These bakery-style chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and thick with irresistibly gooey centers. As a pastry chef who has worked in professional bakeries, I’ve collected the techniques and small adjustments that consistently produce bakery-quality cookies at home. With a few carefully chosen ingredients and the right method, these cookies will rival any bakery treat. … Read more

I’ve gathered 25 of my favorite easy dinners and back-to-school recipes for you today. These are perfect back-to-school dinners or simple weeknight meals when you need something fast, flavorful and satisfying. The lineup includes chicken, vegetarian and beef dishes—most ready in about 30 minutes. Even if you’re not in full back-to-school mode, this time of … Read more

Potato Flatbread pizza with pesto and smoked mozzarella is ideal for anyone who loves comforting, carb-forward dishes. Creamy roasted potato slices meet vibrant pesto and melted smoked mozzarella on a crisp flatbread crust, creating a satisfying combination of textures and smoky, herb-forward flavors. The inspiration behind this recipe: When my husband and I blended our … Read more

Every cook needs a dependable corn salad in their repertoire. This Summer Fresh Grilled Corn Salad is bright, simple, and refreshing—one you’ll want to make again and again. Summer is officially here, and with higher temperatures calling for outdoor cooking, grilling fresh corn is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the season. Sweet summer … Read more

This chocolate tiramisu features layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, a rich chocolate-mascarpone filling, and a generous chocolate whipped cream topping. It’s light, elegant, and an ideal dessert for dinner parties or a simple family meal. Why You’ll Love This This recipe uses store-bought ladyfingers so you can avoid heating the oven and make a quick, impressive … Read more

Tortellini in Brodo is a comforting classic of Italian cooking and one of my favorite dishes. I learned this recipe at family gatherings and refined it in culinary school. Making tortellini by hand takes time, but the delicate pasta filled with a savory mix of pork, prosciutto and mortadella, served in a warm, flavorful broth, … Read more

These mango & chamoy paletas are one of my favorite icy treats for summer. “Paleta” is the Spanish word for popsicle, and I love them because they use simple, natural ingredients. Depending on the flavor, paletas can be a lighter, healthier snack than many store-bought frozen treats. I’ve posted many Mexican recipes that pair something … Read more

Scones With Clotted Cream And Jam Inspired By Ed Kimber By: Margie I was delighted when Ed chose scones as one of his Desert Island Dishes. Scones are the archetypal British tea-time treat: light, tender and with that irresistible melt-in-the-mouth quality that makes them so easy to overindulge in. They have a gentle “oh-go-on” charm … Read more

Certain dishes instantly transport you back to home and childhood. This Chicken and Vegetable Stew is one of those meals for me — a simple, comforting Colombian classic my mother made often. It’s flavorful, satisfying, and quick enough to prepare while you cook a pot of white rice. Chicken and Vegetable Stew Erica Dinho 5 … Read more

There are a few recipes I assumed everyone already knew, like my Rock-Star Guacamole, until a friend reminded me it wasn’t on the blog. So, here is my favorite guacamole recipe. My husband likes lots of additions in his guacamole. Early in our marriage he once made guac that had mushy chunks I couldn’t identify. … Read more