The Only Tomato Soup You’ll Want
My ultimate comfort meal would easily be grilled cheese and tomato soup. I grew up on canned tomato soup and basic grilled cheese made with that melty processed cheese, which admittedly, is still delicious. But these days, this meal looks a little different. You won’t find canned tomato soup in my house, instead you’ll find […]
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 lemon […]
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 […]