Easy Meal Plan Week 118 – 10 talented bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinners, side dishes, and desserts. Here’s the lineup for Easy Meal Plan Week 118: Monday – Soup / Salad / Seafood / Meatless: start the week with something lighter. Tuesday – Mexican: tacos, enchiladas and more. Wednesday – … Read more

Sometimes everything comes together at once: an idea, the right ingredients, and the perfect moment. This is one of those times. I had just finished making a silky chocolate custard when a friend began raving about the best shortbread cookies she’d ever baked. I wished aloud for a couple to dunk in my custard and … Read more

My fourth child just turned nine a couple of weeks ago, and I still can’t believe how fast time has flown. One moment he was a tiny, squirmy toddler and now he’s this lanky, lively boy. Seriously—where did he come from? He’s easy on the heart and the eyes: sweet, kind, thoughtful, and slow to … Read more

Asian Salmon Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor. They’re also surprisingly easy to make! My appetite follows the seasons. When it’s cold I crave hearty, comforting dishes. As the weather warms, I prefer lighter meals that still satisfy — and fish is perfect for … Read more

If you have a party or family gathering coming up, Apricot Jalapeño Baked Brie is an easy, show-stopping dish to bring. It’s simple to prepare, visually impressive, and delivers a delightful balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy flavors that guests will love. This recipe combines sweet-tart apricot preserves with finely minced jalapeño for a gentle … Read more

I used to think I hated cherries. That felt like sacrilege for a girl who grew up near “The Cherry Capital of the World.” For years I dismissed cherries for two reasons: A) I disliked spitting out the pits—I was a tidy kid. B) The only cherry I knew without a pit was the neon … Read more

Piña Colada smoothies have become my new favorite — creamy, tropical, and surprisingly simple. As a child I was famously picky about textures and flavor combinations. My mother likes to joke now that I was “gourmet” before I knew what that meant. Back then I avoided pineapple because of its stringy texture and coconut because … Read more

Homemade cultured buttermilk is a small kitchen miracle—simple to make and incredibly useful. All it takes is two ingredients and a jar, and you’ll have thick, tangy, real buttermilk ready to use in baking, dressings, marinades, and more. Make a batch and keep reading for ideas on how to use it up. Scroll to the … Read more

Easy Meal Plan Week 104 – 10 talented bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinners, side dishes, and desserts. Here is the lineup for this week’s meal plan: Monday – Soup, salad, seafood, or meatless options to start the week light. Tuesday – Mexican: tacos, enchiladas and more. Wednesday – Pasta/Italian and … Read more