Andrea Albin

Feb 27, 2024 | epicurious.com | Andrea Albin

Beloved by bartenders for its pungent flavor and ability to stand up to spirits like whiskey, rum, and tequila, ginger beer is a major player in classic cocktails like the Moscow mule or Dark and Stormy—but the spicy elixir is refreshing enough sipped on its own.

Feb 27, 2024 | epicurious.com | Andrea Albin

3 hours (includes chilling)Known equally for its alleged nausea-relieving properties as for its ability to turn any spirit into a quick cocktail, ginger ale has a broad fan base. Trouble is, some store-bought brands skip real ginger root (the very ingredient responsible for that stomach-settling sensation) in favor of artificial ginger flavors and sweeteners. The good news?

Feb 2, 2024 | epicurious.com | Andrea Albin

3 hours (includes cooling)The bright flavor of this lemon cake will lift up any dinner party, at-home brunch, or Tuesday afternoon. A handful of pantry ingredients gives the easy sponge its tender crumb, while brushing the warm cake with a powdered sugar glaze leaves it with a delicate crust that crackles almost like a glazed doughnut.

Jul 11, 2023 | epicurious.com | Shuai Wang |Andrea Albin |Liana Sinclair |Atsuko Ikeda

For Shuai Wang, chef at Short Grain, Jackrabbit Filly, and King BBQ in Charleston, South Carolina, mochi is his all-time favorite sweet treat, reminding him of holidays with family. Wang's second favorite dessert? Classic Southern pecan pie. This Hawaiian-style butter mochi cake combines the best qualities of both. It has all the nutty richness you expect from pecan pie filling, plus any cloying sweetness gets tempered by the miso.