Messy adventures in the modern kitchen
Sometimes you just need a cake fast. This simple No-Bake Strawberry Cake is an old favorite from grandma’s kitchen — and once you try it, you’ll see why! All you need is four store-bought ingredients and about 10 minutes to whip up a sweet delight that looks almost as good […]
Feeling hungry but uninspired? Salmon croquettes are easy, delicious, and a good reminder that cooking trendy isn’t always where it’s at.
Marriage doesn’t always last, but the memory of a great dessert never fades. Thirty-five years after their divorce, my dad still talks about my mom’s chocolate brownies with an intense passion (which I think bothers my stepmother just a little bit). In 1969 just before my parents married, my dad […]
This purple cabbage slaw is a take on North Woods Inn’s famous Red Cabbage Salad. You’ll find versions of this recipe everywhere, but it’s about more than ingredients.
Good old russet potato latkes will always have a place at our Hanukkah table, but these sweet potato latkes have a salty-sweet kick that makes the lights of Hanukkah shine brighter for all of us.
Sometimes a smorgasbord of savory snacks is just what you need. These spiced nuts with chipotle and rosemary are a nod to one of our favorite Barefoot Contessa recipes — with a few fun changes.
Some parties you plan for weeks … and others have a predictably unpredictable way of coming together at the last minute. Today was one of those days — with football playoffs all afternoon and the Golden Globes tonight, we needed something delicious, easy and fast. Thank goodness for 5-Minute Spinach […]
If you’ve ever been to a chili cook-off that felt more like a death-match, you know that chefs tend to get territorial about their chili. My friend Mia and I usually get along like rice and beans—yet we still can’t agree on who’s chili is better (mine). Like a lot […]
A hefty serving of pumpkin earns Very Pumpkin Oatmeal its name. While some other recipes treat pumpkin like a garnish, we don’t skimp. One cup of oats to one cup of pumpkin puree makes for a very filling (and delicious!) bowl of porridge. As a matter of taste, “pumpkin” is […]
This hassle-free Breakfast Casserole has been a family favorite for several years running. In our house, the weeks leading up to Christmas are a fun-filled (and very busy!) time. This year, we’ve already prepared 200 tamales for the big day. It’s a wonderful family tradition, but even dedicated family chefs […]
There are many reasons to make goulash. For Papa, it’s a delicious reminder of the country and culture he grew up in. For the kids — well, they just think it’s yummy and fun to say. For me, goulash has a special place in my heart — and stomach. Making […]
I love halvah as much as the next Jewish girl. But those thick blocks of sesame candy are usually packed with sugar. That’s why we were delighted to find this amazing No Bake Salted Tahini Cookie Dough Fudge recipe from Ambitious Kitchen. It uses only 2 tablespoons of maple syrup as a sweetener …