After a Year of Baking, the Vegan Christmas Cookie Lineup for 2023 Is Decided! Choosing which cookies stay and which ones get cut is never easy, but after a year of testing and tasting, this is my definitive Vegan Christmas Cookie lineup for 2023. A couple of surprise picks this year Lemon Blondies and Black … Read more

Crispy on the outside and tender and sweet on the inside, these baked sweet potato fries are irresistible. Perfect as a snack or served alongside a burger, they’re an easy crowd-pleaser. If you’re a fries lover, these baked sweet potato fries will win you over. Many versions are soggy or heavily seasoned with flavors that … Read more

Delicious ham, green pepper and onion omelette topped with cheddar cheese and sandwiched between two slices of toasted bread. Western sandwiches are a simple, satisfying choice for breakfast, brunch, or a quick lunch. I grew up on western sandwiches whenever we had leftover ham. For me they’re comfort food — unfussy, quick to make, and … Read more

This Ground Beef Stroganoff is an easy, weeknight-friendly spin on the classic: tender mushrooms, a savory beef sauce, and a tangy finish of sour cream. Extra-wide egg noodles cook right in the pan with the beef and sauce for a comforting, one-pan dinner ready in about 30 minutes. Before You Start Cooking Ground Beef: Ground … Read more

Coffee Talk #3: a chance to catch up on the little things in life. 🙂 June 2018. Good morning! Sometimes I don’t know whether to say “good morning”, “good afternoon”, or “good night,” so I tend to match my greeting to wherever you are. 😉 Time for another chat—grab a cup of coffee and a … Read more

I had a challenging class this week. I expected to be making concave and convex shapes, but I was placed in the group working with masks. I hadn’t brought a mask and hadn’t prepared for this, yet I started in good spirits. From the available options I picked a small bunny mask. The Mold: Cute … Read more

Inspired by the soft, versatile flatbreads found across the Nordic region, these Soft Whole Wheat Rye Flatbreads with Scallions are hearty, tender and very adaptable. They pair beautifully with soups and stews, are excellent for dipping into hummus or sauces, and make a quick, satisfying wrap or sandwich base. These flatbreads are made entirely with … Read more

These puff pastry cinnamon twists are simple to make and rival the flaky, buttery pastries from any bakery. With a soft, layered interior and crisp, cinnamon-scented outer layers, they’re ideal for breakfast, brunch, or alongside a cup of coffee. Sweet recipes using store-bought puff pastry are convenient and fast because you skip the lengthy pastry-making … Read more

This easy white chocolate raspberry mousse is an elegant, gold-accented dessert perfect for New Year’s Eve. This dessert looks special, but it’s simple to prepare at home. If you’re worried about the gold-dusted raspberries, the shimmering rims, or the light, fluffy mousse inside the glass, don’t be. I’ll walk you through how easy it is … Read more

Is summer really ending already? I love the season for its abundance of fresh produce. While I’m excited to make sourdough apple pie, pumpkin bars and soups with sourdough cornbread, I’m not ready to let go of my farm-fresh tomatoes. That’s where Southern Tomato Pie with Sourdough Pie Crust comes in. With a couple weeks … Read more