Pomegranate molasses is a gem of an ingredient that often gets overlooked. This sweet and tart syrup adds the perfect pop of flavor to cocktails—especially whiskey based ones. More

White chocolate, of course, isn't chocolate. It's comparisons to the dark stuff that so frequently disappoint tasters. So let's step past the unfortunate comparisons and consider white chocolate on its own terms. Once you get by the whole chocolate malapropism, white chocolate's flavor is pretty awesome: a buttery vanilla with strong hints of mint and other leafy herbs. More

Tired of the usual homemade dips in your rotation? Add Muhammara to the mix. I was recently introduced to this Middle Eastern puree of roasted red peppers, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses. If you're extra ambitious, roast the red peppers instead of using the jarred kind. More

I've spent the last few years trying to find my perfect brisket recipe. I didn't really grow up with one, and quite badly wanted my own brisket tradition. After trying over a dozen recipes, I finally settled on this one: sweet and sour, with pomegranate molasses and dried fruit. It has notes of sweet, savory, and sour, creating a nice complexity. More

Pomegranate molasses is not molasses at all, but rather a syrup made from concentrated pomegranate juice and sugar. I'll show you how to use this very sweet and tart ingredient in cookies and barbecue sauce. More

Today's Cook the Book recipe, pomegranate-glazed lamb kebabs, uses one of my favorite ingredients, pomegranate molasses. Imported from the Middle East, it's made by boiling down the red juice of the pomegranate to a thick, almost black syrup. With its... More