Lemon-Scented Cocktail Onions

This recipe is adapted from a recipe that Todd Thrasher provided to Imbibe magazine. I've added lime zest and fresh thyme, both of which work well in cocktails. The result is a bright, citrusy onion that tastes fantastic in a Gibson.

Classic Steak au Poivre

Classic steak au poivre is seared peppercorn-crusted steak with a creamy pan sauce. The secret to the best result? Start by encrusting the steaks on only one side.

The Best Moules Marinières (Sailor-Style Mussels)

A pot of classic French Moules Marinières is fast food at its best. Make sure to serve it with wine and plenty of toasted bread for dipping into the garlicky, briny broth.

The Secret Ingredient (Dijon Mustard): Moules Dijonnaise

A big steamy pot of creamy mussels soaked in two different kinds of mustard, shallots, leeks, garlic, thyme, and wine. Make sure to buy lots of baguettes to soak up this broth.

The Secret Ingredient (Dijon Mustard): Simple Vinaigrette

You can be as fancy as you like in the kitchen, but if you don't know the basics, you'll never get anywhere. And one basic I have been working on for a long time is the perfect basic vinaigrette. I've written a million and one times about the restaurant Le Relais de l'Entrecôte in Paris, which now has an outpost (as yet untested by me!) in New York. It's a steak frites place, but they bring you this amazing green salad with mustard dressing and walnuts to start, and it was that dressing I was dy...

Champagne Vinaigrette

Everything you need to know about a dressing and vinegar that no one seems to know anything about.

Mussels Escabeche

This classic Spanish escabeche recipe features plump mussels in an aromatic marinade of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs, and spices—perfect as a drinking snack, appetizer, and more.

French Salad Dressing (French Vinaigrette)

A classic French Salad Dressing aka French Vinaigrette is a recipe that everyone should know. Keeps for 2 weeks - great standby for an instant salad!

Simple Vinaigrette

A super-simple basic vinaigrette appropriate for all lightly dressed green salads.

Simple Vinaigrette

Note: Why bother emulsifying your vinaigrette? Read about the science of emulsions. [Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] This recipes make a cup of vinaigrette. Extra vinaigrette can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator indefinitely....