Fourteen years ago, around the same date as today, I discovered I liked two things: egg salad and green olives. Even more surprising, I discovered I loved them together. This revelation —after more than twenty years of believing I disliked both— happened at my mother-in-law Dolores’s kitchen table. Here’s how it went. I was five … Read more

A light sprinkle of this homemade pizza seasoning instantly improves any pizza, and the blend comes together in about five minutes. Keeping a jar of this easy mix on hand is indispensable for anyone who loves pizza. Use it on homemade pies or to boost the flavor of a frozen pizza. This versatile seasoning doesn’t … Read more

I’ve always loved pierogies, even the frozen kind that most of us grew up with. For years I assumed making them from scratch was beyond me—partly because there are no Polish grandmothers in my family to teach me, and partly because I didn’t realize how simple and satisfying homemade dumplings could be. That changed when … Read more

Make juicy, crispy-skinned smoked turkey wings that are perfect any time of year. These oversized, smoky wings are simple to prepare and make a show-stopping addition to picnics, tailgates, or casual dinners. Smoked Turkey Wings If you love chicken wings, these supersized smoked turkey wings will impress. Don’t reserve turkey for the holidays—smoked turkey wings … Read more

I started the summer with a stubborn, can-do attitude: baking bread, boiling pasta, simmering beans and even turning on the oven for cookies. Then the heat wave hit and I surrendered. It’s unbearably hot and humid, and I’ve decided to keep my kitchen cool until things cool down. That means slow-cooker meals or recipes that … Read more

Love this Bo Ssam (Korean Pork Roast Lettuce Wraps)? Check out our other fabulous Korean Food Recipes! Sometimes the biggest obstacle to recreating a beloved ethnic dish at home is tracking down the right ingredients. If you live far from specialty stores, that can be frustrating. This Bo Ssäm recipe is one of those rare … Read more

I have started and stopped writing this post more times than I can count. I kept drafting a few paragraphs, then deleting them. I’m distractible these days—my kids burst into the room at random, shouting the most absurd things. (Apparently they have abandoned conversation in favor of full-volume declarations.) Here are actual things my children … Read more

There’s nothing quite like a cookie with crisp edges, a chewy center, gooey caramel bits, and dark chocolate chunks finished with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt—Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk Cookies are simply sublime and loved by both kids and gourmets. Who’s ready for cookies? I always am. My kids are always ready. My husband … Read more

Fruit relishes and salsas are an effortless way to add big flavor to grilled fish, chicken, pork, beef, and vegetarian mains. This grilled pineapple relish is a salty-sweet powerhouse that brightens almost any dish and comes together quickly. While pineapple salsa on its own is wonderful, grilling the pineapple transforms the flavor. Fresh pineapple can … Read more