Green beans are one of the easiest side dishes to serve with dinner because they work with so many different main courses. Whether you sauté canned green beans for a quick weeknight vegetable or prepare fresh roasted green beans with garlic Dijon sauce, this simple vegetable can make almost any meal feel more complete. If … Read more
This Cookies and Cream Sheet Cake is soft, buttery, and full of classic vanilla flavor, with plenty of Oreo cookie pieces folded into the batter. It is adapted from my Favorite White Cake recipe and uses a slightly thicker batter, which helps keep the cookie pieces evenly suspended instead of sinking to the bottom. The cake is finished with a light whipped cream cheese frosting and more crushed Oreos for a creamy, cookies-and-cream finish.
“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” -Henry David Thoreau Remember to eat plenty of vegetables. Try these vegetable “almost noodles” for a fresh, colorful side dish. Stir-Fried Bowl of Gratitude with Snow Peas and Yellow String Beans This Stir-Fried Bowl of Gratitude is a simple vegetable side dish … Read more
My kids’ school does not allow food-related items for classroom celebrations, which can make holiday treats a little tricky. Valentine’s Day is especially challenging because so many traditional classroom Valentines include candy, cookies, or other sweet treats. Instead of trying to work around the rule, I decided to come up with a simple non-food Valentine’s … Read more
This homemade Worcestershire sauce recipe is easy, flavorful, soy-free, and gluten-free. Made with real food ingredients, it adds deep savory flavor, gentle sweetness, and bright acidity to meats, dressings, marinades, and everyday meals. Worcestershire sauce sits somewhere between a condiment and a seasoning. A small splash can transform a simple dish by adding savory depth, … Read more
Making homemade infused vodka is one of the easiest ways to create a thoughtful kitchen gift with very little hands-on work. Unlike fruit liqueurs, which often need a longer steeping time and a more involved process, simple infused vodka is quick to prepare and easy to customize with fruit, citrus peel, spices, or berries you … Read more
This impressive Ahi Tuna Tower recipe brings restaurant-style flavor and presentation straight to your home kitchen. With sushi rice, spicy mayo, crab salad, fresh ahi tuna, avocado, cucumber, and a few Asian pantry staples, you can make a beautiful homemade tuna tower without ordering takeout. This post was first published on Aug 19, 2020 and … Read more
This quick and easy chicken fajita pasta is a creamy Mexican-inspired chicken pasta recipe made with simple ingredients in one pot on the stovetop. It is a flavorful 30-minute dinner with tender chicken, peppers, onions, taco seasoning, tomatoes, broth, cream, and pasta cooked together until rich and satisfying. If you enjoy the bold flavors of … Read more
My kids have always had a serious love for pancakes, and not just any pancakes. They especially adore Grandma’s Pancakes, which are practically legendary in our house. They are soft, comforting, and exactly the kind of breakfast that makes everyone gather around the table a little faster. Sadly, my sweet gluten-free guy cannot enjoy the … Read more
Sage Pumpkin Scones are a cozy, flavorful breakfast bake for the start of fall. Made with pumpkin puree, warm pumpkin spice, fresh sage, cold butter, and a little heavy cream, these homemade pumpkin scones bake up tender, fragrant, and lightly savory. They are simple enough for a slow weekend morning and special enough to share … Read more