I'm the original cookie monster. When it comes to snacks, you can keep the potato chips, popcorn, and maybe even the ice cream. But cookies? I can never resist. The Chinese restaurant we ordered from near my apartment when I was a kid offered almond cookies on their
I love lots of texture in my PB&J sandwiches, so I always make them with whole grain bread, crunchy peanut butter, and fruit preserves—but I haven’t had to purchase an actual jar of preserves in years thanks to this fruit compote recipe. Frozen berries are a
As I was looking for something new to do with ground meat and wanting to finish off a couple of half-empty boxes of elbow macaroni, I came across recipes for American Goulash—a dish I’d never heard of before, but quickly realized I’d eaten as a child in
Chicken is probably my favorite protein because it's so versatile. I recently stumbled on some recipes for paprikash, a Hungarian dish that I'd always assumed was pretty complicated and contained hard-to-find ingredients. Turned out I was wrong on both fronts so I decided I was definitely
I've just begun to explore Thai cuisine and have discovered that I'm in love with peanut sauce. So far, I've enjoyed this sweet and savory sauce on rice noodles and spring rolls, and if I ran out of rice noodles, I'd just
This rustic marinara—calling for only six ingredients—is proof of how little is needed to deliver satisfying flavor. This, my third attempt at a homemade marinara, marries the fresh, herbaceous taste of the first—a more traditional slow-cooked fresh tomato recipe—with the convenience of the second, a rudimentary
Binge-watching TV has become one of my favorite pastimes, and armed with tortilla chips and homemade salsa, I can go for hours. If I eat anything sugary, I'm bound to fall asleep mid-episode, so I prefer something a little salty and satisfying. The crunch of freshly chopped vegetables,
This is a great recipe to whip out in a pinch when an unexpected cookie craving hits, because it consists entirely of baking staples that can easily be beaten together by hand. Peanut butter that is unsweetened and crunchy is not strictly necessary for these cookies to turn out tasty;
Hummus is a delight I discovered just a few years ago, and it's become one of my favorite "healthy" snacks. After trying a few commercial brands, a friend told me it was super-easy to make it fresh, and suggested that I might have most of the
This recipe is simply a batch of classic chocolate brownies made tiny by baking in a mini-muffin pan. I needed an easy, low-budget, pint-sized treat for my little one to share with his kindergarten class to celebrate his birthday. Using whole wheat flour (the only kind I keep on hand
When I’m in a cookie-baking mood, my flavor of choice is usually peanut butter, since my flourless recipe is just so darn easy to make. But when my dear hubby flashes those sad puppy dog eyes at me one too many times, I switch to making his favorite flavor—
My family usually spends our Thanksgivings with my in-laws, who cook all of the main courses, so I just bring either a side dish or a dessert, if anything. The latest addition to my rotation of contributions is this cranberry sauce, which I presented with my cornbread this year. Cranberry