Mint, chocolate, and bark are words that evoke the Christmas season, and combined they create a simple, indulgent holiday treat. This thinner, easier-to-make version of chocolate bark doesn’t require precision—just a few helpers and hungry hands to lick the bowl. With only three ingredients, it comes together quickly and makes a festive addition to any … Read more

Say hello to some of the best cookies and cream cookies you’ll ever taste: Gluten-Free Levain Style Cookies and Cream Cookies. These oversized cookies are indulgent yet straightforward to make. A blend of butter, cream cheese, and whole milk powder yields a soft, creamy crumb, while chopped gluten-free Oreos plus a mix of dark and … Read more

Soft, crumbly, tangy and lightly crunchy, these Lemon Poppy Seed Shortbread Cookies are easy to make and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. The buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture combined with bright lemon and crunchy poppy seeds makes them a lovely snack any time of day. Why we love this recipe These lemon shortbread cookies … Read more

This post contains no affiliate links. The products mentioned are items I use and love and think you will too. Last weekend the temperature in Indiana finally hit 80°F, and ice cream was the first thing on my mind. No-churn ice cream is unbelievably simple and delicious. You don’t need an ice cream maker, and … Read more

Baked Thai Peanut Chicken Wings will have guests at your next tailgate licking their fingers and asking for more. I created this recipe for my client, Gourmet Garden, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Lately I’ve been making chicken wings all the time — they’re irresistible and instantly make any … Read more

Add a dash of Christmas magic to your holiday spread with these Holly Jolly Jello Shots. Bright red raspberry, creamy white, and zesty lime layers are infused with vodka for a festive grown-up treat that’s as pretty as it is delicious. Holly Jolly Jello Shots Ingredients These layered jello shots balance creamy sweetness with bright … Read more

These air fryer appetizers emphasize crisp textures and bold flavors without greasy hands. Using hot circulating air, they recreate a deep-fried crunch with very little oil. The collection ranges from cheese-stuffed mushrooms and crunchy chicken bites to spiced vegetable snacks, all designed to cook quickly and serve hot. What ties these recipes together is simplicity … Read more

These Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are every chocolate lover’s dream: thick, fudgy centers with slightly crisp edges. We tested and refined this recipe until it consistently delivered bakery-style cookies that passed the family taste test. Why this recipe is the best This recipe produces bakery-quality cookies without special equipment or long chilling times. Slightly firm … Read more

This easy recipe for Homemade Cranberry Sauce explains how to make a bright, fresh cranberry condiment from simple ingredients. Skip the canned version and prepare a quick, homemade batch for your holiday table that’s free of preservatives and full of natural flavor. Cranberry sauce is traditionally made from cranberries, sugar, and citrus, occasionally with warm … Read more

Do you remember those boxed taco kits from the 1980s—pouches of salsa, packets of seasoning for ground beef, and hard shells that were often stale? It’s worth pausing to appreciate how much tacos have evolved. Today the variety is astonishing: fish tacos, Korean fried chicken tacos, squash blossom tacos—things many of us didn’t even know … Read more