Everyday Food and Bourbon-Cherry Brownie à la Mode

Have you picked up your copy of the Everyday Food Special Summer Issue yet? No?! Then, what are you waiting for?! This is a super full issue filled with delectable summer recipes and entertaining ideas. I am a big fan of the monthly small format Everyday Food magazine because it is so easy to tuck into my bag, but I am loving this large format special issue. The idea for this issue was born "...because we wanted to show what summer food means to us, " says Editor-in-chief Anna Last, "...it grew in leaps and bounds, as we tapped into what made us passionate about food and cooking in the first place."

And the passion comes through in every page from the gorgeous styling and photography to the writing and article selection. There is a profile on Ree Drummond and an article on one of my favorite southern chefs, John Besh. Bask Country is highlighted with a beautiful layout on blogger Aran Goyoaga as she entertains with family and friends. And New York Food Writer Mindy Fox shares her roasted chicken dinner menu.

The recipe I couldn't wait to make was on the very last page. I happened to have all the ingredients on hand. (I love when that happens!) The Bourbon-Cherry Brownie à la Mode was easy to put together. Simmering those cherries in the bourbon and brown sugar not only softened them and plumped them up, but also imparted a wonderful bourbon taste without overwhelming the cherries. It is a made for combination with the chocolate brownie. Next up? I can't wait to make the popsicle that's on the cover!