I’m proud to share this recipe development for a classic Italian seafood stew — a perfect, showstopping main for a Feast of the Seven Fishes. Rich with clams, mussels, shrimp, and salmon, this hearty cioppino is made for gathering with friends and family. Serve it with plenty of crusty bread to soak up every drop … Read more

This Kielbasa and Pierogies Sheet Pan Meal is one of our family’s favorite go-to dinners in the cooler months. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Who doesn’t love pierogies? Mashed potatoes and cheese (or onions) tucked into a tender pasta pocket—what’s not to adore? For years I prepared pierogies two ways: … Read more

Classic Shepherd’s Pie—buttery mashed potatoes layered over beef and vegetables in gravy—gets a makeover: stuffed into empanada dough and fried or baked until flaky and golden. It’s comfort food made portable. When guests arrive and you need something satisfying and easy to serve, repurposing leftovers can spark your best ideas. A few weeks ago a … Read more

Bursting with crisp cucumber, crunchy bell pepper, celery, and bright green onion, this tuna salad without mayonnaise is the perfect light summer lunch. Pile it into a sandwich on good bread, scoop it with tortilla or corn chips, or keep it low-carb with celery sticks or carrot batons. Tuna Salad No Mayo Many of us … Read more

My baby sister clearly loves me. She tells me so, and she proves it—in this case by bringing homemade treats and even a pretty plate for photographing food when she and her boyfriend visited near Christmas. The treats she brought were wildly addictive and incredibly simple: Spicy Chocolate Coconut Clusters. These clusters are fuss-free. Melt … Read more

Radishes often inspire strong opinions: people tend to either love them or dislike them. I’ve heard them called “spicy dirt,” but I’m on a mission to convert skeptics. Many who think they dislike radishes simply haven’t had them prepared the right way. I enjoy radishes raw—crisp, sometimes peppery enough to make your eyes water, and … Read more

Hello friends, and happy Friday! Thanksgiving is almost here, and many of us are looking for quick, easy meals to carry us through the week and smart ways to use leftovers afterward. Easy Meal Plan Week 123 gathers simple, delicious recipes to help answer the perennial question: “What’s for dinner?” Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled … Read more

Yogurt is fine—especially when it’s thick rather than runny. Greek yogurt is a favorite for its density, but Icelandic yogurt (also called skyr) is in a class of its own. It’s incredibly thick, silky smooth, and surprisingly filling. A serving keeps me satisfied from breakfast straight through to lunch. Compared side-by-side with plain, unsweetened Greek … Read more

If I could tell you one thing about hosting a sleepover for twelve boys, it’s that “sleepover” doesn’t quite capture the event. It was closer to a Zombie Apocalypse party, a Nerf war, and a Doctor Who marathon all rolled into one. But calling it a sleepover? Not really. When I was invited by the … Read more