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Kat Boytsova

Contributing Recipe Developer, Food Stylist

Noodles with Chilled Tomato Broth

Inspired by the Korean soup kuksi, this chilled tomato broth is topped with noodles and crunchy vegetables for a refreshing summer dinner.

Big-Batch Strawberry Compote

Use this fruit compote to fill pastries, spoon over ice cream, or mix into smoothies.

Spiked Ginger-Lemonade Soda Can Cocktail

Served in a can of ginger beer, this tart, pleasantly bitter drink is as well-balanced as a complex cocktail.

Cherry-Bourbon Soda Can Cocktail

Adding bourbon and Campari to cherry cola makes for a sweet, spicy, and refreshing backyard drink.

Salty Paloma Soda Can Cocktail

This refreshing grapefruit and tequila cocktail, served right in the can, is refreshing, subtly sweet, and salty.

Big-Batch Roasted Kale

This big batch of tender roasted kale can be kept in the fridge and added to meals throughout the week. Toss it into salads and stir-fries, stir it into soups, or use it in a grain bowl.

Rosé All Day Sangria

We like to think of this refreshing sangria as spa water but with a little buzz!

Spiced Cherry Spritz

This deep maroon cocktail has a hint of cherry cola, but a subtle, spicy, and not-too-sweet flavor.

Pimm's Spritz

The combination of Pimm’s and Cel-Ray is pleasantly herbal- and celery-forward.

Cynar Spritz

Sweet, citrusy grapefruit pairs well with herbaceous Cynar, and adding dry Prosecco provides balance.

Ginger Spritz

This light, refreshing drink will be your new favorite to serve at brunch or picnics.

Brown Butter–Basted Steak

How to make steakhouse-quality steak at home. Step 1: Buy a great steak from a great butcher. Step 2: Salt it liberally. Step 3: Gradually build up a crusty sear. Step 4: Butter. Butter?! Yep—butter. Browned, nutty butter will deliver toasty flavor to every bite. It's the secret to pretty much all the great steakhouse dinners you've ever had.

Campari Spritz

Dry rosé wine and lemon soda complement the citrusy flavor of bittersweet Campari, making for a beautifully vibrant summer cocktail.

Coconut Custard and Rhubarb Tart

Dairy-free, flourless, kosher for Passover, and pretty in pink—this rhubarb-topped tart is just the thing for all of your spring celebrations.

Brown Butter–Basted Steak

How to make steakhouse-quality steak at home.

Pretzel Bites

These pretzel nubbins are crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.

Spicy Cheese Spread

An easy, cheesy dip you can serve this with pretzels, your favorite kind of crackers, or a platter of crudités.

Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate

Butter adds velvety texture and comforting flavor to this special-occasion cocktail, a combination of our two favorite winter warmers.

3 Adorable Holiday Treats to Make With Your Kids

'Tis the season to be crafty.

Chipotle-Style Cilantro-Lime Rice

This homemade version of a popular Chipotle restaurant menu item livens up plain white rice with lime juice and tons of cilantro. Serve it as a side dish or top with cooked vegetables and salsa to make a quick burrito bowl.