Smoked Old Fashioned Recipe If you love a classic bourbon old fashioned but want that cozy, campfire twist, this Smoked Old Fashioned Recipe gives you bar-style drama, a gorgeous smoked cocktail presentation, and rich flavor—without leaving your kitchen. I’ve been making old fashioneds since the late ‘90s (back when “craft cocktail recipe” wasn’t even a …
Smashed Broccoli Recipe If you’ve been looking for a veggie side that’s crispy, cheesy, and genuinely fun to eat, this Smashed Broccoli Recipe is about to become your new weeknight favorite. Broccoli gets par-boiled, flattened, and roasted until the edges are crackly and browned, then finished with buttery garlic and a shower of Parmesan. It’s …
Shaved Brussel Sprouts Recipe (Crispy, Garlicky, and Ready in 20 Minutes) If you’re looking for a fast, healthy, and seriously flavorful side dish, this Shaved Brussel Sprouts Recipe is about to become your new weeknight (and holiday!) favorite—crispy edges, tender centers, bright lemon, and plenty of Parmesan in every bite. I’ve been cooking Brussels sprouts …
Serrano Pepper Recipe (My Go-To Zesty Serrano Pepper Sauce & Salsa) If you’ve been craving a bright, spicy, better-than-restaurant serrano pepper recipe that works as a sauce, salsa, dip, and marinade all in one, you’re in exactly the right kitchen with me today. I’m a 50-year-old home cook in the U.S. who grew up with …
Same Day Sourdough Bread Recipe (No Overnight Wait!) If you’ve been craving a crusty, rustic loaf but don’t want to wait 24 hours, this Same Day Sourdough Bread Recipe brings you chewy, tangy, artisan-style bread… by dinner time. I know that sounds a little magical, but stick with me. This same day sourdough, made with …
Royal Icing Recipe Without Meringue Powder (Shiny, Smooth & Perfect for Cookies) If you’ve been hunting for a Royal Icing Recipe Without Meringue Powder that’s glossy, pipeable, and dries hard enough for cookie decorating—pull up a chair, friend. This is the classic egg white royal icing I’ve been using in my kitchen for decades, and …
Royal Icing Recipe With Meringue Powder If you’ve been hunting for a reliable, glossy, and easy Royal Icing Recipe With Meringue Powder that actually behaves on your cookies, you’ve just found your new kitchen workhorse. This royal icing is egg-free, safe for kids, perfect for cookie decorating, and flexible enough for stiff piping, flood consistency, …
Recipe With Greek Yogurt: My Go-To High-Protein Breakfast (or Dessert!) Bowl If you’ve been hunting for a simple, healthy Recipe With Greek Yogurt that works as breakfast, snack, or dessert, this creamy, customizable yogurt bowl is about to become your new routine favorite. I’ve been making some version of this Greek yogurt bowl since my …
Recipe With Cherry Tomatoes (That Works for Busy Weeknights and Lazy Weekends) If you’ve been staring at a bowl of cherry tomatoes on your counter wondering what to do with them, this is the recipe with cherry tomatoes you’re going to make on repeat: a bright, garlicky roasted cherry tomato and basil pasta with creamy …
Recipe For Smoking: A Beginner-Friendly Guide to Amazing Backyard Barbecue If you’ve been craving that deep, smoky barbecue flavor at home but feel a little intimidated by smokers and wood chips, this recipe for smoking meat low and slow will walk you through everything—step-by-step, in plain English. I’m a 50-year-old mom, grandma, and devoted backyard …
