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Homemade cinnamon liqueur steeped with cloves, coriander, vodka, and brandy. Three weeks from jar to glass, and it makes a gorgeous homemade gift.

Old-school garlic dill pickles made with a simple vinegar brine, fresh dill, and whole garlic cloves. This canning recipe fills about 8 quarts of crunchy, tangy pickles.

Made this while cleaning out the refrigerator... thus the name. John

A quick and easy lunch that is great on the go! Best stored in a thermos so its right there when you want it.

Had this with cracked wheat bread. What a great meal!!

Cherry and almond Christmas cake: maraschino cherries, apricots, ginger, and almonds macerated in amaretto and brandy, baked into a lighter apple-puree batter, then soaked in more amaretto. A boozy, fruit-packed festive cake that keeps for a month.

Nonalcoholic white sangria punch with white grape juice, pink grapefruit juice, lime juice, and sparkling soda water. A fizzy alcohol-free party punch for baby showers, brunches, and family gatherings.

Simmered whole chicken with vegetables and rosemary-infused drop dumplings made from a homemade herbal tea and biscuit mix. A fragrant twist on classic chicken and dumplings.

Cantonese roast duck rubbed with hoisin, five spice, sherry, and brown bean sauce, then slow-roasted until the skin turns lacquered and crackling. A Chinatown classic at home.

Frozen fruit salad cups with strawberries, bananas, crushed pineapple, and apricot nectar in a simple sugar syrup. Individual servings frozen in cupcake liners.

Ghoul-Ade Halloween punch made with grape and orange Kool-Aid mixed with ginger ale for fizz. A spooky, murky-colored party drink kids love.

Green bean and new potato salad with garlic-tarragon mayo. Steamed and tossed warm so the dressing sinks in, the kind of bright, crisp summer side that goes with everything off the grill.

Pickled baby corn on the cob in a sweet-sour brine with turmeric, celery seed, and garlic. Refrigerator pickle that turns sunshine yellow and lasts a week.

Marak Perot Kar, an Israeli cold fruit soup with cantaloupe, strawberries, grapes, and apples simmered and pureed with lemon and orange juice. A refreshing chilled summer starter.

Tired of the same old roast? Try this simple, yet succulent recipe that will have you licking your fingers!

Homemade apricot-raisin jam with lemon and orange juice creates a thick, spreadable preserve perfect for gift-giving and holiday baking.