Although it may start innocently enough, there’s really nothing worse than a painfully sore throat. And while sipping something warm and comforting like herbal tea, bone broth, or even a hot toddy is certainly soothing, sometimes the only thing your throat is crying out for is the exact opposite: something ice-cold to dull the pain.
Don’t reach for your standard, go-to recipes this weekend. Instead, spice things up by trying something new in the kitchen. Even better, try a recipe with a little heat.
These 11 recipes have just enough spice to keep things interesting without sending you in search of a glass of milk to quell the fire. And if you are tentative when it comes to spicy food, remember that you can easily adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Last week I returned from a trip of a lifetime. My fiancé and I spent almost two weeks soaking up the beauty of South Africa. It was a such an incredible vacation that we’re already plotting our return, if we’re ever so lucky in the future. The only negative part was, well, the flight. I’ve been on 10- and even 12-hour flights before, but this was by far the longest I’ve endured. Book the nonstop from New York City’s John F. Kennedy airport to Johannesburg’s O. R. Tambo airport, like we did, and you’re in for a solid 15-hour flight.
So far in this series on blender cocktail recipes, I’ve put a twist on some classics and given a couple of serious cocktails a frozen makeover. To wrap up the week, I thought I’d finish with a tropical cocktail that will transport you back to that dreamy island vacation or remind you that the lazy, summer days spent by the pool are soon to come.
I’m leaving out the sugary, prepackaged mixers so often added to tropical blended drinks and opting for fresh fruit and coconut milk instead.
Breakfast and brunch have long been my favorite meals, largely thanks to the huge variety of options. You can go savory, you can go sweet, or you can even combine the two for the best of both worlds. Honestly, the only thing I don’t like about brunch is having to choose. What if I want the french toast and a lox-topped bagel?
One option is to just overindulge, but here’s a better solution: Just make everything mini! When everything comes pre-portioned and handheld, it’s easier to try a little of everything. And the truly wonderful thing is that no matter which option you choose, you’ll still have a hand free for a mimosa.
