Truly one of my favorite things to make, bierocks are a sweet dough stuffed with beef and cabbage. They’re a bit of an undertaking, but so, so worth it

An absinthe cocktail in the French style made with a sugar cube and absinthe spoon. Mild, sweet, and light with the main flavor of anise

Casserole with the non-complementary flavors of well seasoned fish and rice pudding. They just don’t go together. With a texture like mushy fish, this one wasn’t for me

Delicious, crisp oatmeal biscuits that are not overly sweet

A tastier version of hardtack (clack clack) made with powdered milk, sugar, and baking soda. From one of the original makers of Anzac biscuits: Arnott’s Biscuits Limited

The medicinal flavor of the Chartreuse is tempered by the sweetness of the jelly and the peach, but that paired with the texture of gelatin makes this more of a centerpiece in my opinion

A palate cleanser or boozy upscale dessert, this sorbet-like frozen concoction is citrusy, Champagne-y, and very good

Sirloin steak with a simple and delicious glaze and a tangy, flavorful béarnaise sauce

Soft, buttery potatoes that are absolutely delicious. They take a bit of time to make, but are simple and so good

Escoffier’s Chicken Lyonnaise is so complex and delicious. It’s savory and dark with a very gentle sweetness

Reminiscent of a Manhattan, there’s a bit of whiskey burn that’s softened by the sweetness of the vermouth and sloe gin

A hearty porridge-like soup with the interesting flavor combination of mace and chicken stock

A delightfully pink sweet and sour sloe gin cocktail with notes of citrus and dark fruit with a beautiful foam on top

Dense, delicious sweet rye bread that’s baked for up to 24 hours. Really easy to make!

Pre-corn syrup pecan pie that’s not as sickly sweet with lots of pecan flavor

Very sticky, very delicious gingerbread-like cake with lots of ginger, spices, and dark molasses-y flavor

A weird cocktail made with an odd assortment of ingredients. It’s not bad and has a super clean steeliness to it

Vanilla ice cream topped with peaches, fresh raspberry puree, and slivered almonds. Delicious and perfect for summer

A not-green, fruity, dry cocktail with curaçao, brandy, and vermouth

Chewy, slightly sweet bread flavored with anise and topped with candied fruit and pine nuts