Did you make a New Year’s resolution and are you still keeping it? We’re already past the first quarter of the year—time flies. I set a simple goal: read 50 books by year’s end. Right now I’m well ahead of schedule. My husband gave me a Kindle Paperwhite for Christmas, and it’s completely changed how … Read more
Jump to Recipe If you want a dessert that looks refined but is easy to prepare, this raspberry ricotta cake is a perfect choice. The ricotta keeps the crumb moist and tender, while raspberries add bright, juicy bursts of flavor. A simple lemon glaze brightens the cake and makes it suitable for brunch, afternoon coffee, … Read more
This dome cake recipe yields an easy, moist, banana-filled dome-shaped cake topped with whipped cream. Its distinctive dome shape makes it an attractive dessert for celebrations, holidays, or any special occasion. Dome Cake I enjoy baking desserts and experimenting with simple, family-friendly recipes. This banana dome cake was created because I wanted a showy yet … Read more
With just a few ingredients and five minutes of prep, you can have moist, juicy chicken thighs finished with a sticky honey-garlic glaze. These pressure cooker chicken thighs come out fall-apart tender, with a flavorful honey-soy sauce ready in about 30 minutes—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Like all fresh pasta, homemade pappardelle is far superior to the mass-produced flour-and-water versions you find in supermarkets. This recipe uses a dough rich in egg yolks for deeply yellow noodles with excellent flavor and a satisfying, chewy texture. The result is pasta that tastes and feels truly special. Pappardelle are wide, flat noodles similar … Read more
Pumpkin and chocolate are a delightful combination. These pumpkin cream cheese brownies blend rich brownie flavor with a creamy pumpkin swirl for an easy, crowd-pleasing fall dessert. If you enjoy pumpkin pie, you’ll love these — they taste like a mash-up of pumpkin cheesecake and fudgy brownies. This recipe uses a boxed brownie mix to … Read more
Click to see video These pork chops are simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy that pairs perfectly with smashed potatoes or rice. Prepare everything in the morning, set the slow cooker, and return to a home filled with the comforting aroma of a long, slow cook. The result is tender pork chops and a savory … Read more
These Sriracha Buffalo Hot Italian Sausage Dogs improve on the classic buffalo-style sandwich. Spicy Italian sausage sits on a bed of fresh baby spinach inside a grilled bun, topped with Mexican blend cheese, blue cheese crumbles, and red onion. But the star of the show is the sauce — a garlicky, sriracha-based “buffalo” butter … Read more
The Other, Other White Meat Chicken and turkey remain staples on dinner tables nationwide, but it may be time to consider another lean option: alligator. Though it sounds unusual, alligator meat is an excellent source of lean protein. With a fine texture comparable to chicken or pork, gator contains fewer calories, less fat, and lower … Read more
This Watermelon Arugula Goat Cheese salad is a refreshing summer favorite made with a handful of simple ingredients: white raspberry balsamic vinegar, roasted salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), creamy goat cheese crumbles, fresh raspberries and peppery arugula. It’s a bright, modern twist on the typical watermelon salad. Light, juicy and colorful, this watermelon salad is perfect … Read more