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A Plain and Perfect Coffee Cake Recipe
Coffee cake is one of those retro specialties, an old-school standby from the Mrs. Maisel era. You know, when having a nice, simple, home-baked “something” to serve with coffee was hostessing done right. It didn’t have to decorated to within an inch of its life and Instagram ready.
Chasing Perfect Thanksgiving Turkeys
It’s the season for all those “perfect” roast turkeys in social media feeds, magazines and ads. Your reality may be a little different, but still delicious.
New Project: Best Plant-Based Meals!
Check out my new project: Best Plant-Based Meals Spring/Summer 2019, a special-interest bookazine partnership between Nourish Evolution & AMG/PARADE.
Sip This: Cranberry Rose Cocktail
Packages of fresh cranberries in markets this time of year mean it’s time to make a key ingredient for this seasonal cocktail: the Cranberry Rose.
Stay Sharp: How to Be a Knife Master
A razor-sharp knife is every cook’s BFF. Here’s how to sharpen dull knives and keep those blades sharp, plus bonus tips about the best cutting board, ever.
Ghee: An Old-Is-New Food Trend
Ghee — Indian-style clarified butter — is the latest old-is-new food trend. Sure you can buy it, but ghee is easy and fun to make at home. Here’s how.
Tahini Zucchini Bread with Golden Raisins & Almonds
A bumper crop of summer squash inspired this zucchini bread with tahini, caradmom, almonds and golden raisins.
No, You Don’t Always Need a Recipe
The cooking that makes me happiest happens when I step away from a recipe and improvise with whatever’s on hand, like with this summery pasta.
Give Me Your Tired Lettuce … for a Winning Condiment
Don’t toss that wilted lettuce. Transform it into a stellar condiment! From “The Book of Greens” by Portland, Oregon chef Jenn Louis.
Immunity-Boosting Borscht
This vegan borscht soup is full of antioxidant-rich beets and other vegetables. It will help bolster your immune system to keep you strong through cold season.