Kitchen Konfidence

Tender butternut squash is steeped in vodka until fragrant. The infused vodka is then sweetened with a homemade syrup spiced with cinnamon, clove, black pepper, fennel and star anise.

Tender and creamy, the homemade ricotta pictured here is dressed with just a drizzle of olive oil, bright lemon zest, black pepper and flaky sea salt.

Made with kosher salt, onion, garlic, thyme, bay, lemon and black pepper, this brine recipe infuses some major flavor and moisture into any cut of pork, chicken or turkey.