Italian Stuffed Zucchini
Zucchini is a beautiful summer squash. On its own, it isn’t the most flavorful, but it is such a spectacular vehicle to take on so many wonderful flavors. This stuffed zucchini is one of my favorite preparations. A meaty, cheesy, herby, crunchy filling sits atop hollowed out veggie boats (or is it technically a fruit?). […]
Billionaire Peanut Butter Bars
Any time I try a recipe I immediately start trying to pick apart the ingredients and find ways to make it my own. My mother-in-law brought over these peanut butter fudge bars with a nice thick layer of chocolate on top. I thought ‘sure I’ll try a nibble’ , then I walked into the next room. […]
Storebought, But Make it Elevated
Yes—I am one of those home cooks who prefers most things homemade (that can be annoying, I know). But I swear, I’m by no means anti-storebought. If I had all the time in the world, I would have a pot of homemade chicken stock simmering away on the stove each week and my house would […]
Why I Cook The Way I Do
I’ve seen so many home cooks put together a casual meal and completely obsess over getting a recipe’s instructions perfectly exact. Reading, re-reading, measuring precisely—never tasting along the way—only for the finished dish to come together and taste…well, I’ll be honest…bland. As an observer, the whole ordeal just looked laborious, stressful and anything but enjoyable. […]
Summer Berry Salad
Salads are better assembled than measured. This salad is summary and so nicely balanced. Crisp greens meet creamy feta, sweet in-season berries and salty bacon, all topped with a flavorful poppyseed-honey mustard dressing. It’s colorful, hearty, and entirely open to interpretation. Think of these ingredients as a starting point, then build your salad with the […]