5 Global Bar Salads

Hand-crafted drinks deserve to be served alongside plates with just as much attention to detail. We’ve assembled a round-up of Happy Hour-worthy salads — sans the greens — that are just as innovative and flavorful as your signature cocktail.

The Post-Vaca “Detox”

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Summer air allows me to let loose any stringent moralities that fall, winter or spring held fast. I find myself indulging in alcohol and smoking more frequently than I’d like. The crushing guilt of the morning after, when I am forced to confront my gray skin, sunken eyes and overall unhealthy feeling, sparked this

Lick-able Skewers

Infuse wooden BBQ spits with seasoning, a flavor tactic designed to make grilled grub so delicious your guests will be sucking on their utensils.

Fresh-Picked Spring Seafood Risotto

This recipe uses fresh seasonal vegetables in a way that’s bound to get your neighbors to stop yapping about their incredible garden. Switch out the ingredients with whatever is growing in your back yard or at the farmer’s market.

Michel Richard’s Shrimp Einstein

Michel Richard

Couples That Shower Together Part II: Tapas

If you like bridal showers you’re either a bride or insane. A more modern take? The his-and-hers couples party, featuring a customized bites menu to toast their “we’re almost hitched” status. Here, a mix of sweet and savory recipes to satisfy both their personalities.

PB&J, Brad and Angelina, Rye and More Rye

There are some twosomes (or threesomes, you never know) we just can’t get enough of, especially when it comes to flavor. Too much of a good thing is, well, a good thing. Here, even more ways to experience the culinary twosomes you love.

Off-Road: Trade Your Vietnamese Bahn Mi for This Brunch Spread

Your Grand Slam Breakfast doesn’t stand a chance when put head to head with Nam’s hottest a.m. recipes.

Mexican Fiesta Your Sunday Night

Kick off the work week by getting off the couch, calling some amigos and whipping up a few semi-authentic, off-roaded Latin recipes. All you need: legit ingredients, a complete disregard for local cooking techniques and a stocked tequila bar to grease the spirit of experimentation. (Note: That Monday-morning meeting, you’re not going to make it.)