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Auxolith’s Honey Blood Orange Americano for Bugonia

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Kylie Thomas
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A tall cocktail in red with a honey blood orange garnish over top of the glass and honey running down the sides of the glass as a golden bar spoon sits against it.

As the company Auxolith reigns over the movie-world of Bugonia, we imagine an evilly good mix of Honey and Blood Orange in an Americano is just what Emma Stone‘s CEO character would desire. Bugonia throws us straight into the middle of the kidnapping of Auxolith CEO Michelle Fuller. Two men (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) then lock her in their basement out of fear she is an alien who wants to destroy Earth. After endless catastrophes such as a backfiring experimental drug treatment for opioid withdrawal, the power that Auxolith and Fuller as CEO holds is frightening with an angle cast on those who put greed first. To create a sip that’s as deliciously deceptive, we’re taking utterly sweet honey and testing its power with the addition of blood orange, sweet vermouth, Campari, and also bubbly soda water. It’s a cocktail for the true winner here… you!

What Oscar Academy Award Nominations Did Bugonia Receive?

Bugonia from start to finish is a wild ride and you never quite know what will come next. Touching on themes of today’s landscape like climate change, monopolization, capitalism, and even conspiracy theory as a whole, it’s also a film that feels like it could easily happen in real life. Between its intense but darkly comedic adaptation by Yorgos Lanthimos as well as the cast and crew that bring this tale to life, Bugonia receives four nominations for the 2026 Oscars ceremony. These include Actress in a Leading Role (Emma Stone), Music Original Score (Jerskin Fendrix), Writing Adapted Screenplay (Will Tracy), and Best Picture for producers Ed Guiney & Andrew Lowe, Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone and Lars Knudsen.

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Auxolith’s Honey Blood Orange Americano for Bugonia

  • Author: Kylie Thomas
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Description

Grab a glass before the world explodes.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • ½–¾ oz honey blood orange syrup (to taste)
  • Club soda
  • Blood orange slice and honey for garnish

For the honey blood orange syrup:

  • 1 cup fresh blood orange juice
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
  2. Add Campari, sweet vermouth, and the syrup then stir.
  3. Top with club soda and gently stir again.
  4. Garnish with a blood orange slice or twist.

For the honey blood orange syrup:

  1. Add blood orange juice, honey, and sugar to a small saucepan.
  2. Heat on low–medium, stirring until the sugar and honey dissolve (do not boil).
  3. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool.
  5. Strain and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Marty Supreme’s Orange Dirty Shirley Cocktail

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Kylie Thomas
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An Orange Dirty Shirley Cocktail sits beside a spilled bucket of ping-pong balls with cherries and an orange wheel for garnish.

Marty Mauser is a name you’ll remember for a long time after you watch the Oscar-nominated film Marty Supreme. A lasting legacy deserves a superstar cocktail so we’re shaking Marty up an Orange Dirty Shirley Cocktail. If you haven’t seen the latest Timothée Chalamet starring feature, drop everything and head to the TV. We have work to do. From the outside, Marty Supreme seems like the story of an ambitious ping-pong player but in actuality it’s a wild ride through what it means to be human. Marty reads almost like a child in a man’s body as he navigates the world of love, loss, and passion. We follow him with just as much innocence, just as much determination, and cheer in our hearts as he reaches his finish-line. What could fit better here than a grown-up, upscale version of a childhood favorite?

What Oscar Nominations Did Marty Supreme Receive?

For 2026’s Oscars ceremony, Marty Supreme makes it mark through its stellar, star-speckled cast, intricate editing, and beautiful 1950s’ world-building through scenery and costumes. With Timothée Chalamet in the lead role, we all knew this film would be up for at least one Oscar but the rest of the cast and crew prove its deserving of even more. Marty Supreme earns nine nominations at this year’s awards including Actor in a Leading Role (Timothée Chalamet), Casting (Jennifer Venditti), Cinematography (Darius Khondji), Costume Design (Miyako Bellizzi), Directing (Josh Safdie), Film Editing (Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie), Production Design (Jack Fisk and Adam Willis), Writing Original Screenplay (Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie), and Best Picture.

