Very Blueberry Granola with Yogurt Clusters
My classic homemade granola recipe gets a fruity twist: with triple blueberry goodness! Blueberry jam, dried blueberries, and freeze-dried blueberries to be exact, plus homemade...
In Fair Verona
The city of Verona, despite being one of the most architecturally and historically significant cities in Northern Italy, seems to fly under the radar, with larger...
Sakura Matcha Mousse Cake
The sweet embodiment of spring, this sakura matcha mousse cake features a delicate cherry blossom and matcha-scented sponge cake topped with a cloud-like mascarpone mousse....
Out-of-this-World Cocoa Brownies
Rich cocoa brownies topped with a creamy chocolate ganache and crunchy rainbow candy bits. Look familiar? It should: this recipe is a homemade version of...
One Pan Moroccan Lemon Chicken with Orzo
Tender boneless chicken thighs and flavorful orzo braised with fragrant Moroccan spices and topped with olives, lemon and fresh parsley. All you need is one...
Sunshine Lemon Waffles with Candied Citrus
Crispy, fluffy buttermilk Belgian waffles with a hint of Meyer lemon and vanilla bean and topped with threads of candied citrus peel for a delightful...
Magic Cellophane Noodle Bowls
Topped with flavorful sautéed tofu, fresh carrot and radish, fried shallots, peanuts, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, these Vietnamese-inspired noodle bowls are as vibrant...
Black Sesame Hummus with Spiced Beef
This striking black hummus is made with black beans and black sesame tahini for a unique flavor and color; topped with a richly spiced beef...
Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookie Bars
Tender, buttery shortbread with a hint of almond and studded with mini chocolate chips. This recipe is ridiculously easy to prepare, making it a perfect...
Loaded Beef Stew with Mashed Potatoes
A hearty beef stew made with carrots, onions and celery and served over a heaping bed of creamy mashed potatoes: it’s basically Shepherd’s Pie in...
Bourbon Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Rich and chewy double chocolate sugar cookies spiked with bourbon and rolled in bourbon-infused raw sugar for a satisfying crunchy finish. The result is a...
Beyond the Kitchen: Well Said. Well Read.
I’ve gotten to the point where I’m not even writing reviews of books that I rate less than 4 stars. There’s just too many of...
