Hey friends❣️ Cold enough for ya? When I’m hunkered down for a chilly weekend I usually bake, but this time I changed things up and made yogurt instead. This is the high-protein homemade yogurt I learned to make in my very first restaurant job, and I’ve been making it ever since. Even if you don’t think you love yogurt, give this a try ~ it’s creamy and mild, not sharp or harsh, and naturally high in protein. And then there’s the viral 2-Ingredient Japanese “Cheesecake” ~ one of the rare...
1 day ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ I've got a fun one for you today, this tender pound cake is easy to whip up and it's such a thrill to cut open a blood orange. A couple of tablespoons of that antioxidant rich juice makes the prettiest glaze ever. Blood Orange Pound Cake If you're in a pound cake mood, I have lots more pound cakes, simple loaf cakes, and quick breads on the site. They’re the kind of recipes you can make without much planning and I can usually count on having the ingredients on hand. what you're...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ I just had a “milestone” birthday and, naturally, all the cliché thoughts came rushing in… where’s my life going, what's next, what have I accomplished? One thing I can say without much soul-searching is that I’ve mastered the art of shortbread 🙂 I’ve created so many shortbread recipes over the years that I’m starting to circle back and revisit them. When I do, I re-test, tweak where needed, and give them a fresh set of (always delicious) new photos. Turkish Coffee Shortbread...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ Good morning! Today I’m sharing a little bit of my personal health story with you. Like many of us, I take a statin to keep my cholesterol in check. I tolerate it well and don’t have any side effects, so it’s just been one of those background things in my life for years. About a year ago, I made a simple, delicious change: I started eating salmon two to three times a week. It wasn’t a hard sell ~ I adore it, and so does my whole family. At my most recent checkup, my lipid panel...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ The British really do cozy better than just about anyone ~ from afternoon tea with scones and clotted cream to simple cakes, shortbread, puddings, and savory pies. We owe them a big thanks, because so many “classic” foods we love here in the U.S. trace their roots back to British kitchens. British Recipes You Need to Know My love affair with British food started after college, when my husband and I lived in a small flat just outside London and got to know the cuisine through...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ Full disclosure, I'm not a sports fan. As they say, I just come for the food :) But I know many of you guys are super fans, so today I'm sharing some game day worthy snacks I know you'll love. If you're a seasoned baker, a newbie, or just yeast-curious, these soft pretzel bites are a great weekend project: just whip up the dough tonight after work and bake them tomorrow. What a way to start your saturday! Homemade Soft Pretzel Nuggets What I love about Game Day food is that it's...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ Pucker up, it’s time for my annual lemon-palooza 🍋 (the sweet edition.)Because hey ~ seasonal baking doesn’t stop just because there’s a little snow on the ground. Right now markets are flooded with the best lemons of the year, so it’s the perfect moment to bake something bright and sunny. Lemon Desserts ~ My ULTIMATE Guide With tips and tricks for getting the zingiest lemon flavor ~ plus lots of my best lemon dessert recipes all in one spot. Should you be using lemon extract or...
11 days ago • 1 min read
knead Hey friends❣️ Good morning, happy Monday! I know I should be doing all my weekly meal planning on Sunday, but it just doesn’t happen ~ so I wake up Monday morning obsessed with what we’re going to eat. Here are five ideas for the week ahead: ⭐ Roast chicken with lemon and herbs is probably the easiest meal you'll make all winter. Throw it in the oven and forget about it. While you're at it, cut a bunch of yellow potatoes into wedges and throw them in too. Yum. Leftovers? Make soup or...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ Even though I don’t drink it, I use bourbon as a flavor enhancer in so many recipes that I always keep a small bottle on hand ~ it adds warmth, depth, and that little something you can’t quite put your finger on. I recently re-visited and re-tested my Bourbon Banana Bread and was reminded about how powerful a hint of bourbon can be. I use a drop in the batter and in the glaze ~ it's wonderful! Bourbon definitely has an affinity for bananas (Warm Banana Pudding Cake), but it also...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hey friends❣️ Winter can be long, but it’s the perfect opportunity to do a little traveling…in your own kitchen. Japanese Recipes You Need to Know From healthy classics like sushi and miso soup to cozy dumplings and katsu curry, this collection of Japanese recipes brings fresh, vibrant flavors straight to your kitchen. With the Lunar New Year coming up nest month, it’s a perfect time to explore this cuisine ~ light, clean, and deeply comforting in a way many of us are craving right now. If...
16 days ago • 1 min read