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Marty Supreme’s Orange Dirty Shirley

  • Author: Kylie Thomas
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Description

For the kid at heart in Marty.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 oz vodka
  • 1/2 oz orange liqueur (we used triple sec)
  • 1/2 oz grenadine
  • 4 oz lemon soda
  • Lime
  • Orange wheel or garnish
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Pour in vodka and orange liqueur.
  3. Top with lemon-lime soda.
  4. Slowly add grenadine.
  5. Stir gently.
  6. Garnish with cherries and an orange slice.

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The Pine Rail Cocktail for Train Dreams

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Kylie Thomas
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If you’re going to watch a movie that’s bound to emotionally devastate you like Train Dreams then may we introduce a to-the-point, spirit-forward cocktail, The Pine Rail. Train Dreams takes us into the turn of the 20th century where self-sufficiency means more than just getting by. We follow Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton), a railroad worker and logger who simply wants to find the joy in his life. Whenever you work long months and hard hours that keep you away from your family, it’s almost as if you’re not living at all. But, when tragedy strikes he throws his heart and soul into figuring out what there is to live for. The Pine Rail is a cocktail for anyone who has ever felt alone and vulnerable in this big crazy world. It’s for sipping while watching Train Dreams, it’s for Robert Grainier, and it’s for you too.

What Oscar Award Nominations Did Train Dreams Receive?

The cast of Train Dreams including Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, William H. Macy, Will Patton, Kerry Condon, and many others help create this film’s memorable status. Along with an excellent technical team, the movie explores the working class of the early 20th century, the beauty of nature, and what it feels like to lose the person you love most. All this earns it Oscar nominations for Cinematography (Adolpho Veloso), Music Original Song (Nick Cave and Bryce Dessner), Writing Adapted Screenplay (Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar), as well as Best Picture for producers Marissa McMahon, Teddy Schwarzman, Will Janowitz, Ashley Schlaifer, and Michael Heimler.

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The Pine Rail, a Cocktail for Train Dreams

  • Author: Kylie Thomas
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Description

You’ll need a hard one to get you through this devastating tale.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 oz pine-infused vodka
  • 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + warm water)
  • 2 dashes orange bitters

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake hard for about 10 seconds.
  3. Double strain into a chilled coupe.

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Hamnet’s Blackberry Bramble

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Kylie Thomas
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A blackberry bramble sits in a rocks glass on top and in front of purple velvet.

Inspired by the Oscar-nominated film Hamnet, this cocktail takes its cue from the color purple, an emotional motif that connects directly to the movie. Hamnet evokes themes of grief, memory, devotion, as well as the mysterious space between life and loss. Historically, purple has also long represented both mourning and nobility, a color that carries the weight of sorrow while also suggesting reverence. To reflect that symbolism, we chose a Blackberry Bramble as the film’s match. Its signature deep violet hue, created by a float of blackberry liqueur, mirrors the palette as well as plot of the film. The drink begins bright and vivid, then slowly deepens in color and flavor as the blackberry liqueur seeps through the crushed ice, creating a layered effect that feels almost theatrical. This cocktail is our small tribute to the color purple and the depths that Hamnet dives the viewer into.

What Oscar Nominations Did Hamnet Receive?

Starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal as Agnes and William Shakespeare, Hamnet takes us into the lives of these two historical figures as they grapple with the death of their son. Through sorrow, regret, pain, and suffering, watch as William creates his masterpiece Hamlet as a way to cope. The historical relevance here along with the incredibly creative and devastating internal look keep viewers hooked from start to end. Hamnet earns a total of eight nominations including Actress in a Leading Role (Jessie Buckley), Casting (Nina Gold), Costume Design (Malgosia Turzanska), Directing (Chloé Zhao), Music Original Score (Max Richter), Production Design (Fiona Crombie and Alice Felton), Writing Adapted Screenplay (Chloé Zhao and Maggie O’Farrell), and Best Picture.

