Important question! Chewy cookie? Or soft cookie? Or crunchy cookie? Or no cookie? Or all the cookies? (Of course.) There are so many ways to enjoy a cookie. This season I sampled some peppermint bark chocolate cookies and wondered why they’re so irresistible — and whether it’s worth the effort to make them at home. … Read more

This is delightfully unexpected. I had to make this. Whenever a recipe says “gratin,” I’m compelled to try it — it’s practically a rule. Like following someone famous on social media even when you don’t know them, or cringing through an old pop-culture reference but clicking anyway. Call it culinary curiosity. The original version of … Read more

This lemon butter shrimp is sponsored by ALDI. This lemon butter shrimp skillet is a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner that’s easy enough for the busiest evenings. Simple, satisfying and ready in about 30 minutes, this one-skillet meal is perfect when you want home-cooked food without the fuss. We make recipes like this all the time … Read more

This sheet pan shrimp and vegetables recipe is easy, flavorful and satisfying. Roasted vegetables, cheese tortellini, shrimp and plenty of lemon, garlic and olive oil make it bright, fresh and filling — a perfect weeknight meal. Simple weeknight dinners like this keep busy evenings sane. This one-pan dish combines tender cheese tortellini (I love the … Read more

Easiest salad ever! This watermelon Greek salad is cool, crisp and wonderfully refreshing. It combines watermelon with cucumbers, kalamata olives, red onion and fresh herbs, finished with a bright honey-lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for hot days. Say hello to the most refreshing plate you’ll enjoy all summer. This salad is built with fresh watermelon chunks, sliced … Read more

Raise your hand if you’re up for a Brussels crunch salad! This salad is my dream — all that crunchy texture is simply irresistible. Texture is what turned me into a vegetable lover after years of avoiding them. A satisfying bite makes all the difference. It comes together quickly and is a great way to … Read more

Here are my favorite Valentine’s recipes — a collection of dishes and drinks perfect for Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, or any time you want to make something special. From red wine lattes to champagne risotto and chocolate cream pie, you’ll find appetizers, cocktails, mains, and desserts to inspire a delicious celebration. It’s the perfect moment … Read more

Dinner tonight is on me! These are mustard butter salmon rice bowls: flaky, buttery salmon glazed with a tangy Dijon-butter spread, piled on nutty brown jasmine rice and finished with bright, fresh toppings. It’s one of those recipes that’s ridiculously flavorful yet simple enough for a weeknight. They’re outstanding. Seriously — so good. This bowl … Read more

Say hello to my all-time favorite drink. It’s true — this might even top margaritas for me. I wait all year for eggnog lattes. Seriously — all year. Oddly, I don’t love plain eggnog. I’ll sip a bit around the holidays, but the latte version changed everything. It’s the best of both worlds: cozy and … Read more

Are we really here right now?! I think we are. Let’s dig into bacon butternut squash risotto — maybe even bring a bowl to those friends we quietly unfollowed or muted until the election was over. It’s wild how different things feel today. I remember begging my mom to tell me who she voted for … Read more