Are you ignoring or neglecting your sourdough starter? Beware! This is what happened to me. © Viktoriia Kurchavova | Dreamstime.com Story of a Rogue Starter (Originally published on my old blog. I learned this lesson quickly, it hasn’t been repeated!) I’ll admit I got a bit lax with my sourdough starter this winter. My kitchen … Read more

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Sweet miniature cakes filled with molten chocolate and caramel, these Milky Way Simply Caramel Chocolate Mini Bundt Cakes are a crowd-pleaser. Why We Love This Recipe Satisfies your chocolate craving with a rich, fudgy cake Each bite hides a gooey center of melted chocolate and caramel Simple to make using common pantry ingredients or a … Read more

This one-pot vegan sweet potato chili combines quinoa, a mix of black and kidney beans, and plenty of vegetables for a quick, healthy, and comforting meal. It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for chilly nights. When the air turns crisp and temperatures dip, there’s nothing better than a steaming bowl of chili. … Read more

This year I started a new tradition: homemade stuffing. In past years I used boxed mix, which was convenient and tasty, but I wanted to take stuffing from good to great. The result is a sausage-and-sourdough stuffing that will be on our Thanksgiving table every year. For those who eat meat, adding sausage elevates the … Read more

Jump to Recipe If you want a show-stopping dessert that’s simple to make, try this mixed berry cake. Layers of tender vanilla cake are filled with whipped mascarpone cream and a generous mix of fresh berries for a bright, flavorful dessert perfect for celebrations. This cake is forgiving and adaptable: use any combination of fresh … Read more

I’m sure you’ve seen many recipes billed as the “best pasta sauce ever,” and taste is always subjective. Still, in my view, this one truly stands out. It tastes vibrant and fresh—like a garden in a bowl—and it’s a real crowd-pleaser. My husband loves making pasta and spaghetti (for this dish we often use gluten-free … Read more

Simple, Sweet-Sour Braised Red Cabbage German red cabbage, slowly braised, was a staple at our holiday table. My parents brought this recipe from Denmark and Iceland in 1950, and my mother made it every Thanksgiving and Christmas for as long as I can remember. It’s sweet, tangy, and the perfect companion to turkey, pork roast, … Read more

Start your holiday baking with the best gingerbread cookies. These treats have slightly crisp edges and a soft, tender center with warm molasses and spice flavors. Ready your cookie cutters and turn this classic dough into festive cut-outs, rounds, or dipped and frosted favorites. Easy Gingerbread Cookie Recipe The star of these cookies is the … Read more

The view from my window :: Hudson When the man to my left lifted the window shade, brilliant sunlight poured over the rolling green hills thousands of feet below. As our plane descended into the San Francisco Bay Area that morning, the vivid landscape and the gleam of the bay eased something in me. My … Read more