This easy edible cookie dough is like a holiday bite in every spoonful — a creamy, buttery dough studded with white chocolate and bright peppermint. Hello, cookie dough lovers! If you want a quick, safe, and delicious treat you can eat straight from the bowl, this Easy Edible Cookie Dough delivers — and it comes … Read more

Rich, savory seared mushrooms are the star of this creamy garlic mushroom pasta, tossed with linguini and finished in a silky garlic cream sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, this simple meatless meal is perfect for busy weeknights. This quick pasta relies on a few fresh ingredients and the right technique to get maximum flavor. … Read more

Cheese platter for you and your sweetheart to celebrate Valentine’s Day—make it special and easy at home. Near the end of my pregnancy I became absolutely obsessed with cheese. I’d always loved it, but suddenly every snack and meal seemed to revolve around it. One day I made an outrageously rich mac and cheese using … Read more

  Quick Amish Country Casserole is an ideal meal for busy households and anyone craving a warm, satisfying dish. This casserole combines seasoned ground beef, creamy sour cream and cheddar, and tender elbow macaroni, all baked to a golden, bubbly finish. Made with simple pantry ingredients and minimal hands-on time, this recipe is great for … Read more

This glazed poppy seed bread is one of the simplest and most satisfying quick bread recipes. Light, tender, and studded with poppy seeds, it finishes with a bright orange-almond glaze that takes each bite over the top. What Makes a Quick Bread a Quick Bread? Quick breads use chemical leaveners such as baking powder or … Read more

Cannellini and Black Bean Chili. A warming one-pot chili made with black beans and white cannellini (or great northern) beans, bell peppers and simple pantry spices — perfect for cooler days. Ready in about 30–40 minutes. Vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free. Jump to Recipe This simple chili is very flexible — use the beans or lentils … Read more

Baked blueberry oatmeal bars are flavorful, satisfying, and ideal for breakfast or a wholesome snack. When my son attended daycare, the center encouraged families to contribute to a shared snack table so the children could try healthy homemade treats. My son once brought whole grain cinnamon pita chips, which his classmates adored. Each week I … Read more

This easy one‑bowl recipe uses no margarine and yields tender, chewy blueberry blondies perfect for summer baking — or any time of year. I’m unapologetically obsessed with blueberries, and this recipe is another simple, one‑bowl winner. These are blondies, so expect a slightly chewy interior with a lightly crisp crust. The bursts of juicy blueberry … Read more

In celebration of my newest novel, The Restoration of Celia Fairchild, I wanted to return to one of my favorite pastimes — book clubs. One of the greatest joys of reading is sharing a book with others, and book clubs provide the perfect setting for lively, rewarding conversations. There really aren’t many downsides to joining … Read more

Sheet pan dinners are one of the simplest ways to cook — everything roasts together at the same temperature, with minimal hands-on time. This Sheet Pan Maple Dijon Chicken and Vegetables is no exception. It’s perfect for a busy weeknight or for meal prep: tender chicken breasts glazed in a sweet-savory maple-Dijon sauce roasted alongside … Read more