68 steeped recipes

Cold trout in orange marinade is an Italian make-ahead classic: pan-fried trout steeped overnight in vermouth, orange, and lemon. Serve chilled the next day.

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

Homemade coffee liqueur with vodka, instant coffee, sugar, and real vanilla bean. A DIY Kahlua-style drink that steeps for two weeks in the bottle.

Homemade peppermint liqueur with just vodka, mint extract, and sugar syrup. Steep for two weeks for a smooth, minty after-dinner drink or cocktail mixer.

Homemade cranberry cordial steeped with vodka and brandy for one month. A gorgeous ruby-red holiday liqueur that makes a stunning handmade gift. Keeps for up to 3 months.

Homemade vanilla bean extract with just two ingredients: chopped vanilla beans steeped in brandy for two weeks. Richer than store-bought and endlessly refillable.

Chicken and rosemary dumplings made from scratch with a rosemary-steeped tea mixed into the biscuit batter. Tender poached chicken in a hearty vegetable broth topped with fluffy herb dumplings.

Steep fresh grated ginger with cinnamon, cloves, and citrus juices to create a spiced concentrate that's refreshing served over ice or mixed with soda water.

Iced lemongrass tea steeped from fresh or dried lemongrass and sweetened to taste. A caffeine-free Vietnamese herbal iced tea with a bright citrus flavor.

Fresh herb salad dressing with dill, tarragon, chervil, chives, and marjoram steeped in olive oil. A French-inspired vinaigrette that improves the longer it sits.

Homemade hot barbecue sauce with tomato juice, brown sugar, chili powder, and cider vinegar. Aromatics steep in the sauce then get removed for a clean finish.

Homemade spiced herbal liqueur infused with cardamom, star anise, angelica root, cinnamon, and mace in vodka. Steep for one week, strain, and sweeten with sugar syrup.

Homemade cranberry liqueur with just three ingredients: fresh cranberries, sugar, and gin. Steep for two weeks and strain for a ruby-red cordial that keeps indefinitely.

Professorns glogg is a classic Swedish mulled wine steeped overnight with wine, muscatel, vermouth, aquavit, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. The ultimate cozy holiday drink to serve at a Scandinavian Christmas party.

Honey-mint lemonade made by steeping fresh mint in a hot honey syrup, then mixing with fresh lemon juice. Naturally sweetened, refreshing, and only 4 real ingredients.

Baked coconut custard made with shredded coconut steeped in hot water, thickened with cornstarch and flour. An egg-free, dairy-free custard with a creamy coconut flavor.