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Hamnet’s Blackberry Bramble

  • Author: Kylie Thomas
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Purple is our defining color here for its meaning of wisdom, creativity, and spiritualism.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz London dry gin
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • .5 oz simple syrup
  • .5 oz crème de mûre (blackberry liqueur)

Instructions

  1. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake for about 10 seconds.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
  4. Slowly drizzle crème de mûre over the top so it trickles through the ice and blends into the cocktail.

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Aquavit Norski Negroni for Sentimental Value

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A short glass with a Norski Negroni and lemon twist garnish.

As the Norwegian film Sentimental Value earns its Oscar nomination for Best Picture, we mix up a cocktail that reflects the film’s quiet exploration of memory, inheritance, and the complicated generational weight that carries on. Much like the story itself, this drink centers on something familiar but viewed through a deeply personal lens. For this tribute, we replace the gin in a Negroni with aquavit, the distinctive Scandinavian spirit infused with caraway, dill, and herbal botanicals. This small but meaningful shift transforms the cocktail, giving it a northern character that feels rooted in heritage and place. Just as Sentimental Value asks us to reconsider the meaning of the things we inherit, this cocktail invites a similar reflection. It’s something deeply comforting, reinterpreted with a spirit that carries its own sense of history.

What Oscar Nominations Did Sentimental Value Receive?

Meet Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), the two sisters in Sentimental Value who reunite with their estranged father, Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård) after the death of their mother. Hoping to reconnect and revive his career, Gustav asks Nora, a stage actress, to star in a deeply personal film inspired by their family’s past. When she refuses, he casts a young Hollywood star Rachel (Elle Fanning) instead, forcing the sisters to confront long-buried resentment, grief, and the ways art can both reopen and heal old wounds. This film gets multiple nods at the Oscars for Actor in a Leading Role (Stellan Skarsgård), Actress in a Leading Role (Renate Reinsve), two for Actress in a Supporting Role (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning), Directing (Joachim Trier), Film Editing (Olivier Bugge Coutté), International Feature Film, Writing Original Screenplay (Eskil Vogt and Joachim Trier), as well as Best Picture.

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Aquavit Norski Negroni for Sentimental Value

  • Author: Kylie Thomas
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Nostalgic yet deeply personal thanks to the aquavit.

Ingredients

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  • 1 oz aquavit
  • 1 oz Campari
  • 1 oz sweet vermouth
  • Lemon twist garnish

Instructions

  1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Add aquavit, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
  3. Stir for 20–25 seconds until chilled and properly diluted.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube.
  5. Express lemon twist and garnish.

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Hosting a Romantic Canoe Lunch Date

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Abdul Rafay
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A man and woman in hats sit in a canoe with a charcuterie plate between them.

A professional photographer returns to a favorite place from childhood to enjoy a romantic lunch date with her husband as they float in a canoe down a proverbial lazy river in Georgia.

A man sits in a canoe with a charcuterie spread in front of him.

Up a Lazy River Canoe Date with Charcuterie

As a child, photographer Ashley Hafstead used to go on canoe trips along rivers in the Georgia highlands, her father in back, she up front, their gear in between. “I just remember as a kid that it gave me this sense of adventure and self-worth going canoeing and also having the responsibility of helping to maneuver the boat with my dad. It was really great,” she says. (The whole family would also sometimes go in two boats, with an adult in each, their canoes tied together when they paused for lunch.)

A couple in a canoe on a calm river, enjoying an elaborate charcuterie board lunch served on wooden planks across the boat's gunwales.

Now, as an adult living in Santa Fe, she longed to reconnect with lush greenery, with the river, and to spend a long, languid day paddling with her husband. She used the same company, Appalachian Outfitters, that her family had when she was young. The outfit offers trips that depart from Dahlonega, a longer one along the Etoway (about 4 hours) as well as a shorter one on the Chestatee (about 2 1/2 hours), in lovely, old-fashioned canoes—or more modern kayaks. “You can pull off and go swimming and hang out on a sandy beach. It’s just really relaxing, honestly.”

