74 strong recipes

Nothing beats a spicy stew except when it can be slow cooked all day to create a strong tantalizing flavor.

Pecan cheese crisps made with sharp cheddar, dry mustard, and cayenne. A slice-and-bake savory cracker that makes 84 crispy, cheese-packed rounds.

Classic Black Russian cocktail with vodka and coffee brandy poured over ice in an old-fashioned glass. Two ingredients, smooth and strong.

Three layers of genoise sponge brushed with espresso-rum syrup, filled and frosted with silky mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa, and wrapped in chocolate shavings.

Thai iced coffee brewed strong, poured over ice, and stirred with evaporated milk, sugar, and a dash of cardamom for a spiced, creamy cold coffee drink.

Lemon Touchdown cocktail pitcher with rum, tequila, vodka, orange juice, and lemon juice. A strong, citrusy party punch that's stirred and served over ice.

Italian tiramisù cake with three layers of sponge brushed in espresso and rum, layered with mascarpone cream, and dusted with cocoa. Make-ahead Italian dessert.

A fruity tropical drink made with Jamaican rum, brandy, sweet sherry and guava jam.

Einspanner (German Coffee with Whipped Cream) recipe

Apples and bananas poached in spiced coffee syrup with brown sugar, fresh ginger, cinnamon stick, and orange. A grown-up fruit dessert with cinnamon pastry twists on the side.

Homemade Tia Maria coffee liqueur made with brandy, strong coffee, sugar, and a whole vanilla bean. Just four ingredients and 30 days of patience for a rich, smooth sip.

Smoky chipotle salsa blended from canned chipotles in adobo, tomato paste, brown sugar, and red wine vinegar. Sweet, fiery, and ready in 10 minutes. Makes 2 cups.

Homemade Thai iced tea brewed strong, sweetened with sugar, and topped with creamy half and half or sweetened condensed milk. That iconic orange drink from your favorite Thai restaurant, made at home.

It was nice and moist, if a tad on the heavy side. The recipe is actually for cupcakes, but can make one big layer. The frosting is outstanding, a definite keeper.

Nanny's honey tea sandwiches pair a soft honey-and-tea loaf with lemony banana filling, cut into flower shapes and dotted with chocolate sprinkles. A dainty treat for showers, birthdays, and tea parties.

A decadent butter icing made with crushed pineapple that is perfect for cakes and muffins.