Today I’m sharing a recipe for rich, deep, dark, and absolutely irresistible Easy Double Chocolate Nutella Cookies from one of my new favorite cookbooks, Sweet & Simple by Christina Lane. These Nutella cookies, studded with dark chocolate chunks and finished with a sprinkle of sea salt, are perfect for dunking in milk, tea, or coffee … Read more

Tender, never-dry baked Asian turkey meatballs are fragrant with garlic, ginger, green onion and classic Asian flavors. They’re remarkably simple to prepare, freeze well for last‑minute meals, and are a lighter alternative to beef meatballs. The balance of ginger, garlic, soy and green onion is one of my favorite flavor profiles. Adding hoisin, fish sauce … Read more

Caramelized onions are one of those kitchen transformations that never fails to delight: sharp, raw onions slowly become meltingly tender, sweet, and deeply savory. I use them constantly—on sandwiches, pizzas, salads, in pasta, dips, breads, and stuffing. Because they take a long time to make, I prepare large batches so I always have a jar … Read more

I love Independence Day. Maybe it’s because I bristle at authority a little (my parents would laugh), or maybe it’s the chill that runs down my spine when I hear a snare drum and a patriotic song. Mostly, though, I love seeing fireworks reflected in my kids’ wide eyes. …And the food. This season is … Read more

It had been raining and cool for two weeks. The house was quiet as I rummaged through my suitcase in my sister’s dining room while she bustled about preparing dinner. Even without catching the heady, spicy scent of garlic toasting in olive oil, I would have heard the sizzle and the sudden explosive hiss as … Read more

This week’s Easy Meal Plan is packed with flavorful, simple recipes that make dinner time easier and more delicious. I’m also excited to share a special GIVEAWAY celebrating Not Your Mama’s Canning Book: Modern Canned Goods and What to Make With Them. One lucky reader will win a full CASE of fresh California figs courtesy … Read more

I’d like to thank AllWhites® 100% Liquid Egg Whites for partnering with me to sponsor the recipe development for Roasted Parmesan Garlic Almonds. The recipe, opinions, and photos are my own. Healthy eating falls apart quickly when you don’t have a nutritious snack available. Our family is especially prone to snacking, and without a good … Read more

By a show of hands: would anyone be upset if I shared two dessert recipes in one week? No? Good. Because this cookie is worth it. These Almond Joy/Mounds-inspired cookies are the ultimate hybrid—rich, crisp and chewy all at once. Think of them as a mash-up of a Twix and an Almond Joy or Mounds … Read more

This is a reprint of my March 6th column that ran in the Traverse City Record-Eagle because this recipe was too good not to share here. I’m a little romantic about food, which won’t surprise longtime readers. For me, food is a way to show love. For example, I’ve never been a fan of spaghetti … Read more

Dips are my passion. I’ve eaten dinners composed entirely of dips and dippables more times than I can count. I especially love hummus and whipped feta. Hummus is a staple for me because it’s delicious and nutritious — a win-win. To celebrate an upcoming football game and my partnership as a Sabra Tastemaker, I combined … Read more