A rustic wooden wall decorated with adventure-themed signs including "Appalachian Adventures," "Big Bend Beach," and "Welcome to Dahlonega" at a Georgia river outfitter.

How to Feast

Being something of a foodie as well as an avid cook, Ashley brought along an elaborate charcuterie board for lunch, to be enjoyed on the water. (The rivers are pretty calm so, if you’re not paddling, you’re almost sitting still.) She pre-cut everything and packed four small boards to rest on the canoe’s yolks to serve as an impromptu table. “Sometimes when I do picnics, I’ll make a cold salad—like a beautiful Italian chicken salad with an Italian vinaigrette—lots of herbs, cut up chicken, almonds, and then I’ll serve that with bread.”

A map of the Chestatee River near Dahlonega, Georgia, showing paddling routes, rapids, and the Appalachian Outfitters canoe outpost.

She also brought along thermoses, a serving board, and two dry bags to hold everything. The couple left their coolers and other gear on a sandbar and then headed back out to have a super chill dining experience. “I love being around water. For me, anytime I’m on a river, it’s peace and solitude. It’s a way to disconnect from the sensory overload we have on a daily basis.”

A couple wearing sun hats relaxes on a sandy riverbank next to their green canoe during a peaceful summer picnic in the Georgia highlands.
A blue heron standing on a rocky bank of a calm river in the Georgia highlands near Dahlonega.

The people at Appalachian drop you and your stuff off and then pick you up at a takeout point, so it’s an unstructured day, giving you ample time to paddle, swim, take in some sun, and recharge. “It was a romantic date for my husband and me—really wonderful.”

A high-altitude aerial view of a single canoe with two people paddling down a calm, winding river flanked by a dense green forest canopy in the Georgia highlands.

What You Need to Host Your Date

The road to a successful outdoor adventure—on land or water– is smoother with the right gear. Ashley Hafstead suggests some key items and sources.

Dry Bags

Top-loading dry bags in a range of sizes from NRS or Freelaxy keep your gear organized…and dry.

A man and woman splash each other in a river.

Thermos

A Classic Stanley insulates drinks (hot or cold ) with durable, double-wall vacuum insulation.

Enamelware Plates and Bowls

Barebones Living offers up timeless and unbreakable enamelware for an elegant lunch that generates less trash than paper plates.

Cooler

A steel Coleman cooler is substantial enough to sit on, insulated enough to keep your lunch cool, and durable enough to last countless trips into the wild.

A couple wrapped in a black-and-white patterned blanket standing in a shallow river surrounded by lush green forest during a romantic trip to the Georgia highlands.

Story by Stephen Treffinger
Photography and Styling by Ashley Hafstead
Canoes and Planning Courtesy of Appalachian Outfitters, canoegeorgia.com

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Collier’s Cuts: After 30 Years, ‘Scream 7’ Sticks to the Formula

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Kylie Thomas
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Ghost face from Scream 7 walks with a knife out at his side.
Ghostface in Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group's "Scream 7." © 2025 Paramount Pictures. Ghost Face is a Registered Trademark of Fun World Div., Easter Unlimited, Inc. ©1999. All Rights Reserved.”.
A graphic for Scream 7 with a 3/5 star rating.

It has been three decades since the subversive slasher Scream simultaneously satirized and revitalized its genre. Now, the seventh installment is content to play the hits.

Scream 7 Movie Review

From an opening visit to one of the original film’s key locations to a conclusion that — no spoilers — doesn’t reinvent the wheel, Scream 7 has no ambitions beyond … well, doing Scream stuff. New characters get slashed; old ones turn up (in one way or another). Nick Cave’s Red Right Hand plays. The chracters discuss rules of a horror movie. Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), now Sidney Prescott-Evans, confronts a cadre of masked killers.

