It’s that time of year — my updated collection of Instant Pot Thanksgiving recipes is ready! This curated list features pressure cooker Thanksgiving mains, sides, desserts, and helpful extras you can use throughout the holiday season. Many of these recipes are interchangeable for holiday dinners beyond Thanksgiving, and there’s something here for nearly every taste. … Read more
Apple mousse cake — Pomme d’Eve (Eve’s apple) — is a refined, multi-layered dessert that pairs sauteed caramelized apples with green apple mousse, caramel mousse and a thin chocolate sponge. Its combination of textures and balanced sweetness makes it a delightful choice for apple lovers. I’m an “an-apple-a-day” kind of person and I love testing … Read more
This quick Sonoma chicken salad is creamy, crunchy, sweet, and deeply satisfying. Made with shredded chicken, red grapes, celery, red onion, and pecans, it packs big flavor with almost no effort. Serve it over greens, in a sandwich or croissant, or with crackers and fresh vegetables for an easy, versatile lunch you can prep ahead. … Read more
Snickerdoodle Crazy Cake (also called Wacky Cake) is a Depression-era quick cake that requires no eggs, milk, or butter — and you can mix it right in the baking pan. Made from simple pantry staples, this moist, tender cake captures the warm cinnamon-and-sugar flavors of classic snickerdoodle cookies. Adapted from the original viral Snickerdoodle Crazy … Read more
I’ve always loved baked pasta—warm, comforting, and deeply satisfying. This version begins with a classic béchamel that’s enriched with cheese to form a silky, flavorful sauce. Crispy bacon and tender cauliflower add savory depth, and a crunchy, cheesy topping gives the casserole a delightful contrast: creamy pasta beneath a golden crust. Some people worry baked … Read more
I love peameal bacon. When I’m out for breakfast and the server asks if I want bacon, sausage, ham or peameal, I almost always pick peameal. Its flavor is excellent, and because it’s made from a lean pork loin it’s a lighter option than traditional streaky bacon. Thin slices are fantastic on Eggs Benedict — … Read more
Our easy kolache recipe produces a soft, tender dough that’s ideal for holding a warm apple filling. These Apple Kolaches feature a cinnamon- and brown sugar–spiced apple filling tucked into pillowy kolache dough. They’re simple to make at home yet taste like they’re from a bakery. This recipe yields 28 rolls, making it perfect for brunch or a company breakfast.
Wedding cakes are meant to be a memorable dessert for one of the most important days in a couple’s life. Couples often spend hours sampling cakes, frostings, and fillings to find the perfect flavor combination, and then invest additional time deciding on a design. While classic tiered cakes remain a favorite, many couples now favor … Read more
This Summer Arugula, Feta, and Blueberry Salad is a bright, balanced mix of flavors: juicy blueberries, salty feta, peppery arugula, and crunchy candied pecans, all finished with a light lemon-balsamic vinaigrette. Meet My New Favorite Salad – Arugula, Feta, And Blueberry Recently I joined a Foodie Book Club that combines two of my favorite things: … Read more
Step one in turning a dorm into a comfortable home: recruit a parent who has an eye for decorating. My mom has helped decorate my room each year of college, and my dad is the go-to for move-in tasks like hanging frames, assembling the futon, and the heavy lifting. Welcome to my room! (All of … Read more