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Stories, recipes, and guides from our curators, makers, and the artisan food community.
The Art of the Aperitivo
Entertaining
The Art of the Aperitivo
How to host the perfect Italian happy hour with just 5 ingredients. The Italian aperitivo is more than just a happy hour; it's a cultural ritual—a moment to unwind, stimulate the appetite, and socialize before dinner.
Giulia Rossi · 5 min read · October 15, 2025
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Stories & Guides
From the Editors
Italian Kitchen
Classic Italian Recipes
Time-honored dishes from the Italian Nonna collection
Nonna's Sunday Gravy
Italian
4 hrs 30 min
Italian Nonna
Nonna's Sunday Gravy
A slow-cooked meat sauce that brings the whole family together.
Perfect Cacio e Pepe
Italian
20 min
Italian Nonna
Perfect Cacio e Pepe
Three ingredients, endless flavor. The Roman classic done right.
Classic Tiramisu
Italian
40 min
Italian Nonna
Classic Tiramisu
The ultimate Italian pick-me-up dessert.
Indian Masala Kitchen
Spice-Forward Indian Dishes
Authentic recipes from the Indian Masala Master collection
Authentic Masala Chai
Indian
15 min
Indian Masala Master
Authentic Masala Chai
Warm, spicy, and perfectly sweet.
Murgh Makhani
Indian
1 hr
Indian Masala Master
Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)
Creamy, tomato-based curry that is a crowd favorite.
Chana Masala
Indian
45 min
Indian Masala Master
Chana Masala
Hearty chickpea curry with warm spices and tangy tomato base.
Global Kitchen
From Street Food to Family Table
Chinese, Mexican, and globally inspired recipes from our curators
Juicy Pork & Cabbage Dumplings
Chinese
1 hr
Chinese Street Food Expert
Juicy Pork & Cabbage Dumplings
Classic Chinese jiaozi with thin, pleated wrappers and savory filling.
Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles
Chinese
30 min
Chinese Street Food Expert
Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles
Fiery, numbing, and deeply satisfying street noodles.
Mole Poblano Enchiladas
Mexican
1 hr 10 min
Mexican Heritage Kitchen
Mole Poblano Enchiladas
Complex, rich, and deeply satisfying enchiladas.
No-Knead Rosemary Focaccia
Artisan
35 min
Modern Artisan Baker
No-Knead Rosemary Focaccia
Bubbly, golden, olive-oil soaked bread.
15-Minute Sheet Pan Salmon
Quick
17 min
Weeknight Hero
15-Minute Sheet Pan Salmon
Minimal cleanup, maximum flavor.
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Quick
20 min
Weeknight Hero
Spicy Peanut Noodles
Better than takeout and ready in 20 minutes.
From the Bar
Cocktail Recipes
Classic and creative cocktails from our SF Mixologist collection
Classic Negroni
Cocktail
5 min
SF Mixologist
Classic Negroni
The perfect bitter, sweet, and herbal balance in one glass.
Old Fashioned
Cocktail
5 min
SF Mixologist
Old Fashioned
Timeless whiskey cocktail with bitters and a citrus twist.
Espresso Martini
Cocktail
5 min
SF Mixologist
Espresso Martini
Rich, caffeinated, and dangerously drinkable.
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