Hey friends❣️ Lunar New Year 2026 falls on February 17th (it's the Year of the Horse.) And while noodle bowls are always on my radar, this is an especially fun time to experiment with them. From pantry friendly Peanut Butter Noodles, to my new favorite Creamy Ramen with Chili Crisp, these cozy bowls are affordable and adaptable, with that irresistible mix of bright flavors and comforting carbs I'm craving this time of year. Noodle Bowls for the New Year Asian extras to make too! How to Make...

Hey friends❣️ Snacking on cookie dough used to be an innocent perk of baking ~ lick the spoon, sneak a bite, no second thoughts. Then came the food-safety wake-up calls. First, raw eggs (Salmonella). Later, and more surprisingly, raw flour, after E. coli outbreaks in the 2000s showed that flour itself can carry harmful bacteria. Home cooks tried heating their own flour, but the FDA has since warned that this isn’t a reliable solution. Only commercially heat-treated flour is considered truly...

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...