How to Make Dinner Party Food Feel Special—Without Feeling Fussy
A lot of people panic at the thought of a dinner party. It’s easy to spiral: What am I going to make? Is it going to feel fancy enough? Will everyone like it? But with just a few tricks up your sleeve, you can pull off a crowd-pleasing meal that has everyone ooh-ing and ah-ing — and […]
Lemon Olive Oil Cake With Mascarpone Frosting
Olive oil is for sooo much more than savory applications. All cakes need some kind of fat and this deep green super ingredient shines in that role. It makes this cake so moist. The cake flour makes a tender crumb, and the lemon perfectly accentuates the fruity notes of the olive oil. A creamy, subtle […]
Go-to Pizza Dough
This is one of those recipes I’ve made so many times that I’m confident I could do it with my eyes closed. So versatile and reliable, it’s my go-to for all the pizzas in my arsenal. Making pizza dough might seem daunting at first but I promise you it’s all about touch and feel. The […]
Truffled Mushroom & Havarti Crostini
I looooove going out to eat. Ask me my idea of a perfect evening and the answer will always be dinner and drinks out. Admittedly, it’s as much about enjoying the food as it is getting inspired by the food. when I try a dish that truly makes me stop mid-bite and say “damn, this […]
Orange Angel Food Cake with Boozy Strawberries
Eating angel food cake is like eating sweet, billowy, spongy air that you just can’t get enough of. I love turning angel food cake into a strawberry shortcake type of deal with whipped cream and strawberries on top. But, admittedly, I’m a sucker for a boozy dessert so I thought instead of macerating the strawberries […]