Key Lime Pound Cake with cream cheese is a moist, tangy, and indulgent cake that captures the bright flavor of key lime pie in a classic pound cake. This cream cheese–based pound cake stays wonderfully tender and is finished with a zingy key lime syrup and a creamy key lime glaze for a perfect balance … Read more

This Yuzu Ponzu Salmon is served crudo-style: thinly sliced, lightly cured salmon dressed with a bright citrus-soy yuzu ponzu. Crisp fried parsnips, fresh herbs, and lemon zest are added just before serving for a lively finish. If you follow my cooking, you know I never tire of crudo. I served this as the starter at … Read more

Turn store-bought or homemade puff pastry into a quick, elegant sweet treat with these apricot jam pinwheels. These simple pastries look fancy but come together in just a few steps, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert. Puff pastry pinwheels are buttery, flaky, and filled with a sweet jam center — impressive … Read more

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pineapple delivers crispy, savory bacon with a sweet pineapple center — an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for parties, brunch, or a quick snack. With just two main ingredients, these bites come together in under 15 minutes, making them ideal for busy mornings, last-minute gatherings, or when you want a simple … Read more

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Happy Monday, everyone! I have a collection of pumpkin recipes to share this week, and I’ll be posting each day for the next five days. Consider it a little pumpkin-themed week. The reason? I just can’t get pumpkin off my mind right now. I love it this time of year! Although there are already many … Read more

Looking to elevate your family dinner with a comforting, wholesome meal? Ricotta Spinach Topped Chicken pairs tender, juicy chicken breasts with a creamy ricotta and spinach topping over a bright tomato sauce. This Italian-inspired recipe is simple to prepare, nutritious, and ideal for weeknights or a special dinner that will impress the whole family. Introduction: … Read more

From the start, we planned an allergen-friendly snack table for my son’s wedding. His wife is highly allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, and dairy, my niece also has severe nut allergies, and one bridesmaid is celiac. That meant the food needed to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free so everyone could eat safely and enjoy themselves. … Read more

These butterscotch and peanut butter haystack cookies are irresistibly good and require just four simple ingredients. They come together quickly — under 30 minutes — to make a tray of bite-size, sweet-and-salty no-bake cookies with a satisfying crunch from Chow Mein noodles. No-bake recipes like these are lifesavers when time is short but you still … Read more

Tapa of Stuffed Squids in Sevilla This year has been full of travel and unforgettable encounters. Three months after a trip to Sicily, I flew to Madrid to meet Marta, a friend I had met the year before in France. We connected quickly, exchanging ideas and dreams, and planned a workshop in Spain. After months … Read more