These pumpkin muffins are deliciously moist and spiced with all your favorite pumpkin pie spices. The coffee in the batter adds a bit more character and depth to these breakfast beauties. I’m giving in. It seems inevitable at this point, … Read More
Fall brings a lot of things besides pumpkin lattes and football games, and an excuse to make a huge pot of chili is a great one. A slow-simmered chili is a beautiful bowl of comfort food, especially when beer is involved. … Read More
Corn season will be coming to an end soon (it already has in some places) so we need to enjoy it while it’s still here! Corn chowder is one of my favorite seasonal crossover recipes. As the temperatures begin to … Read More
Before you get too far, I should warn you that these cookies are not your typical nut butter cookies. But that’s what I love about them. They’re the kind of cookie you can get away with eating half a dozen and … Read More
Salad rolls or fresh rolls are a popular appetizer at Thai and Vietnamese restaurants. But making these rice paper rolls at home is super easy; just follow my step-by-step pictures below. I love salad rolls so much, I make a … Read More
This carbonara pasta dish comes together quickly and is made with minimal ingredients. The prosciutto doesn’t take as long as its bacon counterpart to crisp, making it a bit more friendly for those nights when you’re juggling one too many … Read More
I understand if you don’t like pork chops. After all, your mom did overcook them. It’s not your fault you’re used to dry, tough chops with a soggy crust. But there are a few simple tricks to make sure that … Read More
Fall is just around the corner! It’s hard to believe that soon we’ll be trading in stone fruit for apples, and zucchini for winter squash. This is the time of year when it’s important to enjoy those precious last few moments … Read More
I picked up a box of granola bars at the natural grocery store the other day and was shocked to see a laundry-list of ingredients. Although I could pronounce each one of them, I was confused as to why there were … Read More
Do you walk by those fresh, plump figs in the grocery store and not buy them because you don’t know what to do with them? Then this recipe is for you! This simple crostini, using soft, ripe, fresh figs and … Read More
A recipe for soft and fluffy waffles with a lightly crisp crust can come together in a matter of minutes. All that you need to do is provide the bacon and fruit. The first few weeks of school are always the … Read More
With September just a week away, it’s hard to deny that summer is coming to a close. The last few weekends of tank tops and flip-flops are drawing near, and the days are becoming noticeably shorter. There are a few … Read More
When I first heard “shrubs” used in reference to cocktails, I literally thought it was used as a leafy garnish. I came to find out I was dead wrong. After the embarrassment passed and I realized that it was, in … Read More
My neighbor brought me some Swiss chard from her garden and I was excited to add it to our dinner. Now it’s confession time … I had never cooked or even tasted Swiss chard. I figured I’d tear it up … Read More
Most people don’t realize this, but compound butter is pretty much one of the easiest recipes you can make at home. In fact, I almost hate to call it a recipe. It’s more of a technique! A technique that requires … Read More
