Bourbon

Honey-bourbon syrup is the star of this baklava. Serve it with fresh cherries and vanilla ice cream for a decadent summer dessert.

No ice cream machine needed for this boozy summer treat.

We can think of lots of uses for the bourbon sugar that coats these pretzel-studded bites: use it to top crème brûlée, stir it into your afternoon tea, or sprinkle it over berries and serve with whipped cream for an easy dessert.

The caramelized flavor of bourbon and the tang of sour cream add balance to the rich, spiced filling of this cheesecake. Chopped pecans add a nutty dimension to the graham cracker crust.

This pie is both sweet and salty, which is my favorite dessert combination. The smoky bacon, mingling with the spiced apples and bourbon crust, is heavenly.

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

Skip the same old boring barbecue sauce and opt for a sticky malt vinegar, bourbon, and maple syrup glaze to slick up these boiled-and-baked pork ribs.

America's favorite pumpkin purée is actually made from squash, so why not turn to the earthy sweetness of fresh butternut squash? It's dead easy to prepare at home and tastes more vibrantly "pumpkin" than anything from a can.

Bourbon-honey syrup and fragrant orange zest add rich flavor to this alternative to the usual Thanksgiving dessert.

This simple jam is full of fresh peach flavor with hints of vanilla and bourbon.

This summery, bright punch is no wilting flower, thanks to a proper dose of bourbon.

This fiery sweet-tart red sauce is smoky, tangy and has sufficient red pepper flakes to let you know it means business.

Separate cooking techniques for breast and legs in this recipe ensure that the different cuts reach their most delicious potential. Cutting the raw turkey into parts is the only challenge here; if possible, ask your butcher to do it for you.

Turn this punch recipe up a notch with a decorative ice ring.