Mini sweet-tart fruitcakes make the perfect gifts. Want to be especially popular this holiday season and avoid the stress of choosing gifts for everyone? Try making mini fruitcakes. These light, lemony cakes are quick to prepare, easy to gift-wrap, and suitable for a wide range of recipients—from your boss to your mother. Many people dislike … Read more
Chicken Tortilla Soup brings comforting heat to cold winter evenings. This flavorful, hearty soup is quick to prepare and makes a satisfying family dinner. Watch the recipe video below for a step-by-step guide.
I also have several tortilla-inspired recipes you might enjoy, including Crack Turkey Pinwheels, Chicken Enchilada Casserole, and Cheese Quesadilla. Be sure to check them out for more easy, crowd-pleasing meals.
We have a date! On April 12th I’ll be welcoming our second daughter, and right now I’m embracing all things girly. With five boys in the house I’ve been outnumbered, but now there will be three girls, and I’ve gone a little overboard on pink. That’s why I was so thrilled to receive the Tea … Read more
These blueberry muffin cinnamon rolls combine a tender, soft dough with a buttery cinnamon filling, homemade blueberry jam, a crunchy cinnamon crumble, and a tangy cream cheese icing for a delicious breakfast treat. These rolls are essentially a hybrid of a blueberry muffin and a classic cinnamon roll. Each roll is layered with blueberry jam … Read more
Healthy banana blender muffins made four ways — blueberry, apple cinnamon, banana walnut, and chocolate chip. This easy blender muffin recipe is gluten free and uses rolled oats as the base. Banana blender muffins are incredibly simple and convenient. Everything goes into a blender, you blend the batter, pour into a tin, bake, and you … Read more
Creamy and light, this New York–style cheesecake blends classic decadence with a tropical coconut twist. Easy to follow and reliably delicious, this toasted coconut cheesecake will quickly become a favorite.
A great cheesecake is timeless—like the little black dress of desserts. There are countless variations, and this toasted coconut cheesecake is a perfect summer option. Its tall New York–style profile, creamy texture, and subtle coconut flavor make every slice memorable. One bite and you’ll be planning your next excuse to serve it: breakfast with coffee, an afternoon treat, or a cozy Netflix snack.
These gluten-free brownies deliver the true fudgy experience: crackled tops, gooey centers, and deep chocolate flavor. Not all gluten-free brownies are equal, but this recipe hits the marks. I enjoy fruit desserts, crumbles, and bright tarts, but my first love is chocolate: dark, rich, and fudgy. You might think a good gluten-free brownie would be … Read more
This simple shallot, sugar snap pea and goat cheese pasta is a perfect spring meal to keep in heavy rotation. Bright, fresh ingredients and minimal fuss make it ideal for weeknights when you want something light but satisfying. I developed this recipe after harvesting sugar snap peas from the garden. Snap peas are easy to … Read more
At last, a welcome break from the oppressive heat. When the humidity becomes too much, I head where the air is cooler and the views are grand: up into the mountains. What does that have to do with food? Plenty. For the next few days our meals will follow a travel-friendly pattern: lots of sandwiches … Read more
Cooking Tips for the Perfect Stew To elevate your Chicken Mushroom Stew, use bone-in chicken thighs rather than boneless, skinless pieces. The bones add richness and help keep the meat moist. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel before cooking to promote a deep, golden-brown sear. Don’t rush the browning step — a well-developed … Read more