With the holiday season upon us, I’m excited to share a standout side dish: Roasted Carrots and Dates with Pistachio Pesto. It feels gourmet but is made from everyday, affordable ingredients you can find at any grocery store. This recipe brings bright, festive flavor to your table. Roasted carrots and onions caramelize and become tender … Read more

These sun-dried tomato and goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts are bright with balsamic vinegar, shallots, fresh basil, and thyme. The filling is creamy and tangy while the chicken stays juicy—an elegant weeknight dinner or a simple dish to serve guests. Sun-dried tomatoes are briefly rehydrated, finely chopped and combined with minced shallots, garlic, a splash … Read more

One Bowl Pear & Almond Cake This One Bowl Pear & Almond Cake is a simple, comforting bake that’s perfect for busy afternoons and family teatime. It follows the same easy, one-bowl method as my popular apple cake but swaps apples for juicy pears and adds ground almonds and a crunchy flaked-almond topping. The result … Read more

Shu Mai / Siu Mai dumplings filled with broccoli and zucchini in a garlicky sauce. These vegan dumplings make a delightful snack or appetizer. I served them with thin beet slices for color and hoisin dipping sauce for a sweet-savory contrast. Jump to the recipe below to make your own from scratch. I finally made … Read more

When I first thought about writing a post listing the top 10 or 15 recipes from my new cookbook, Big Vegan Flavor, I assumed it would be simple. Two hours later—after drafting and redrafting the list more than a dozen times—I realized picking favorites from 150 recipes is like asking a parent to name their … Read more

Sharing my best Disneyland tips to help you master Disneyland’s mobile ordering. This feature is one of the smartest time-savers at the parks—skip the long food lines and place your order right from the Disneyland app. Disneyland Tips One of my favorite Disneyland tips is to use mobile ordering through the official Disneyland App. It … Read more

These irresistible No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Date Balls are made in a food processor with graham crackers, canned pumpkin, and juicy dates, then topped with chocolate for a freezer-friendly, bite-sized fall dessert. Note from Danielle This recipe first appeared in October 2021. I rediscovered how delicious these are and now plan to make them every October. … Read more

Jump to Recipe This pumpkin cream cheese bread takes classic pumpkin bread up a notch. Spiced pumpkin batter is layered with a lightly sweetened cream cheese filling and finished with a crunchy brown sugar streusel. It’s a quick, oil-based loaf that stays moist and requires no stand mixer—just a few bowls and a whisk. Why … Read more

This strawberry and asparagus salad with chicken is bright, light, and full of fresh flavor — a perfect dish to welcome warmer weather or to enjoy any time you want a healthy, satisfying meal. Whether spring has arrived outside or you are simply craving something fresh, this salad delivers. It combines mixed greens, sweet strawberries, … Read more