That longer surname refers to our Final Girl’s attempt to settle into some kind of grown-up normalcy, in spite of 30 years of terror. She’s married — to a cop (Joel McHale), helpfully — and has a trio of kids. We find her sparring with her eldest, Tatum (Isabel May) over typical teen stuff. (The younger kids are off at grandma’s for the week, presumably to spare the audience the added tension of tots in peril.)

In spite of a high-end security system and ever-ready sidearm, though, Sidney is never at ease. And wouldn’t you know it: A caller claiming to be a foe from Sid’s distant past threatens Tatum, and we’re off to the races.

More Easter Eggs Than the Candy Aisle

For an hour or more, the film loads itself with references — some subtle, some painfully obvious — to its predecessors. Tatum’s beau (Sam Rechner) crawls through her window, repeating dialogue from the first film; the next morning, Tatum dons her mother’s old college jacket (as seen in (Scream 2), sparking a confrontation. The film is explicitly focused on its own lore; while that served as meta-commentary in the superior 2022 film (confusingly, also called Scream), it’s mostly just fan service here.

That dedication is wise at times and foolhardy at others. Undoubtedly, this is a series with devotees; at the opening-night screening I attended, nearly everyone in attendance arrived wearing official series merchandise. (Admittedly: That tally includes this writer.) While such hyper-awareness is canny, it can be overdone; at times, Scream 7 leans in too heavily.

Don’t Spoil the Ending — Not That You’ll Want To

Despite its indulgences, Scream 7 leads an ugly but steady drive up the field for most of its runtime — then fumbles the ball on the goal line. I would never even hint at the ending of a film in this franchise — a series inextricably linked to the rise of spoiler aversion among genre fans — but I will say that the conclusion is woefully unsatisfying. It’s hard to imagine either diehards or casual viewers will find these revelations compelling; it seems a case of trying to out-twist the audience rather than simply delivering a proper conclusion.

Does that matter? Yes and no. For fans, it may feel like a cop out; for less committed moviegoers, it will simply be confusing. But the blood is already good and shed at that point. Until the final moments, Scream 7 is often funny, generally compelling and even occasionally shocking — impressive after all these years.

And hey — they can always innovate next time. Scream 8 is reportedly in development.

No One Dares Confront Ghostface at the Box Office

Here’s a bit of movie trivia: So fevered was the anticipation for 1997’s Scream 2 that several high-profile releases delayed opening to avoid the competition. Chief among them: Titanic, which waited a week rather than square off with the Scream juggernaut. A James Bond film, Tomorrow Never Dies, did the same thing. Accordingly, Scream 7 mostly has the weekend to itself in terms of new releases — though the acclaimed Iraqi film The President’s Cake is receiving a limited release.

Among repertory showings, the harrowing western The Revenant is back in theaters to mark its 10th anniversary. Leonardo DiCaprio won an Oscar for The Revenant, though the most exemplary aspect of the film may be the striking, natural lighting.

Speaking of the Oscars, in-theater presentations of the nominated short films have increased in popularity. Look for showings of the nominated live-action, animated and documentary shorts at an arthouse or independent cinema near you.

Ghost Face is a Registered Trademark of Fun World Div., Easter Unlimited, Inc. ©1999. All Rights Reserved.

Story by Sean Collier
Photo Courtesy of Paramount Pictures‘ Scream 7

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Lamb and Ham Recipes for Easter and Beyond

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Kylie Thomas
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An aerial view of a cooked ham with blueberry yuzu glaze sitting in a white roasting tray with blueberries, thyme, and lemon garnishing the meat.

Ham appears at both the Christmas and Easter dinner tables, but it’s also a kitchen staple that sits at that coveted intersection of easy to make and delicious. It’s that perfect food that you can make look restaurant-perfect, while behind the scenes it’s an easy prep-and-cook process. The meat is tasty by nature, so it doesn’t need a whole lot of dressing up. It’s no wonder it’s such a popular holiday food.

Lamb acts the same way and becomes more flavorful with further additions. You’ll see it in special occasion meals and it often becomes a symbol during Easter time.

Why Do We Eat Ham on Easter?

