I’m feeling a little high-maintenance today. Yes — I’m asking you to roast a pan of vegetables and then make an entire batch of mac and cheese. Too much? Probably not. It’s mac and cheese. Wouldn’t you do anything for mac and cheese? Just me? I don’t really mind going overboard when it comes to … Read more

Jam Heart Butter Cookies are a charming and delicious treat: tender, crisp butter cookies with a little heart pressed into the center and filled with raspberry or strawberry jam. They make a perfect Valentine’s Day cookie and this recipe yields 24 cookies. How Cute Are These Cookies? This recipe uses a one‑bowl butter cookie dough … Read more

Light, fluffy and sweet, this Caramelized Apple Dutch Baby is perfect for weekend breakfast or brunch. The recipe can be halved for one, made as written to serve two, or doubled to feed four (you may need an extra skillet). Use any seasonal fruit to top your German pancake — since it’s apple season here, … Read more

I absolutely love this smashed buffalo cucumber salad! It’s light and refreshing with a touch of heat, plus cheese and avocado — which makes it one of my favorite things right now. I’m curious — what are you eating at the moment? Are you cooking from your pantry or shopping weekly? How’s the fresh produce … Read more

Chocolaty Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting is a deeply chocolatey layer cake finished with a smooth, rich chocolate buttercream. This version yields two 9-inch cakes and enough frosting to cover them completely. Chocolate cake has always been one of my favorites. I used to avoid cake and frosting as a child, but birthdays changed … Read more

Merry margarita time! Who doesn’t need a festive Christmas margarita? I think we all do. Let’s get a head start on the season and start celebrating a few weeks early! A few years ago I made a white Christmas margarita punch that I absolutely love, but it’s coconut-forward—coconut milk isn’t everyone’s idea of a winter … Read more

Every cook should have a reliable Basic Cornbread recipe on hand — simple, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes. This straightforward recipe uses everyday ingredients and yields a golden, tender cornbread that pairs perfectly with chili, pulled pork, sheet pan dinners, or a smear of salted butter. I make this often because it’s fast … Read more

I’ve discovered a new way to caffeinate: by covering banana bread in espresso glaze. Call it cake or call it bread—this banana loaf behaves like a cake and tastes like one, too. That’s why we find ourselves sneaking slice after slice while it’s still warm out of sheer impatience. Whether you call it banana bread … Read more

Hello weekend! This week on the blog, I shared these creamy feta burgers served on homemade pita. I also posted a cinnamon swirl zucchini bread, a roundup of 60 favorite fall dinners, and a cheesy, spicy garlic bread recipe. If you haven’t joined my Substack newsletter yet, you can sign up to receive weekly updates … Read more

The last four days I’ve baked approximately 435 dozen cookies. I do NOT exaggerate. Ever. Last weekend, while baking a mountain of cookies, I suddenly craved cinnamon sugar pull-apart bread. Like, the kind of craving where you need it immediately. It’s December — everything feels festive: Christmas lights, candles, butter, sugar, snow and, for some … Read more