Tossed with baby spinach, toasted pine nuts, and crumbled goat cheese, and tomato vinaigrette, this Salmon and Couscous salad is a showstopper!
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Cherry Tomato Confit
These deeply-flavored, luscious tomatoes are easy to make and are the perfect finishing touch for a number of dishes from breakfast to dinner.
One Pan Ground Beef Stroganoff
Looking for a cozy meal without a lot of fuss? With a creamy sauce, meaty cremini mushrooms, and fluffy egg noodles, this Ground Beef Stroganoff is a casual twist on a classic that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Strawberry Basil Soda
Turn fresh fruit and herbs into a refreshing strawberry soda! Lightly fizzy and sweet (but not cloying), Strawberry-Basil Soda is a perfect pick-me-up on a hot summer afternoon.
Cherry Preserves
Turn your farmer’s market haul of fresh sweet cherries into a batch of luxurious homemade cherry preserves! Made without pectin, these refrigerator or freezer preserves are easy to make, and irresistible to eat.
5 Ways to Pit Cherries
Love fresh cherries, but aren’t sure the best way to pit them? Learn 5 of my favorite cherry pitting methods, including a few DIY tricks using common household items.
Loaded Potato Salad
With sharp cheddar, bacon, scallions, and sour cream in every bite, this Loaded Potato Salad is summer barbecue comfort food at its best.
Homemade White Bread
With a fluffy texture and soft, butter-topped crust, this homemade white bread is as versatile as it is delicious. This easy to follow recipe is a great place to start if you’re new to bread-making, and a classic for experienced bakers.
Stout-Braised Short Rib Cottage Pie
Rich, warm, and comforting, this Stout-Braised Short Rib Cottage Pie is an indulgent twist on the traditional English meat pie.
Stout Beer Braised Short Ribs (Oven or Instant Pot)
These short ribs are comfort food at its best! Tender beef meets a deep, rich, stout-infused gravy, for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.
Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Treat your cabbage to a major flavor upgrade by roasting! With crispy outer leaves and tender centers, these caramelized wedges are easy to make and so delicious.
Irish-American Soda Bread
Irish-American Soda Bread is a dense-textured and lightly-sweet loaf, studded with raisins and/or caraway seeds. I like to serve it just slightly warm or at room temperature with softened Irish butter.
Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce
Add a pop of tangy, bright flavor to zesty foods with this easy Cilantro Lime Sauce. You can have this crema-inspired sauce on the table in an hour, with just 10 minutes of prep!
Black Olive Tapenade
It takes less than 10 minutes to whip up a batch of black olive Tapenade in your food processor! This umami-rich spread is an easy and delicious way to dress up appetizer and dinner recipes.
How to Make Crostini
Homemade crostini toasts are quick, easy, and versatile for entertaining. Serve them with your favorite toppings, dips, and spreads.
3 Ways to Make Coconut Shrimp
Three delicious ways to make Coconut Shrimp: traditional deep fried, oven baked, and air-fried. These lightly-sweet, crunchy shrimp are a great appetizer for game day and casual entertaining!
Orange-Chili Dipping Sauce
It takes just 10 minutes to make a great Orange Dipping Sauce at home! This sweet-spicy, lightly-tangy marmalade-based sauce can be as hot (or not) as you want it to be. Perfect for serving with Coconut Shrimp!
Classic Beer Bread
Learn how to make a quick bread classic! Using just 6 ingredients and one mixing bowl, this rustic beer bread is easy to make for casual entertaining.
Chicken Milanese (Stovetop + Air Fryer)
These crisp chicken cutlets, served with a bright arugula salad, are a family favorite that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Arugula and Fennel Salad
This beautiful Arugula Salad with crunchy fennel, bright lemon, and freshly-shaved Italian cheese is one of my favorite recipes for lighter eating. Great served for lunch or as a side dish for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.
