Grilled Oysters

I am an East Coast oyster fiend, but I can't abide West Coast oysters served raw. So, when a buddy of mine recently gave me a whole case of gorgeous Kusshi oysters from British Columbia for helping him out with an oyster-shucking job, I immediately knew there was only one way I was going to be enjoying these deep-cupped beauties: on the grill.

Oysters Rockefeller

For better and brighter oysters Rockefeller, lose the spinach and cream, and prepare the topping in stages.

Oysters Oaxacafeller

Reimagining a New Orleans classic through the flavors of Mexican rajas con crema.

Classic Oyster Stew With Fennel

A simple, quick, and easy soup, this classic oyster stew is flecked with droplets of golden butter and flavored with aromatic vegetables, whole milk, and plenty of briny, fat oysters.

Scooped: Prosecco, Lemon, and Ginger Granita

I often hear people lament their inability to make frozen desserts for lack of equipment. But nothing's quite as satisfying as pulling dessert out of the freezer at the end of a long meal—nodding, yes, it is homemade. For these occasions, we have granita, one of the easiest and most elegant desserts ever made. The ingredients couldn't be simpler, the technique no more elementary. And they wake up the palate like nothing else. No ice cream maker required.

Oysters Florentine

Oysters, cream and spinach make up this simple but exciting brunch dish.

Irish Coffee Caramel Ice Cream with Shaved Dark Chocolate and Candied Pecans

It has buttery, smoky caramel, a dash of coffee grinds, and a generous helping of whisky for good measure. It's a bracing combination, but oh does it work. First you taste the coffee, roasted and rich, with the pleasant bitterness of an actual cup of joe. Then comes the caramel to sweeten things up just a tad, melting to sweet buttery goodness. Then the whisky: the more ice cream you eat, the more you taste it.

The Bitter Irishman

This St. Patrick's Day-appropriate cocktail is way better than green beer. The whiskey is light and almost floral, and the amaro is spicy and rich. Fresh lemon gives the drink a punch of refreshing sour flavor, and the drink finishes up with the whiskey's bite and a little bitterness from the amaro.

Chocolate Stout Cream Pie with Irish Cream Whipped Cream

This Chocolate Stout Cream Pie is a festive, grownup twist on a classic. It's rich, decadent, and perfect for St. Patrick's Day!

Irish Cheddar Fondue With Stout and Whiskey

This is a simple fondue recipe featuring Irish cheddar cheese. The addition of Irish stout adds some malty undertones to the fondue, while a splash of Irish whiskey provides an extra bit of bite and spice to the rich and nutty melted cheese.