When you have a reliable fresh pasta dough recipe, nearly every pasta dish you make improves. Whether you plan to create lasagna sheets, hand-cut pappardelle, tagliatelle, spaghetti, pici, cavatelli, or other shapes, learning to make pasta from scratch elevates your cooking with little extra effort. Fresh Pasta Dough Recipe This classic pasta dough is beautifully … Read more

Cheeseburger Bombs Baked Bean Skillet brings several comfort-food favorites together in one pan: soft sesame semolina rolls filled with melted Cheddar and juicy meatballs, baked in a cast-iron skillet around flavorful barbecue baked beans. It’s a perfect game-day or family dinner centerpiece. Admittedly, it’s a bit over-the-top — but in the best possible way. Light, … Read more

“Duck fat! Hoo ha ha!…” *Like “Shark Bait, Hoo Ha ha!” from Finding Nemo. “crackLINS! crackLINS! crackLINS! crackLINS! Duck, duck, duck, duck, duck. NO GOOSE!” chanted my children — who, just two hours earlier, had been making wet, gaggy noises while I broke down a whole duck into breasts, leg and thigh portions and a … Read more

I love sushi — the fish, the rice, the nori, and the sharp hit of wasabi — but my favorite condiment of all is pickled ginger, or gari. Bright, tangy, slightly sweet and spicy, it refreshes the palate between bites and adds a surprising lift to simple rice dishes. When my husband and I manage … Read more

  It had been so long since I was last sick that my body seemed to have forgotten how to be sick. Not a complaint—just an observation. I started with a dull headache and a scratchy throat that made me move slowly through the day, took some ibuprofen before bed, and woke up with a … Read more

Meals don’t get much easier—or more satisfying—than these ham, egg, and Swiss baked bread boats. Quick to assemble and irresistibly comforting, they’re one of those recipes that everyone in the house will happily eat. They’re ideal for busy weeknights or any time you want dinner that’s fast, filling, and delicious. The base for this dish … Read more

I came down the hill with a piece of paper folded carefully in my pocket. As I walked in the door I unfolded it and waved it like a victory flag in front of my husband’s nose. “I got a new recipe from Anna! She calls them Selfish Bars!” His eyes widened with a mix … Read more

Be sure to scroll to the end of the post to enter to win $500 in PayPal Cash! Weekly Meal Plan Week 51 – 10 talented bloggers bring you a full week of recipes, including dinners, side dishes, and desserts. Spinach & Artichoke Dip Quesadillas – Diethood Pork Chops with Carrot Top Chimichurri – Sweet … Read more

Made from simple pantry ingredients, this Old-Fashioned Salmon Patties recipe produces sizzling, golden-brown salmon cakes that are crisp outside and tender inside. It’s a classic pantry-staple dish made with canned salmon, mayonnaise, cracker or bread crumbs, an egg, and basic seasoning. Salmon patties (also called salmon cakes or croquettes) are a Southern classic for good … Read more

Love this 15 Minute Korean Style Beef? Check out our other fabulous Korean Food Recipes! Looking for a reliable weeknight meal that’s quick, budget-friendly, and big on flavor? This 15 Minute Korean Style Beef fits the bill. Fast to prepare and wildly satisfying, it’s become a family favorite for busy nights. Slightly spicy and slightly … Read more