Today I’m sharing an easy, satisfying recipe for pasta salad with lentils and chickpeas. This hearty salad stands up well on a buffet and doesn’t rely on mayonnaise or eggs, so it’s perfectly fine at room temperature. If you enjoy classic comfort-food pasta salads, you might also like the author’s mom-style macaroni salad. For more … Read more

Welcome spring with a bright and flavorful strawberry spinach salad. This fresh, colorful salad combines tender spinach, juicy strawberries, crunchy nuts, tangy goat cheese and optional seasoned chicken, all finished with a fruity balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a lovely side or an easy full-meal salad when you add chicken. Strawberry spinach salad with balsamic vinaigrette. The … Read more

Dessert [dih-zurt] (noun): the part of the meal I used to love most. For years I was a dedicated sugar lover. As soon as dinner was finished, I wanted something sweet—cookies, brownies, candy, ice cream. If it was sugary, I wanted it. Then I met my boyfriend, who—strangely—doesn’t enjoy sweets. At first I found it … Read more

Are you looking for a healthy pumpkin dessert recipe? You found it! Delicious pumpkin muffins with a hint of cinnamon! They say you only appreciate something when you no longer have it — and that’s painfully true. Recently parts of Italy have been battered by heavy rain and flooding; some towns even lost power. That … Read more

Japan is an island nation in East Asia, situated in the Pacific Ocean east of the Sea of Japan and neighboring countries such as China, the Koreas and Russia. Often called the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan is known for a strong cultural pride in its language and traditions, and for a reputation for … Read more

Pimento cheese finger sandwiches are a Southern classic that remain popular for parties, showers, tea gatherings, and spring or summer picnics. This straightforward guide offers a vintage-style pimento cheese recipe, tips for turning it into delicate tea sandwiches, simple slicing techniques, and a variety of easy ways to customize the spread to suit your taste. … Read more

After nearly a decade married to a Mexican partner and raising two half-Mexican children, I still haven’t mastered Spanish — but I have learned to cook a few beloved Mexican dishes. Some of the more traditional recipes I learned from my mother-in-law require ingredients from Hispanic markets, but this Instant Pot Mexican-style meatball soup (Caldo … Read more

Crab, baby potatoes, jumbo shrimp, corn on the cob, and summer sausage simmered with seasonings make the BEST Shrimp and Crab Seafood Boil — a simple, flavorful, and fun meal for family and friends. This Labor Day I decided to do something different from the usual burgers and hot dogs: a seafood boil for two … Read more

This baked gluten-free cottage cheese mac and cheese with roasted butternut squash is a comforting, family-friendly dish that balances creamy texture and bright flavor. Roasted squash lends a natural sweetness and vibrant color, while cottage cheese adds protein and silkiness to the sauce. With simple, wholesome ingredients like almond milk, almond flour, and gluten-free pasta, … Read more