There’s nothing like a pot of soup slowly simmering on the stovetop, its aroma filling the house, announcing something comforting is underway. What sets this Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup apart begins with the most essential element of any great soup: the stock. Instead of […]
A buttery, brioche-style fried donut, these orange cardamom donuts are rich but not overly sweet, scented with citrus zest and warm spice, and finished with a simple glaze that ties everything together. Every once in a while, my body craves a big, rich, buttery, fried […]
A dish of contrasts: hot and cool, spicy and creamy, this harissa roasted tomatoes with yogurt is simple to put together and looks great on any dinner table. This is a dish I always go back to for a quick dinner (usually sans harissa) or […]
Hearty, cozy, and practical, this sausage and white bean soup is a one-pot dinner that feels just right for a weeknight. It starts with the sausage: cooked and browned, leaving the bottom of the pan full of flavorful bits before it’s removed. Then, a sort […]
Browned butter sweet potatoes, fried eggs, and green tahini come together in this cozy, filling, and nutritious breakfast bowl. There are breakfasts that are purely functional, just something you eat standing at the counter as the coffee brews. And then there are breakfasts that are […]
Built entirely on cozy flavors, this squash butter yogurt bowl might be the cure for seasonal depression. It all started with too many squashes in my kitchen and a determination not to let them go to waste. One day they became butter; the next, they […]
Crispy, juicy chicken wings tossed in garlic butter and Parmesan, served alongside baked baby potatoes, make this simple dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend at home. Picture this: a snowstorm is tormenting the city, and you’re stuck inside. What do you […]
This spiced vanilla custard tart is inspired by classic crèmeux-style desserts: rich, creamy, and indulgent. Warm spices give it an eggnog-adjacent feel without tipping into novelty, while the cocoa crust and caramel add depth and bitter notes that keep it from being too sweet. This […]
Take a cauliflower head, rub it with butter, roast until tender but crisp, then plop it onto a bed of tangy crème fraîche. Sounds like dinner? Let’s talk about it. There’s something so simple and satisfying about a whole roasted cauliflower head: crispy at the […]
Meet Maple Brown Butter Squash Butter: apple and pumpkin butter’s cozy, autumnal cousin. Smooth, glossy, spiced, and spreadable – and far more versatile than it sounds. This will be your new favorite condiment. You’ll be putting it on everything. Trust me! Sometimes you end up […]
These braised chicken thighs with hearts of palm and corn are a light, cozy dish, perfect for a winter night in. Made entirely in one pot and easy to prepare ahead of time, aside from a brief bit of prep, most of the cooking happens […]
Roasted beets are charred until their edges blister in this vibrant dish, which leans savory and smoky, balanced by a cool tahini yogurt bed and finished with crisp shallots for crunch. Charred Beets with Tahini Yogurt & Crispy Shallots is more than a salad, it’s […]
Cherry tomatoes are burst, then slowly simmered in a deeply aromatic vegetable broth that’s finished with chewy, nutty pearl couscous, making this one-pot Burst Tomato Soup with Pearl Couscous a nourishing, hearty meal for cold winter days. The secret to this delicious and nourishing Burst […]
This homemade chili crisp recipe is the condiment you’ll be spooning over everything, from your morning eggs to your baked potatoes. Endlessly customizable, it can easily be adapted into your favorite version. I don’t know about you, but I see chili crisp everywhere these days. […]
A small collection of things to read, watch, cook, and enjoy this weekend. Inspired by the ladies over at A Cup of Jo, I thought of ending the work week and welcoming the weekend with a little dispatch from my brain: a short roundup of […]