What were Americans drinking in the era of George Washington? Most mixed drinks were simple, like this mix of whiskey, sugar, & water.

This 3 ingredient Washington Apple Shot is easy to make and has delicious sweet, tart flavor.

This homemade mumbo sauce recipe, aka “mambo sauce”, is a tangy DC-style wing sauce with the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. So easy to ma

Love Korean food? Definitely check this out. Kimchi, mandu, fancy salad, and not pictured doughnuts!

Apple cake made with Opal apples, which are noted for their non-browning characteristics and bright yellow skin!

Martha Washington Candy – Loaded with creamy coconut-pecan centers coated in chocolate, this classic confection is a purely decadent treat.

Pecan Coconut Cream Candies – easy cream candy filled with coconut and pecans. Akin to Martha Washington’s.

A little twist on a classic washington apple cocktail… with added dry ice for a spooky, smokey effect.

Inspired by the beautiful Japanese cherry blossoms in Washington DC, these cherry matcha macarons will make you think spring!

Learn how to hand paint cherry blossoms onto a cake for a delicate, edible decoration!

Honey and Tahini Donuts. Ridiculous and blissful.

This steak is perfect for a fancy date night in or for large crowd. The balsamic cherry tomatoes burst with flavor!

Festive pomegranate and pistachio meatballs — perfect for a party.

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Dressing: Perfect for Meatless Monday or any day you want to have a vegetarian dish.

A gorgeous flaky pastry dish from Rasika West End in Washington DC

A recreation of one of my favorite restaurant dishes – crispy fried tilapia topped with a spicy Thai basil sauce.

The secret to the best salmon ochazuke in the nation’s capital.

A rich, crumbly white cheddar cheese made by university students. Perfect for everything from gourmet entrees to game day hors d’oeuvres!

We made the Smitten Kitchen’s Easy Chocolate Cake twice – once sifting dry ingredients and once without sifting. Which one tasted better?

Banana chocolate chip muffins – make them fast with a few ingredients already in the cupboard

Pureed sweet potato lends a creamy texture and vitamin-rich punch to this cheesy pasta bake!

[RECIPE] Bring a taste of Colombia to your kitchen with cheesy fried arepas.