This Valentine’s Cookie Cake is a delightful dessert to share on Valentine’s Day. Bake it in a heart-shaped pan or a regular round or square pan and serve frosted or unfrosted. Whichever way you choose, it’s a sweet way to say “I love you.” With Valentine’s Day approaching, we’re baking lots of festive treats. If … Read more

Cranberry salsa is a bright balance of spicy and sweet that appeals to everyone. Quick to make and easy to serve, it’s an ideal holiday appetizer or party snack. A simple, well-made salsa is one of life’s little pleasures. This cranberry version combines tart berries with apple, peppers and fresh herbs for a lively, slightly … Read more

This Stuffed Beef Heart recipe is a hearty, traditional dish inspired by mid-20th century cooking. Beef heart was a common ingredient in many households and adds nutrient-dense variety to your meals. Beef Heart Recipe Beef heart has a mild, beefy flavor and can be enjoyed much like a steak—except it brings the concentrated nutrition of … Read more

If you love red velvet cake, you’ll enjoy these homemade Red Velvet Bars made from scratch without cake mix, finished with a small batch of cream cheese frosting. They’re small-batch sugar cookie bars baked in a loaf pan for easy portioning. Every February I like to share a red velvet recipe. These Red Velvet Bars … Read more

It was the crack of dawn on a bleak Sunday. We were both worn out from a week of worry; my husband was finally sleeping so deeply I kept checking his chest to make sure he was breathing. I couldn’t lie awake any longer, so I slipped out of the bedroom to make him a … Read more

Italian Hot Chocolate – A thick, creamy hot chocolate that’s pure perfection. This homemade version takes about 15 minutes and is delightfully indulgent. Italian Hot Chocolate This Italian hot chocolate is exceptionally rich and velvety — thicker and more decadent than classic hot cocoa. It heats up quickly and comes together with simple pantry ingredients. … Read more

Are you searching for easy DIY Halloween decor ideas for the home? This homemade “BOO” sign is inexpensive, simple, and fun to create from wooden letters. It works perfectly on a front porch, hung on a door like a wreath, or displayed inside on a foyer table or a small wall. I made this Halloween … Read more

This Nutella-stuffed chocolate chip cookie is a single large serving that’s thick, chewy and full of warm, melty Nutella — the ideal indulgent late-night treat. My Nutella-stuffed chocolate chip cookies rank among my favorite cookie recipes. They combine a soft, chewy chocolate chip exterior with a molten center of Nutella that oozes out when you … Read more

These easy skewer recipes are a perfect addition to your summer grilling lineup. Grilled shish kabobs (or kebabs) are especially popular this season, and the recipes collected here offer tasty, crowd-pleasing options. Below you’ll also find a simple trick to help keep wooden skewers from burning while you grill. Easy Skewer Recipes How to Soak … Read more

When cherry pies appear in bakery cases every summer, they vanish quickly. Their popularity inspired me to reimagine that classic flavor as cherry pie cinnamon rolls. These rolls use my reliable bread flour cinnamon roll dough and are a summery, pie-inspired twist—similar to my sweet and tart key lime pie rolls. Soft and gooey, they’re … Read more