A quick, easy way to elevate boxed brownies with a few pantry ingredients — turning an ordinary mix into a favorite bar dessert. I used to consider myself a so-so baker. Maybe “mediocre” is fair — I’ve always believed the truly great bakers attend pastry school in France. (That may be my cheeky attempt at … Read more

These irresistible mini fruit tarts, filled with a silky Italian vanilla pastry cream and finished with a bright fruit topping, are sure to bring smiles and delight every palate. With a forgiving pie-crust dough and clear step-by-step instructions, this mini fruit tart recipe is approachable for bakers of all levels. If you need a dessert … Read more

One of my favorite cuisines is rustic Italian cooking, and these Tuscan Stewed Beans are my newest obsession. With a handful of simple, budget- and pantry-friendly ingredients—onion, carrots, celery, garlic, fresh herbs, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, white wine, and cannellini beans—this stew cooks down until the vegetables are sweet and jammy and the tomatoes concentrate … Read more

This Tropical Green Smoothie is the perfect summer drink, combining a Granny Smith apple, fresh spinach, mint and frozen pineapple. It delivers a healthy serving of fruits and vegetables while keeping you refreshed on hot days. TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE I make this Tropical Green Smoothie weekly, and now that summer is here it’s the ideal … Read more

Lemon Donuts are light, citrusy baked donuts topped with a bright lemon glaze. They make a refreshing start to the morning, a delightful companion to afternoon coffee or tea, or a simple, zingy dessert. If you love lemon flavor, these baked lemon-glazed donuts are sure to please. These baked donuts are quick and almost mess-free … Read more

I said I’m doing Thanksgiving for three this year, but of course I’ll make enough food to feed a dozen. Part of that is not wanting to scale down certain recipes, and part of it is pure strategic planning: I want amazing leftovers. Even people who don’t usually love leftovers make an exception for Thanksgiving. … Read more

Refreshingly light and full of flavor, this tri-colored Italian appetizer requires just four simple ingredients and takes about five minutes to prepare. Caprese salad is perfect for summer entertaining Ingredients The beauty of this Italian appetizer is its simplicity — use the best-quality ingredients you can find, especially the olive oil. 1 pint grape or … Read more

Starting the GAPS diet can feel overwhelming. Here I’ll show you how to begin without overcomplicating things and explain how to make one of the diet’s staples — bone broth — in an Instant Pot. The GAPS diet isn’t easy, but it can be transformative. I’ve written before about our journey and why we chose … Read more

Simplify your breakfast routine with easy, make-ahead, freezer-friendly Egg Frittata Muffins. Made with ham, cheese, eggs, potatoes, peppers and spinach, these hearty muffins are ideal to bake in a batch and have ready for busy mornings. Easy, Make-Ahead Egg Frittata Muffins These egg frittata muffins are a quick, wholesome breakfast you can prepare ahead to … Read more

This Gorgonzola and Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Burger is an elevated burger but still simple to prepare. The lettuce cups were fun but certainly use a bun if you prefer! Food blogging blends three key skills: developing a recipe and its steps, styling and photographing the dish, and writing an engaging post. This Gorgonzola and Mozzarella … Read more