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 […]
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 […]
Meet the side dish that converts every Brussels sprouts skeptic: crispy Brussels sprouts tossed with pancetta and golden Parmesan breadcrumbs. Because it’s about time for a Brussels sprouts rebrand. Let’s be honest – Brussels sprouts have an image problem. The poor little things have been […]
This ambitious dessert comes from the mind of someone who wants to have everything all at once — and somehow makes it work. Despite its many layers, every element has a purpose: the warmth of pumpkin pie, the tang of cheesecake, the sweetness of toasted […]
Pumpkin for fall. Groundbreaking. I know. But listen, this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Cake is fall on overdrive. It’s October on a hayride getting drunk on apple cider. Buckle up. This pumpkin cake is what happens when a spiced loaf meets a cheesecake and decides […]
This pumpkin mac and cheese is creamy but not heavy, rich but not cloying, and full of seasonal flavor that makes fall evenings extra cozy. It’s a foolproof crowd-pleaser, perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday sides, or even a solo indulgent treat. There’s something about October […]
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the fruits and vegetables in season in October, plus tips on how to use them in your kitchen this month. Ah, dear October, I wasn’t expecting you so soon. I‘m always surprised by how quickly you arrive, ruffling […]
Some desserts are not about perfect layers or over-the-top presentations. They’re like the equivalent of tousled hair and linen dresses, charming in their imperfection and somehow all the more beautiful for it. That’s how I see this rustic plum galette: unfussy, undemanding, but the loveliest […]
Dear reader, how are you!? How’s it hanging? It’s beginning to look A LOT like Christmas, my favorite time of year and you bet I’m busy baking cookies and watching Elf on repeat. After throwing out my back and having an awful week as a […]
This Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Burrata is a wonderful, cozy dinner idea for a chilly Fall evening. Perfect for those times when you’re craving Italian food, carbs and comfort – which is pretty much every night if you’re me. It’s getting chilly and […]
I know what you’re thinking. Pumpkin pancakes for fall. Groundbreaking. But allow me to be cheugy and cliche for a second. You can’t escape certain cliches, but like me, you can fully embrace certain cliches like Meg Ryan Fall. It brings me joy. Give me […]
Snacks! My favorite word, snacks. It just rolls off the tongue. Snacks. How boring would life be without snacks. How long a day would be without a snack intermission. What a lovely disturbance, what a welcoming disruption of your daily routine. Now, how can we […]
There are a few homemade recipes that can’t be beat. When Fall rolls around and the days start getting dark, I start craving certain foods. A spiced fruit cobbler is right up on the list. I’m a big fan of drop biscuit cobblers and always […]
Nothing says Fall like a big bowl of steaming carbs. Comfort food is, after all, just another name for carbs. And a chilly Fall evening is just an invitation for comfort food. And who’s complaining? Not me! This Pasta and Chickpea soup, a take on […]
I made these cookies a few weeks ago, back when fall was in full swing. Fast forward to now, when everyone’s busy baking gingerbread cookies, I thought, well, better late than never. It’s still pumpkin season after all, and the recipe does call for ginger, […]