This Italian Penicillin soup is a warm pastina soup brightened with lemon and fresh herbs. The broth is blended until silky, making each spoonful soothing and nourishing—ideal for sick days or cold evenings. Vegetarian-friendly and easy to adapt, this simple recipe is comfort food at its best. Why you’ll love this healing Italian soup! Nicknamed … Read more

This Vietnamese shrimp toast is an appetizer that always disappears fast. It begins with thin slices of banh mi–style baguette topped with a creamy shrimp-and-cheese mixture, then baked until golden and bubbly. The edges crisp, the topping stays rich and savory, and each bite feels indulgent without being heavy. I’ve made this many times for … Read more

These dark chocolate chunk molasses oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with deep caramel and toffee notes. If you think oatmeal cookies are bland, this recipe will change your mind. It blends elements from chewy oatmeal chocolate chip and classic oatmeal raisin cookies to create a hybrid that bakes up with caramelized edges, tender … Read more

Looking for Thanksgiving recipe ideas? Below are my favorite quick, easy, and wholesome appetizers, sides, and desserts to inspire your holiday menu. Enjoy! ~ ~ ~ Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes ~ ~ ~ Lemon Garlic String Beans ~ ~ ~ Maple Cinnamon Roasted Veggies ~ ~ ~ Sweet Potato Whole Wheat Bread Pudding (Can also … Read more

Nothing says Thanksgiving like pumpkin pie—especially a gluten-free pumpkin pie! At least, that’s my husband’s opinion. I didn’t grow up eating pumpkin pie, so I didn’t know what I’d been missing. After tasting it at my mother-in-law’s, I was hooked. For the past four years I worked to perfect a dairy-free and gluten-free pumpkin pie. … Read more

This Sour Cream Pesto Dip with Prosciutto Dippers is a crowd-pleaser. Bright homemade pesto is folded into sour cream, and served alongside mustard, Parmesan and prosciutto puff pastry twists — perfect for parties. I’ve loved this dip for years. It began when Nathan and I were living with his family in Edinburgh and discovered how … Read more

When dinner starts costing more than rent per bite, it’s time to rethink dinner. This collection of 19 budget-friendly meals shows that inexpensive doesn’t have to mean dull or uninspired. These recipes transform affordable pantry staples into satisfying dinners that make leftovers feel like a bonus. You may find yourself wondering why your last grocery … Read more

Nothing evokes autumn like the cozy, warming scent of spiced apple cider simmering on the stove. This Crock Pot Spiced Apple Cider is an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or a quiet night in with a blanket and a book. It combines fresh apples with warming spices to produce a subtly sweet, … Read more

From oatmeal and doughnuts to egg rolls and grilled cheese, and even an apple pie smoothie, there’s something for everyone in this mouthwatering roundup. I love apple pie, and at this time of year the apples are at their best—sweet, crisp, and abundant. It’s the ideal season to indulge in those warm, cinnamon-scented flavors we … Read more

This chilled salmon quinoa salad is a protein-rich, refreshing meal that works perfectly for lunch or dinner. Light yet satisfying, it keeps you full for hours. After baking the salmon, the salad comes together in about 30 minutes. It’s ideal for batch cooking and meal prep, and easy to customize so you won’t get bored. … Read more