These Cran-Pistachio Cookies are unlike any cookie I’ve made before — red and green, they’re ideal for a Christmas cookie plate. CRAN-PISTACHIO COOKIES These cookies are simple to make and scale well — you can easily prepare seven to eight dozen for a cookie exchange. I managed to complicate this one by accident: I bought … Read more

Breakfast Pizzas are an effortless and fun weekend treat. Using refrigerated pizza dough keeps things simple, while allowing you to top each mini pizza with your favorite ingredients. Our go-to combo is sausage, bacon, a soft-baked egg, green onion, and plenty of cheese. Invite friends for a casual brunch and let everyone build their own. … Read more

Enjoy these thick, chewy chocolate chip cookies without brown sugar. This simple recipe yields bakery-style cookies in about 15 minutes with no chilling required — a perfect last-minute dessert. Update: I first shared this recipe in June 2022. I’ve added extra step-by-step photos and practical tips to make it even easier to bake these cookies … Read more

This Apple Pie Style Chocolate Taco is a fun, indulgent dessert that combines classic apple pie flavors with a rich chocolate shell. It’s quick to prepare, visually impressive, and perfect for family nights, parties, or a creative twist on Mexican-themed meals. Apple Pie Style Chocolate Taco Making these chocolate tacos is an entertaining kitchen project … Read more

This vegan chocolate tart is a real showstopper. Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, it’s made with just six simple ingredients and takes under 10 minutes of hands-on time to prepare. The result is rich, creamy and decadently chocolatey — a no-bake dessert that looks impressive but is incredibly easy to make. Recipe Difficulty – Very Easy! … Read more

This Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup is made from simple, fresh ingredients—carrots, onions, potatoes, and ginger—and comes together in a single pot. It’s one of my go-to comfort soups when I’m under the weather. Quick to prepare and easy to adapt, this soup is popular with both kids and adults. I love velvety blended soups. While … Read more

Sous vide cooking has grown beyond high-end restaurant kitchens and become a popular, accessible method for home cooks. It makes it easy to prepare perfectly cooked meals with minimal hands-on time and consistent results. If you’re considering trying sous vide, the initial cost can feel like a barrier. In addition to a sous vide machine, … Read more

Four ingredients, a crockpot, and five minutes are all you need to make this simple and delicious Crockpot Rotel Dip—perfect for game day or any party. I first tried this Rotel dip in the summer of 1999 at a friend’s house after swimming. If a few teenagers could pull this together as a quick snack, … Read more

I love a good steak, but street tacos rank near the top of my list. I usually order chicken or pork because steak tacos can be chewy — until I discovered this flank steak taco method. Marinated overnight and finished with a quick high-heat sear after a gentle smoke, these tacos are juicy, tender, and … Read more

These smoked chicken leg quarters are tender, moist, and juicy. They’re seasoned with a simple but flavorful dry rub. Chicken leg quarters are one of the easiest cuts to smoke. They’re large and satisfying—usually one quarter per person is plenty—so they’re ideal for feeding a crowd without fussing over many small pieces like wings. This … Read more