Kale and Mushroom Panade

Last updated on January 3rd, 2022 at 03:01 pmCan a casserole be elegant? This tangle of bread, veggies and cheese says, “Oh, yes, it can.” This is not your Midwestern grandma’s casserole—in fact, the word casserole isn’t even the name. I’d like to think they call it a panade in France. And I’d like to…

TikTok Made Me Do It: Fried Milk

Last updated on December 11th, 2021 at 07:27 pmFried milk is a warm dessert like no others. It’s custard cloaked in a sweet and crispy-crunchy coating for a treat layered with textures. I am fully aware that I am not alone in saying TikTok is amazing. I shouldn’t be surprised at how many insanely talented…

French Kouign Amann Is the Ultimate 3-Ingredient Pastry

Last updated on December 13th, 2021 at 11:01 amIf you’ve ever had the pleasure of eating this delightfully gooey pastry, the OG version might not be quite what you thought it was. Kouign amann are not new, but they’re fairly new to Americans. If you’ve never experienced the joy of pulling apart the delicate, maddeningly…

Shaker Lemon Pie with a Salty-Sweet Twist

Last updated on October 2nd, 2021 at 06:49 amShaker lemon pie is a strange and bitter confection that isn’t meant for everyone. I’ve taken a few liberties with the original idea and made it my new favorite dessert. Shaker lemon pie. It’s a weird one—and it’s not for everyone. Shaker lemon pie is, basically, a…

Kale and Brussels Sprouts Slaw

Last updated on May 12th, 2021 at 08:24 pmKale and Brussels Sprouts Slaw is a hearty and refreshing salad that’s a little bit sweet and a little bit crunchy. This time last year, my husband and I were driving to Savanna, Georgia to celebrate Valentine’s Day. He’s Chilean and spent most of his adult life…

Cranberry Layer Cake with Cream and Walnuts

Last updated on May 12th, 2021 at 08:25 pmThis easy cranberry layer cake uses up fresh cranberries leftover from Thanksgiving to make a sweet treat to go with afternoon coffee. Cranberry layer cake is a seasonal cake that I only make in the winter, but crave all year long.  In case you haven’t noticed, fresh…

White Pizza Recipe for An Easy Weeknight Dinner

Last updated on March 31st, 2021 at 08:29 amThis white pizza is a simple recipe with all the delight of your favorite pie without the red sauce. Made with just seven ingredients, it can be on the table in 20 minutes. I’ve been looking for a white pizza recipe quite a while. But not just…

Sausage, Kale and White Bean Soup

Last updated on May 12th, 2021 at 08:25 pmThis sausage, kale and white bean soup is an easy recipe to help reset after the holidays. Getting my eating routine back into shape after the holidays is no easy task. I like this sausage, kale and white bean soup to help me reset. It’s hardy but…

Millionaire Bars with Almond Butter Shortbread

Last updated on December 30th, 2020 at 09:48 amMillionaire bars are chocolate and caramel covered shortbread cookies that are otherworldly when they’re made with almond butter. I love sugar and just looking at these millionaire bars, I can tell you that I don’t need to eat anything sweet for a while. That’s your warning: make…

Kabocha Pie with Gingersnap Crust

Last updated on December 30th, 2020 at 09:58 amKabocha pie is a delightful alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. Kabocha pie has won me over. I neither love nor loathe pumpkin pie—it’s always just been something I have to include on my Thanksgiving menu. No more. I may not even need pecan pie with…

Zucchini and Cauliflower Casserole

Last updated on December 1st, 2020 at 08:05 pm Zucchini and cauliflower casserole is your new go-to one-dish meal.  Zucchini and cauliflower casserole has tipped the scales of my work-life balance. A recent chat with a coworker (a fellow casserole enthusiast) she revealed that she celebrates Ritz crackers as the key ingredient to complete the…

How to Make Croissants (For Beginners)

Learn how to make croissants with this step-by-step tutorial. This recipe is designed to help beginners practice creating homemade laminated dough without committing to a full croissant recipe.   Croissants are humbling pastries. They’re flaky, buttery, delicate bread that can be made into sweet or savory snacks that you can find in any and every…

What Is A Crumpet? (Besides Delicious)

Crumpets are curious cakes with English origins that don’t get enough American love . If you’ve ever come across crumpets at the grocery store, you may have mistaken it for an English muffin, a reputation worth demystifying. I was probably in second grade the first time I had a crumpet. Our neighbors from Minnesota with Irish…

What Is White Pizza? The Confusion Ends Here

Last updated on January 9th, 2021 at 07:41 pmI’m so glad you asked.  White pizza is a culinary mystery with the secrets baked into the crust. There’s a place for it in the Old Country, but the New World had its way with this carb-heavy treasure to deliver a truly extraordinary pie.  What Is White…