Maggie Hoffman

New York

Editor and Strategist at Freelance

Editor, strategist, writer. Previously: Digital director @epicurious. Author, BATCH COCKTAILS and THE ONE-BOTTLE COCKTAIL.

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Articles

How Hailee Catalano Keeps Calm in the Kitchen

1 week ago | thedinnerplan.substack.com | Maggie Hoffman

I’m pretty sure Hailee Catalano’s kitchen, where she cooks and films videos with her partner Chuck Cruz, is the calmest place on earth. You get the sense that everyone’s having a good time, that everything’s under control, and that the food will be utterly delicious.
Paloma Point (Mezcal Negroni With Grapefruit) Recipe

2 weeks ago | seriouseats.com | Maggie Hoffman

Paloma Point (Mezcal Negroni With Grapefruit) RecipePrep5 minsActive3 minsTotal5 mins Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) 3/4 ounce (22 ml) Punt e Mes3/4 ounce (22 ml) Campari1/2 ounce (15 ml) mezcal1 ounce (30 ml) fresh juice from 1 whole grapefruit1 dash orange bitters2 ounces (60 ml) club soda Add Punt e Mes, Campari, mezcal, grapefruit juice, and orange bitters to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until chilled, about 10 seconds. Unseal shaker and add soda.
Braised Drunken Chicken and a Great Use for Day-Old Bread

2 weeks ago | thedinnerplan.substack.com | Maggie Hoffman

A little bonus today courtesy of John Bersani, the author of 20 Amici, 40 Ricette: Friends and Food from the Heart of Chianti. This book is a journey to the village of Gaiole in central Tuscany, where Bersani has lived for the past two decades. 20 Amici, 40 Ricette brings you into the kitchens of local chefs and home cooks, and I’ll warn you that the gorgeous photography may convince you to plan a trip.
This May Be Wonder Woman’s Most Underappreciated Era (And It’s Her Coolest)

2 weeks ago | comicbook.com | Maggie Hoffman

With Wonder Woman being a character known for standing on her own, it’s wild to think that Wonder Woman’s quest to charm Steve Trevor brought on one of the coolest eras in her entire history, but believe it or not, that’s the case. Kicking off in Wonder Woman (Vol. 1) #178 in1968 writer Denny O’Neil and artist Mike Sekowsky introduced us to Wonder Woman’s totally groovy and copasetic “mod” era.
Sadie Hawkins Sling Recipe

2 weeks ago | seriouseats.com | Maggie Hoffman

You'll have to ask someone to share this one with you—it's definitely big enough for two people. As silly as it looks, served in a pineapple with bendy straws, this cocktail from JBird in New York is a serious drink, refreshing but spicy and complex. Sadie Hawkins Sling RecipePrep10 minsCook5 minsActive10 minsFreezing Time8 hrsTotal8 hrs 15 mins Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) 1 cup demerara sugar1/2 cup water1 pineappleIce2 dashes Bittermen's Tiki bitters1/2 ounce demerara syrup3/4 ounce John D.
Pimm's Melon Punch Recipe

2 weeks ago | seriouseats.com | Maggie Hoffman

For the Cardamom Syrup: Pulse cardamom pods in a spice grinder or small food processor until broken into chunks, about 30 seconds. Combine water and cardamom in a small pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cardamom steep for 10 minutes. Add sugar and stir until completely dissolved. Let steep at room temperature, 2 hours, then fine strain. Syrup can be kept in refrigerator up to 1 week. For the Cocktail: Combine syrup, lemon juice, honeydew juice, and Pimm's in a cocktail shaker.
Passport to Chile (Grapefruit Pisco Cocktail)

2 weeks ago | seriouseats.com | Maggie Hoffman

The floral character of pisco highlights the honey and grapefruit flavors in the drink. The grapefruit, lime, and honey required here also pair well with vodka, which highlights the drink's fruit flavors, or with blanco tequila for a subtly herbal variation, making this a super-flexible recipe. People sometimes put me on the spot.
What "Kosher for Passover" Really Means for Wine, According to Experts

2 weeks ago | seriouseats.com | Maggie Hoffman

Wine is an integral part of the Passover holiday. "It has come to be a symbol of joy and celebration," notes Rabbi David Segal. "Traditionally, the Passover seder includes four cups of wine, perhaps a sign of Passover's paramount importance as a celebration of freedom. Drinking wine, let alone four cups, is a sign of freedom, of being redeemed from bondage." But what should go in those cups?
Breaking Through Burnout in the Kitchen With Meera Sodha

3 weeks ago | thedinnerplan.substack.com | Rose Gray |Ruth Rogers |Brooks Headley |Maggie Hoffman

“I do check in people’s fridges to see how many condiments they have,” admits cookbook author and Guardian columnist Meera Sodha. “If they surpass one shelf in the fridge,” they pass the test: “Okay, this is my kind of person.”One shelf? If only. In this week’s podcast episode, Meera jokes that her collection, like mine, takes up half the fridge. Condiments and sauces are crucial to the bold flavors of Meera’s recipes.
Search for Delicious Recipe

3 weeks ago | seriouseats.com | Maggie Hoffman

If you like bitter liqueurs at all, this is a drink you must try. This drink is a variation of Stephen Cole's Bitter Giuseppe, adapted by Kirk Estopinal, and further adapted before it was introduced to me by Chad Arnholt of Trick Dog.