Comforting and delicious, these Easy Baked Polenta Cups, which feature a thick layer of polenta mounded with rich cheese, chopped vegetables and diced meats, make a perfect dinner bar meal.
Since my kids don’t like tomatoes, I typically avoid dishes that feature them prominently. Unfortunately, this means that I pass over some of my favorite recipes when I’m making dinner….
Tender, flaky cream cheese pastry provides the perfect vehicle for apricot jam and sweet almond filling in these Apricot-Almond Rugelach.
My dad planted a Blenheim apricot tree in his yard a few years ago, but until last Spring, it only ever managed to produce a handful of apricots each year….
Sweet and tart with a hint-of-vanilla, this cool, refreshing Single-Serving Vanilla Lemonade is ready in minutes.
This summer, my daughter Tessa got in the habit of mixing up a big pitcher of fresh lemonade for our family at least once a week. …
With crisp, crunchy exteriors and gooey, soft centers, these Chocolate Meringue Cookies deliver rich chocolate flavor with an impossibly light and airy texture.
I used to shy away from recipes that involved separating eggs to incorporate just the yolks or whites. Now I see these kinds of recipes as opportunities….
Rich, buttery, and pillowy-soft, these Apple Cider Pull-Apart Rolls make a satisfying addition to any dinner spread. They’re perfect for sliders, too!
We only lived in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island for five years, but we forged deep friendships during our time there….
Decadent Cinnamon Cocoa Nib Brittle Ice Cream combines spicy, flavorful cinnamon ice cream with crunchy, cocoa nib-studded brittle.
My daughter Eliza has long had a love affair with cinnamon. A few years ago, she even asked for cinnamon sticks for Christmas so she’d have her own stash. …
Spicy gingerbread cookie crusts provide a bold, flavorful backdrop for sweet caramel and rich, smooth ganache in these Mini Salted Caramel Chocolate Tarts.
In these days of social distancing, we’ve missed entertaining friends and family members. We’re lucky enough to have a small backyard, so we’ve figured out a way to have occasional dinner parties outside that feel safe and responsible….
With cocoa nibs, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips, this Bittersweet Chocolate and Cherry Granola delivers deep chocolate flavor with bursts of tart cherry sweetness. Since it’s mostly oats, we’re calling it breakfast!
I‘m slow to wake up in the morning, so I love breakfast that doesn’t require much thinking. It’s enough for me to grab a bowl, scoop in some yogurt, and top it with granola. …
