This sushi bake captures the flavors of a California roll with far less work, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or parties. It’s a crowd-pleaser that disappears fast whether you serve it family-style or let guests assemble their own bites at the table. Originally a viral favorite in the Philippines, sushi bake also gained popularity … Read more

Update: The Pick a Giveaway Winner plug-in chose MaryG as the winner. MaryG, congratulations! Please email me with your information so the book can be sent right away. I collect cookbooks. A lot of them. Shelves, boxes, stacks—my kitchen is full of books. Some I thumb through occasionally; others feel like they were written just … Read more

Barbecue Bacon Spicy Baked Beans are loaded with browned pork sausage, crispy bacon, and a smoky-spicy barbecue sauce so flavorful that no one will believe they start from canned beans. Last fall I had the privilege of traveling with Certified Angus Beef to meet exceptional beef producers in Kansas. One unforgettable moment was a hay-wagon … Read more

I’ve been fortunate lately to pack a bag and fly solo more than once. I spent a weekend in North Carolina with friends, enjoyed three days in Manhattan, and attended BlogHer Food 2014 in Miami. After a long, cold winter and an unexpectedly chilly spring in Western New York, I was eager for sun, sand, … Read more

This homemade Canadian bacon—cured pork loin with gentle maple and sage notes—surpasses any store-bought version I’ve ever tasted. My household is unabashedly fond of meat, and pork in particular. Within that love affair, all forms of bacon make my family very happy. After making traditional American bacon a few weeks ago, one of my kids … Read more

It’s birthday season here. With five boys, birthdays are always a bit dramatic, and this year two of them share the same day — eight years apart — which meant double the planning, double the opinions, and double the cake negotiation. Fortunately, the food choices were simple: one wanted fried chicken, another wanted chicken nuggets … Read more

Get ready to dig into a baking dish of piping-hot, golden-crusted, ultra-creamy Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes. This make-ahead side dish merges the best of mashed potatoes and twice-baked potatoes: grated cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, crisp bacon, fresh herbs, and a thin, crispy edge that adds the perfect contrast to the silky interior. Beyond its … Read more

I’m excited to share my latest recipe featuring Shenandoah Valley Organic chicken: a super tasty, super simple Spicy Southwestern Chicken Salad that also turns into make-ahead Meal Prep Bowls. This three-for-one gives you a flavorful batch of Spicy Southwestern Chicken, an easy dinner salad using that chicken, and ready-to-go meal prep bowls for the week. … Read more

I love snickerdoodles more than any other cookie. I also generally believe they shouldn’t be tinkered with. And yet today I altered the sacred family recipe — my Grandma’s. Her snickerdoodles were the cookies that brightened my angsty teen years: simple, barely sweet butter-and-sugar cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked until puffed, crisp on … Read more