There’s something about pasta that feels especially comforting when the weather turns cold. Wrapped in a blanket and settled in for an evening of a favorite show, a bowl of warm pasta just hits differently. This one-pot pasta is a cozy, flavorful meal that comes together quickly and cleanly. It’s one of my favorite additions … Read more

Welsh Rabbit, also called Welsh Rarebit, features a creamy cheese sauce with a touch of mustard and beer, poured over pan-fried sweet onions and toasted bread. This is an outstanding vegetarian main dish — and even better if you tuck a couple of slices of crisp bacon under the cheese. Despite its name, Welsh Rabbit … Read more

My friend Lisette is someone you want in your circle. She’s funny, charming, has impeccable taste and a generous laugh. And she always carries snacks—good snacks. Her stash includes granola bars, homemade energy bites and her signature Slow-Roasted Rosemary Garlic Almonds. On field trips my kids gravitate toward Mrs. Heckathorn with pleading “I’m starving!” faces, … Read more

I spend a lot of time online researching and connecting with others. I also admit I wander Pinterest more than I should—mostly because I enjoy discovering recipes, gadgets, books, and ideas, and I’m tired of this long winter. I frequently find things I want to share—recipes, kitchen tools, fashion and fitness tips, books, movies—and until … Read more

If you enjoy this One Hour Bread, check our Bread Recipes page for more homemade bread ideas! Few aromas are as irresistible as fresh bread baking. The moment the scent drifts through the kitchen, it’s impossible not to daydream about the very first slice. Warm from the oven, a slice begs for butter, jam, marmalade, … Read more

Salmon Soup is a light, creamy fish chowder brightened with fresh dill and made hearty with potatoes, carrots, leeks, and bite-sized pieces of salmon. It’s warming and comforting on cold winter evenings, yet light and quick enough for a last-minute meal any time of year. Serve it with crusty bread, butter, and a simple salad … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan — Week 49: Ten talented bloggers bring you a full week of recipes, including dinners, side dishes, and desserts. Happy weekend, friends! It’s been a busy week here, and we’ve gathered a delicious selection of recipes for this week’s easy meal plan. I also have some big personal news that I’m excited … Read more

With five busy kids and two working adults, our household is always on the move. The weekly schedule can be overwhelming, and often we need quick, reliable food to keep everyone going between activities. Saturday mornings are the busiest: we’re out the door by 7:30 a.m. to take the youngest to a full day of … Read more

I enjoy a wide variety of foods, and while I usually lean toward savory or bitter flavors, there’s one sweet exception: brownies. I love them in all forms — fudgy, cakey, blondies — and I’m particularly obsessed with the crispy edge pieces. Recently I discovered a commercial crunchy brownie wafer at a conference and fell … Read more