The Garlic Buffalo Sauce recipe below will have you cheering for Buffalo wings — or at least be very grateful they exist. While bottled sauces are convenient, homemade is far tastier and worth the extra five minutes. Homemade Buffalo Sauce I usually walk right past the bottled Buffalo sauces at the grocery store. Making Buffalo … Read more

It’s been just over a week since I returned from a six-day Carnival Breeze cruise to Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. I’ve shared some highlights already, and here I’ll break down the experience in more detail to help anyone considering a similar trip. Dining on the Carnival Breeze Recommendations for dinner at … Read more

Visit our Bread Recipes page for more wonderful homemade bread recipes like these Everything Soft Pretzels! February is National Snack Food Month, and as the self-proclaimed Queen of Snacks, I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate than with soft pretzels—specifically, Everything Soft Pretzels. These chewy, glossy pretzels are topped with that irresistible everything … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan — Week 24: Ten talented bloggers bring you a full week of recipes, including dinners, side dishes, drinks, and desserts. Paleo One-Pot Mexican Chicken Stir-Fry — Sweet C’s Designs Start your week with this easy, one-pot paleo-friendly Mexican chicken stir-fry. It combines bright vegetables, tender chicken, and bold spices for a satisfying, … Read more

Life in a house with five sons, an inventive handyman husband, two dogs, an elderly cat and a flock of chickens can get… aromatic. I love every single member of this chaotic household, but the combination of kids, animals and activity can strain the nose. Case in point: I once sent one of my boys—let’s … Read more

While attending BlogHer Food in Miami this past May, I joined a workshop led by Meseidy of The Noshery and Carla of The Cuban Brit. They demonstrated traditional Puerto Rican and Cuban dishes and creative spins on those cuisines. I left the session inspired—and very full from all the samples—to bring some of those flavors … Read more

Have you been wondering how to make a sourdough starter? With commercial yeast sometimes hard to find, making your own starter from just flour and water is a reliable option—and easier than you might think. Once established, your starter will leaven bread naturally, giving you delicious sourdough without added yeast. You can also use a … Read more

Easter Bunny Bread is the most adorable and delicious addition to your Easter table—and it’s easier to make than you might think. You can shape it from homemade bread dough or use thawed frozen dough for a quick shortcut. In our family, Bunny Bread is a beloved tradition; the kids often look forward to it … Read more

I partnered on this post with the Iowa Corn promotion board. All photos, recipes, and opinions are my own. I was fortunate to visit Iowa in September for a concise but memorable overview of the many uses of corn. At first glance, you might think, “Well, of course—corn is food.” I thought the same before … Read more

Make restaurant-worthy homemade gyro meat and gyros — flatbreads stuffed with garlicky, herbed, crisped strips of Greek/Lebanese-style meatloaf you can prepare at home.   Some foods get stuck in your head and won’t let go — for me, it was gyros. A few weeks ago I went into the city with family for lunch and … Read more