Jump to Recipe ↓ The Lemon Ginger Cheesecake That Actually Loves You Back I have a major weakness for a thick, New York-style cheesecake, but my stomach doesn’t always agree. Standard cheesecake is essentially a giant block of heavy cream cheese and refined sugar sitting on a foundation of processed graham crackers. It tastes amazing … Read more
Jump to Recipe ↓ One rainy Sunday, I wanted an appetizer my friends could scoop up while we caught up around the kitchen table. I pulled spinach and artichoke hearts from the fridge and pantry, mixed them with a few creamy ingredients, and baked everything until the top was golden and bubbling. Since then, this … Read more
Jump to Recipe ↓ The first time I brushed maple syrup and Dijon mustard onto salmon, I was trying to use up the last spoonfuls in two jars. The glaze turned out sweet, tangy, and just right with the fish. Now I make this sheet-pan dinner with roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts when I … Read more
Jump to Recipe ↓ One Monday after a busy weekend, I opened the fridge to leftover chicken, a crisp apple, and a few odds and ends I wanted to use up. I chopped everything into a bowl with dried cranberries and toasted pecans, then stirred it together with a creamy Dijon dressing. That quick lunch … Read more
Jump to Recipe ↓ When I plan a Sunday brunch, I like having one savory dish ready to slice while the coffee is brewing. This spinach mushroom quiche is the kind I set in the middle of the table: a flaky crust filled with tender mushrooms, spinach, eggs, and Gruyère. The mushrooms bring a deep, … Read more
Jump to Recipe ↓ On a chilly Saturday morning, I want breakfast to be hearty without turning the kitchen into a stack of dirty pans. This sweet potato breakfast hash is the kind of skillet I make when I want something savory and cozy: browned sweet potatoes, breakfast sausage, peppers, and spinach, with eggs cooked … Read more
Jump to Recipe ↓ Last fall, I came home from an orchard with a jug of freshapple cider donut cake and wanted to bake something that tasted like the cinnamon-sugar donuts from the farm stand. I made this cake instead: tender, warmly spiced, and covered in a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating. It gives me those familiar … Read more
Jump to Recipe ↓ At a neighbor’s fall game night, the little puff pastry bites disappeared before the first quarter ended. I remember the mix of buttery pastry, warm cheese, and tart cranberry sauce; they were easy to pick up, but special enough for a holiday table. That’s the idea behind these cranberry Brie bites: … Read more
Jump to Recipe ↓ After a cold evening walk, I wanted something warm for dinner that wouldn’t keep me in the kitchen all night. I pulled out a pot, shredded some chicken, and added white beans, green chiles, and broth. By the time the chili was ready, the kitchen smelled like garlic and cumin, and … Read more
Jump to Recipe ↓ My aunt had a way of making this roasted butternut squash soup feel like the best part of a chilly afternoon. I remember the smell of roasted squash and warm bread filling the kitchen while she set out little bowls of toppings. This butternut squash soup brings back that cozy feeling: … Read more