12 Kitchen Cleaning Products I Always Have on Hand
With great products, cleaning the kitchen doesn’t have to be a chore you dread! In this post, you’ll find 10 of my favorite products that make cleaning easy.
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
This rich and creamy Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is great for a snowy winter day or for entertaining.
Linzer Cookies
These melt-in-your mouth, jam-filled Linzer Cookies with citrus and almond make a beautiful presentation and are always a hit on my holiday cookie trays.
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut Butter Blossoms are a classic holiday treat and a favorite of cookie lovers of all ages! These sweet, chewy, easy-to-make cookies are always one of the first to disappear on my holiday trays.
How to Ship Cookies
Sending a homemade treat across the miles? My tips for shipping cookies will ensure that your home-baked confections arrive as beautiful as when they left your kitchen!
Buttermilk Sweet Potato Casserole
A creamy whipped Sweet Potato Casserole with buttermilk and cinnamon. Top with your choice of toasted marshmallows or crunchy pecan streusel.
Brown Butter Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Toasty brown butter takes these rich and creamy whipped sweet potatoes to the next level of deliciousness. A great recipe for Thanksgiving, or any dinner that calls for a cozy and comforting side dish.
Make-Ahead Turkey Stock
Flavorful stock is an essential component to a showstopper Thanksgiving feast. This make-ahead turkey stock lets you a jump start on prep work in advance of the holiday.
Brandied Cherry Cranberry Sauce
This sweet-tart, lightly-spiced Brandied Cherry Cranberry Sauce is an elegant twist on the classic Thanksgiving side. Make it up to 5 days in advance of the big day for easy entertaining.
How to Make the Ultimate Cheese Board
Everything you need to know to make a showstopper cheese board for effortless entertaining. Includes a complimentary shopping guide for your trip to the market!
15 Crackers We Love to Serve with Cheese
Every great cheese board deserves equally great crackers! Here are our picks for some of the best crackers for cheese, from small-batch artisan varieties, to supermarket classics, and gluten-free options.
Buttermilk Skillet Cornbread
This easy buttermilk cornbread recipe combines the best of Northern and Southern-style traditions into an incredibly moreish round that you can serve at any meal from breakfast to dessert.
Roasted Chicken with Root Vegetables
Learn how to make juicy, flavorful, golden-skinned roasted chicken every time! Roasted on a bed of root vegetables, this recipe is a one-pan meal that’s perfect for chilly weather.
Orzo Salad with Feta
This easy Greek Orzo Salad with Feta and lemon vinaigrette is ready in under 30 minutes and bursting with classic Mediterranean flavors. Great as a lunch or side dish!
Rotisserie Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Turn your leftover rotisserie chicken into a creamy bowl of Chicken Gnocchi Soup in just 30 minutes. Pure comfort food!
Fig Pizza with Gorgonzola, Balsamic Onions, and Prosciutto
Bring a taste of the trattoria home with this gourmet Fig Pizza! Layered with juicy, fresh figs, balsamic-caramelized onions, prosciutto, and two Italian cheeses, this rustic, easy-to-prep pizza makes a beautiful presentation.
How to Pick the Best Rotisserie Chicken at the Market
Learn how to choose the juiciest rotisserie chicken at the grocery store with this shopping guide. You’ll never bring home a dry, underwhelming chicken for dinner again!
Pecan Crusted Salmon with Dijon-Maple Bourbon Glaze
Pecan Crusted Salmon with Maple Bourbon Glaze is an easy, restaurant-quality dish that can double as a weeknight dinner or for a dinner party. On the table in 30 minutes!
Harvest Cobb Salad
In a fall twist on a classic, this Harvest Cobb Salad combines seasonal produce, like apples, butternut squash, and pomegranate, with a maple-sweetened vinaigrette, and classic Cobb components. This is an entree salad to dig into with friends!
Brown Butter and Sour Cream Banana Bread
Turn overripe bananas into moist, rich sour cream banana bread with the nutty flavor of brown butter. Great for breakfast, snack, or dessert any time of the year.