This quick garlic-infused olive oil takes about six minutes to prepare and makes a versatile condiment for drizzling, dipping, and cooking. It brings bright, aromatic flavor to salads, sauces, soups, roasted vegetables, and sautés. I often use this oil to boost the flavor of dishes like pepperoni pizza, peri-peri chicken, and jollof rice. Why This … Read more

These Chocolate Chip Bars are thick, chewy, and gooey, made in one bowl with no chill time required. They’re quick and simple to prepare, delivering tender, buttery bars studded with plenty of chocolate. Rich butter and brown sugar combine to give a tender, caramel-like crumb while semi-sweet and mini chocolate chips create pockets of melty … Read more

Ossobuco is one of our favorite Italian dishes. This classic from northern Italy features braised veal shanks cooked slowly in a wine-based sauce. Traditional ossobuco uses white wine and a soffritto of carrot, celery and onion to build the braising base. Our Braised Veal Shanks recipe is rich and deeply flavored, brightened with a fresh … Read more

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked cookies when guests drop by. If you need a quick, impressive treat, these Salted Vanilla Cheesecake Cookies are simple to make and capture the creamy, tangy flavor of cheesecake in a perfectly bite-sized cookie. The balance of sweet and salty in these cookies is delightful, but … Read more

If you love a rich, cozy pasta dinner, this Creamy Garlic Butter Steak Pasta will quickly become a favorite. It combines tender striploin steak with a velvety garlic-tomato cream sauce for deep, satisfying flavor—yet it only takes about 30 minutes to prepare. This creamy steak pasta is ideal for busy weeknights, date nights, or any … Read more

A soft, buttery, flaky roll filled with chopped apples in a rich caramel-like sauce. The secret to Apple Empty Tomb Rolls? The marshmallows that melt away, leaving a silky glaze inside. If you’ve followed us for a while, you know one of our recipes consistently goes viral. That original Empty Tomb Rolls recipe inspired this … Read more

Vietnamese fried rice is one of my go-to meals when I want something fast yet satisfying. It’s simple, flexible, and built from pantry staples: day-old rice, shrimp, Chinese sausage (lạp xưởng), and whatever vegetables you have on hand. This version uses shrimp and lap xuong for a touch of sweetness and richness without weighing the … Read more

The first two weeks of January have been a comedy of errors. I broke a filling, my kids shattered my laptop screen, the power charger fried my battery, we had multiple snow days and delays, and I forgot several activities—swim, karate, and cheer. On the bright side, Linc finally potty trained, though not without peeing … Read more

This Glazed Cranberry Orange Bread is exceptionally moist, studded with tart cranberries and bright orange zest, and finished with a simple sweet orange glaze. It’s an ideal choice for holiday breakfasts, afternoon coffee, or homemade gifts. Use fresh or frozen cranberries—both work well—or customize the loaf by adding chopped nuts or dried fruit. If you … Read more

Chocolate Peppermint Bundt – rich dark chocolate bundt cake with a silky cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of crushed peppermint. A festive and flavorful choice for the holidays. This bundt uses a deep, triple-dark cocoa powder right in the batter for an intense chocolate flavor. A touch of peppermint brightens the cake and pairs … Read more