The tradition of eating ham on Easter partially comes from practicality. If you were curing meats all winter, they were ready by the time Easter came around. Pigs are also symbols of prosperity and decadence—after a long Lenten season, eating ham on Easter is a way to indulge. If you’re looking to ham it up this Easter, try these ham recipes, but also keep them in your back pocket as easy but gourmet meals for any time of year.

Why Do we Eat Lamb on Easter?

Many Christians eat lamb at Easter because it symbolizes sacrifice, redemption, and new life. The tradition has deep roots in the Jewish festival of Passover, when a lamb was sacrificed and its blood marked on doorposts as a sign of protection in the biblical book of Exodus. Early Christians connected this imagery to Jesus Christ, who is often called the “Lamb of God” because his death and resurrection are seen as a sacrifice that brings salvation. Not to mention, the luxury of lamb was perfect for a special occasion.

Ham and Lamb Recipes for Easter and Beyond

Easter Dinner Ham Recipes

Ham, Beans, and Greens

An aerial view of a light brown bowl filled with Ham, Beans, and Greens

Things are classics for a reason, like a good old beans and greens recipe. This makes a great appetizer for an Easter meal or a quick-and-easy weeknight dinner with English mustard and crusty bread on the side. If you’re not in the mood for a full on glazed ham, ham with beans and greens is a great alternative.

Ham with Blueberry and Yuzu Glaze

An aerial view of a cooked ham with blueberry yuzu glaze sitting in a white roasting tray with blueberries, thyme, and lemon garnishing the meat.

This is a traditional Easter ham with a twist. The glaze on this ham uses yuzu-cha which can can be found in Asian markets. Yuzu-cha is a marmalade-like product that you can combine with water to make delicious tea (“cha” means tea), but for this recipe, it adds a tartness to the blueberry glaze on the ham. A hint of bourbon mixes with the blueberry, yuzu, and brown sugar to create (we think) one of the most delicious hams out there.

Apple Cider Glazed Ham from Food and Wine

An. apple cider ham on a white background with green beans on the side.
Greg DuPree / Prop Styling by Missie Crawford / Food Styling by Ali Ramee.

If you miss the flavors of fall, an apple cider glaze can add some of that savory spice to your ham. This Food & Wine recipe can be for any holiday and make even the pickiest of ham skeptics want to try it. The mouthwatering apple cider glaze is just the right amount of sweetness with a full-bodied, savory taste that brings back memories of pumpkin spice season. Garnishing with oranges makes a nice complement, too.  

Sous Vide City Ham wiith Balsamic Brown Sugar Glaze from Serious Eats

Slices of sous vide city ham on a white background.
Photo J. Kenji López-Alt / Courtesy of Serious Eats.

Sous vide cooking is a fun way to spruce up your ham technique. For this recipe from Serious Eats, you’ll need to submerge the ham in the sous vide cooker for 3-8 hours—perfect if you have a busy day and want a no-fussing, no-frills route to deliciousness. As a note, if the ham you buy doesn’t come in packaging, you will want to put vacuum-sealed packaging around it for it to retain moisture while it’s in the sous vide cooker.

Ham, Bacon, and Cheddar Breakfast Pastry Puffs

Six Breakfast Pastry Puffs sit on butcher paper as a bit of blackberry topping peaks in from the right side.

Start the celebration early. These Ham, Bacon, and Cheddar Breakfast Pastry Puffs are a fast-and-easy morning meal. These puffs also could make an adorable breakfast to give the kids with their Easter basket to make the day extra special.

Easter Dinner Lamb Recipes

Spring Lamb Chops

A plate of spring lamb chops with smoky roasted radishes.

A bright and fresh take, our Spring Lamb Chops bring together juicy, farm-raised lamb chops seared to perfection with a vibrant mint chimichurri, silky leek purée, and caramelized radishes. Market produce and herbaceous accents make this dish a standout.

