Is there anything better than the smell of a fresh ice cream cone? I always thought you needed a fancy press and shaping tools. Turns out all you need is a baking sheet and a $3 prop from the crafts store!

New Year's is here, and it’s time for some bubbly to ring in 2011. Instead of pouring straight Champagne, let guests get creative with a bubbly bar – sparkling wine, fruit mixers, and pretty garnishes for festive cocktails.

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but who has time to cook a hot one before heading out the door? Make a batch of these mini-quiches; they freeze great and reheat in minutes as hot breakfast bites.

When it comes to gin and tonics, I love the assertive taste of Hendrick’s (and judging by our gin survey, I’m not alone). Adding a slice of cucumber is classic, but throw in a sprig of rosemary to take the gin’s herbal flavors to a whole new level.

Green mangoes don’t get near the billing as their juicy, riper cousins. That’s too bad, because their crunch and slight sweetness makes them an ideal base for a refreshing Thai salad.

Does your family have a signature dish for entertaining? This one's been a staple in mine for nearly 20 years. Guests rarely leave without requesting the recipe, and are always surprised to find the rich tomato sauce is so simple.

I love Maine lobster – in butter, in bisque, but most especially in rolls. I’ve never thought twice about cooking one myself… but then again, I’ve never chased one around my living room before.

If you've ever decorated a home on a budget, chances are you've braved IKEA, the Swedish temple of cheap housewares and warm cinnamon rolls. We decided to recreate the popular rolls to IKEA standards - a few simple components and easy assembly for breakfast in bed.

When the temperatures topped 100 in New York this week, I wanted a snack that was light, quick and cool. These easy mozzarella toasts put a tasty twist on a standard caprese, with assertive herbs and capers that balance out the creamy cheese.

Aguas frescas, or “fresh waters,” are light, cooling fruit drinks so magically refreshing it’s clear why they’re the unofficial thirst-quencher of Latin America.