Have you ever tried shredded Brussels sprouts stuffed into portobellos? I hadn’t until last night — and wow, it was delicious. I was brainstorming with a friend about alternatives to the usual stuffing ingredients — onion, celery, garlic, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, crumbs — and she mentioned she was making Brussels sprouts for dinner. That’s when … Read more

This dairy-free everything bagel spiced ranch dressing uses a handful of simple ingredients you likely already have in your fridge and pantry. Ready in about 5 minutes, it’s perfect for dipping vegetables or dressing a salad — a delicious, lighter alternative to traditional ranch. The aptly named theme of today’s post could be: You can … Read more

Bold and flavorful Chicken Tinga features tender shredded chicken simmered in a homemade chipotle sauce. This Mexican-style chicken is ideal for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, gorditas, and more. Why I Love This Chicken Tinga Flavorful: A smoky chipotle sauce made with fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and classic Mexican seasonings gives the dish deep, layered flavor. … Read more

What if your favorite chocolate chip cookie had a grown-up twist? These rum chocolate chip cookies bring a smooth, warm rum note to a classic cookie, creating a complex, comforting flavor that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly new. These cookies keep the familiar chewy texture and melty chocolate of a classic chocolate chip cookie, but add … Read more

Roasted honeynut squash seeds are simple to prepare and make a tasty, customizable snack. The seeds roast evenly in the oven and take well to a variety of seasonings, from simple sea salt to bold spices. Honeynut squash is a compact, flavorful winter squash. Its small size makes it easy to handle and perfect when … Read more

For cinnamon roll and cookie lovers! These cookies combine a tender sugar cookie dough swirled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling and finished with a simple two-ingredient icing. They strike the perfect balance of soft and chewy with a lightly crisp edge—warm, cozy, and irresistible. These treats are exactly what they sound like: all the flavor … Read more

Easy peppermint filled cookies made at home with simple ingredients. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these chocolate sugar cookies are stuffed with a peppermint patty and make a festive addition to your holiday baking. I decided to try stuffed chocolate sugar cookies because they’ve become so popular. After making them I understood the … Read more

A baked pasta is one of the most versatile dishes you can bring to the table — great for potlucks, a meal to drop off for a friend, or feeding a group after a winter hike. It serves many, mostly cooks itself in the oven, and often tastes even better the next day. I’ve made … Read more

Last weekend I spotted a Guardian recipe for a banana cake made primarily from banana peels — an inventive take on reducing food waste. Over the years I’ve baked countless loaves of banana bread and usually freeze overripe bananas whole, then thaw them in a bowl when it’s time to bake. If I’m short on … Read more