Bourbon Glazed Lamb Chops

Grilled lamb chops with herb garnish

Sweet meets smoky. These Bourbon Glazed Lamb Chops, take grilled chops and brush them with a rich bourbon-honey and white wine vinegar glaze. Then, it’s all finished with a sprinkle of bright fresh mint for bold, finger-licking flavor.

Burgundy Braised Lamb Shank Dinner

A white plate holds a lamb dinner with burgundy braised lamb shank, roasted vegetables, and a homemade dressing, all on a white table.

Looking for a way to make lamb chops even more elegant? This Burgundy Braised Lamb Shank Dinner sinks fall-off-the-bone tender lamb shanks in a burgundy-infused sauce. We’re pairing this main with a medley of roasted root vegetables and bright caper-tarragon gribiche.

Santa Maria-Style Dry Rub Lamb

A leg of lamb with a dry rub santa maria-style seasoning sits on an orange plate with a fork and knife cutting it open.

Since the weather is starting to warm up, why not take your lamb to the grill? A peppery, herb-spiked dry rub forms a spicy, garlicky crust as your lamb leg roasts and finishes on the grill. Not to mention, it complements any side you desire.

Crown Roast of Lamb with Mint Sauce

A crown roast of lamb with min sauce from the gilded age sits among a bed of figs and potatoes and greens.

We’re big fans of making an impact and in case you need to show up and out this Easter, this is the dish for you. The next time your parents complain about something in your life, remind them of this beautiful Crown Roast of Lamb with Mint Sauce you succeeded in making.

Story by Kylie Thomas

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Pineapple Season Starts with These Recipes

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Baked salmon topped with pineapple mango salsa sits on a white dishes.

When the days grow longer and the spring ingredients start to arrive, one tropical favorite begins to steal the spotlight: pineapple. Pineapple season typically peaks from March through July, though in some regions it can extend into early fall. During this time, the fruit is at its sweetest, juiciest, and most vibrant, perfect for adding to various recipes.

More About Pineapples

Native to South America and later cultivated extensively in places like Hawaii, Costa Rica, and Philippines, pineapple thrives in warm, tropical climates. Thanks to modern growing regions around the world, it’s available year-round but true pineapple season brings peak flavor and natural sweetness that simply tastes like sunshine.

Health Benefits

Beyond its bold, refreshing taste, pineapple is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and bromelain, an enzyme known for its digestive benefits. Its balance of sweetness and acidity makes it incredibly versatile too, allowing you to bake and grill it.

As pineapple season begins, it’s the perfect time to embrace this golden fruit at its best with these recipes.

Pineapple Recipes for Springtime

Grilled Pork Chops with Grilled Pineapple

Pork chops, pineapple, and peaches on the grill make for a sweet summertime meal.

One of our favorite ways of serving Pineapple after giving it a moment on the grill. The bit of char adds a smokiness to this sweet fruit that cannot be beat. To match, we’re adding on a pair of Grilled Pork Chops and a Grilled Peach salad on the side.

Strawberry Pineapple Agua Fresca

Three glasses of strawberry pineapple agua fresca sit in glasses on a white picnic table surrounded by strawberries and slices of pineapple.

Head to your local farmers market to grab the ingredients to make your own agua fresca at home. Let the warm weather in with this refreshing drink that uses fresh fruit, sparkling water, and a bit of honey. Plus pineapple and strawberry blend well for their differing profiles of tangy and sugary.

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Mango and Pineapple Salsa

Four bacon wrapped scallops with fruity mango pineapple salsa sits on a blue plate.

Scallops are one of the best seafood mains for mixing with other ingredients with it’s subtle taste that takes on whatever it’s cooked with. We wrap tender scallops in crispy bacon and serve atop a pineapple and mango salsa with a bit of spicy jalapeño.

Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake

An aerial shot of a pineapple Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

While you could rely on canned pineapple slices atop this decadent and moist upside down cake, we think cutting the slices from a whole pineapple makes it so much better. Brown sugar, butter, and cranberries finish things off so you can feel good about the dessert you’re serving.

Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

A white plate with a piece of grilled swordfish with a pineapple salsa on top and a salad on the side. A fork and knife also sit on the plate.

Salsa doesn’t have to have tomatoes. Instead, substitute in pineapple for something different and tropical. Then mix in jalapeño peppers, red onion, bell peppers, herbs, and balsamic vinegar. This dresses up your swordfish without overwhelming it.

Salmon With Pineapple Mango Salsa

Baked salmon topped with pineapple mango salsa sits on a white dishes.

In case you prefer salmon over swordfish and don’t mind savoring another springtime favorite, try this dish for one of your weeknight dinners. The pineapple mango salsa here brings island flavors to a fresh fillet of salmon.

Story by Kylie Thomas

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Spring Spinach Recipes for Peak Season Flavor

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An aerial view of a dippy egg sitting on top of creamed spinach. a few pieces of sliced french bread sits off to the left of the plate.

Spring has a way of refreshing everything, even what’s on our plates. As farmers’ markets begin to fill with vibrant greens, spinach lays waiting to be used in soups, alongside proteins, with breakfast, and so much more. Thriving in cool weather, spinach reaches its sweetest and most tender stage from early spring through late May, before the heat of summer causes the leaves to toughen and turn more bitter.

More on Growing Spinach

Unlike many vegetables that prefer warmer temperatures, spinach flourishes in crisp air and mild sunlight. That’s why spring harvests are especially prized. The leaves are softer, brighter, and more delicate in flavor. Though spinach is grown worldwide—with leading production in countries like China and the United States—local spring crops often deliver the freshest taste and texture.

Health Benefits

Nutritionally, spinach has earned its reputation as a powerhouse green. Packed with iron, vitamin C, vitamin K, and antioxidants, it offers both flavor and function in every handful. Its versatility is part of its charm, easily adapting to light cooking or fresh preparations without overpowering all other ingredients.

As spring unfolds, incorporating spinach into your recipes is a simple way to celebrate the flavors of the season.

Spring Spinach Recipes

Spinach Soup with Cashew Cream

A bowl of spinach soup on a blue background.

Since we still have cooler days as we move into March, April, and even May, a warming Spinach Soup can make a cozy lunch or dinner. Here you’ll use cashew cream that makes the texture as silky as possible then garnish with toasted cashews too.

Puy Lentils with Spinach and Pancetta

A bowl of puy lentils with spinach and pancetta, generously topped with feta, in a white soup bowl

Looking to get your protein fix? Puy lentils provide a hearty base that you can layer other flavors on top of. We choose to add in leafy green spinach as well as slightly salty pancetta which you can abstain from using in case you want to make this dish vegetarian-friendly.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Mushrooms and Spinach

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Take advantage of the limbo between winter and spring by combining some of their best produce. Cold weather cauliflower meets bright spinach and earthy mushrooms for a filling soup. Let the vegetable stock be your guide and let your mind run wild with additions.

Creamed Spinach with Dippy Eggs

An aerial view of a dippy egg sitting on top of creamed spinach. a few pieces of sliced french bread sits off to the left of the plate.

Need a breakfast recipe that gets you up and ready to go? Fill your morning with Creamed Spinach and Dippy Eggs. Get the best of both worlds as you savor the rich runny yolk of a dippy egg and the robustness of spinach.

Egyptian Spinach Spanakopita

A flat-lay image of spinach pies and spring roll appetizers .

A bit of phyllo dough and Egyptian spinach leaves make up two of the best parts of Spanakopita but we can’t forget about the crumbly feta that intertwines with these two. In this recipe we also use a za’atar spice blend that bumps up the flavor with a bit of umami.

Roasted Salmon with Sautéed Spinach and Zucchini-Dill Relish

A roasted salmon sits on a bed of spinach, zucchini, and dill relish.

If you’re looking to impress a partner or maybe wow your family then this Roasted Salmon is the dinner you’ve been waiting for. Perfectly cooked salmon is just the beginning of this dish. The real treat are the accompaniments of sautéed spinach and a homemade zucchini-dill relish.

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