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Behind the Bar

Recipes, pairings, and kitchen ideas to serve alongside every Deko cocktail - from small plates to showstopping desserts.

Behind the Bar
25 posts
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April 13, 2026

Brown Butter Hazelnut Chocolate Cake with Fleur de Sel

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April 13, 2026

Crispy Smoked Salmon Tartine with Dill Cream and Lemon Zest

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April 13, 2026

Spiced Apple Cider Poached Figs with Whipped Mascarpone

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April 13, 2026

Charred Citrus and Honey Panna Cotta with Crispy Tuile

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April 13, 2026

Honey Spice Cake with Lemon Glaze and Toasted Nuts

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April 13, 2026

Bourbon Vanilla Panna Cotta with Brown Butter Sage Tuile

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April 13, 2026

Spiced Honey Pear Tart with Almond Cream

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April 13, 2026

Slow-Roasted Tomato and Herb Bread Salad with Crispy Pancetta

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April 13, 2026

Candied Walnut and Blue Cheese Bites with Apple

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April 13, 2026

Brown Butter Polenta with Mushroom Ragù and Crispy Sage

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April 13, 2026

Smoked Paprika and Honey-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Lemon

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April 13, 2026

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette

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April 13, 2026

Cornbread with Honey Butter and Crispy Sage

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April 13, 2026

Honey-Glazed Duck Breast with Cherry and Thyme Reduction

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April 13, 2026

Sorghum and Black Pepper Roasted Root Vegetables

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April 13, 2026

Caramelized Onion and Gruyère Tart with Fresh Thyme

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April 13, 2026

Smoked Trout with Horseradish Cream and Dill Crisps

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April 13, 2026

Grilled Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate and Mint Glaze

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April 13, 2026

Saffron and Honey-Glazed Carrots with Toasted Hazelnuts

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April 13, 2026

Bourbon-Brined Pork Chops with Peach and Black Pepper Compote

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April 13, 2026

Pan-Seared Scallops with Brown Butter and Burnt Honey Vinaigrette

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April 13, 2026

Charred Broccolini with Anchovy, Garlic, and Crispy Breadcrumbs

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April 13, 2026

Smoked Paprika Roasted Chickpea Clusters with Lemon Zest

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April 13, 2026

Bourbon-Glazed Bacon and Brown Butter Corn Fritters

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April 13, 2026

Crispy Sage Chicken Skin with Honeyed Apple Mostarda

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