While simple syrup can be infused with anything from spices to chiles, it’s especially tasty when it reflects the season and the place. This wintry L.A. version combines the pine notes of ...

Stir the bay leaf butter again and use a brush to grease the bottom and side of a 9-inch round baking pan, preferably light metal, glass or ceramic, with some of it. Transfer the dough to a ...

Leon’s recipes for Bay-Thyme syrup and Black Pepper Tincture are top secret, so consider these a close approximation. They prepare this cocktail with Findencio Mezcal. 1/4 cup mezcal ...

Preparation. Step 1. Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 425°. Halve squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a large spoon. Using a peeler, remove skin and white flesh below (you ...

There are a couple of things that I use bay leaves in, and I've always wanted to make them without the bay leaves to see if it made a difference, and I never have, so I'm not sure. RASCOE: Well ...