There are familiar images that often come to mind when people think of Italy, most of them tied to rolling hills and Tuscan villas. What I describe here breaks that stereotype. We spent the past weekend in Trento, a city so far north it nearly reaches the Austrian border. On our first visit a year … Read more

Calling all brownie lovers—especially those who live for sprinkles and white chocolate! A few weeks ago I revamped my favorite brownie recipe by adding white chocolate and colorful sprinkles, and the result was an instant hit. Brownies are timeless, but a fun twist can make them feel brand new, and these confetti-style brownies do just … Read more

Pasta salad is a summer favorite for barbecues, potlucks, and backyard gatherings. Having a reliable pasta salad recipe on hand makes hosting easier — and these recipes are fresh, satisfying, and simple to customize. Elements of a Pasta Salad: Pasta salads are incredibly versatile and a great way to use up produce. Most successful pasta … Read more

Sausage and Chicken Gumbo is a classic Creole stew—rich, deeply flavored, and wonderfully comforting. It’s a satisfying dish you can make at home even if you’re far from Cajun country. Adding peeled shrimp to this sausage and chicken gumbo is optional but makes the dish truly memorable. Table of Contents About this Sausage and Chicken … Read more

The best quick and easy Snickerdoodle cookies recipe made from simple pantry ingredients. These cookies are soft and chewy with a crisp, sugar-dusted top. A version without cream of tartar is also covered in the recipe notes. After more than two years of recipe testing and many adjustments, this version delivers the ideal Fall cookie … Read more

Berlin wasn’t on our original itinerary for this year’s Christmas market crawl, but it was a city we’d narrowly missed visiting in summer and one we were eager to see. With plenty of accommodation options, we rented an apartment for a few days so we could get some work done before the fast-paced travel resumed. … Read more