. Or, set it and forget it in the morning and enjoy Chamin for dinner with leftovers for the week.

Both red vermouth and bits of dried fruit bring a jammy sweetness to this braise. Savory spices like bay leaves and white pepper balance the sugar, which is accentuated with warming allspice, anise, and bitter cocoa.

Richly flavored lamb in crispy pita bread

Roasting chicken first and then braising it in the oven with sautéed vegetables makes for the best chicken soup.