This easy sourdough starter guide for beginners will help you develop an active, bubbly starter quickly with minimal effort. With only two ingredients — flour and water — plus a little patience, you’ll soon enjoy the mild tang and airy texture of homemade sourdough bread. What is a sourdough starter A sourdough starter is a … Read more

The search for the perfect big, thick, chewy chocolate chip cookie is endless. Many claim the title, and here’s my favorite version — a recipe my family and friends keep asking for. These cookies are large, tender inside, slightly crisp on the outside, and loaded with chocolate. They’re my take on the Levain-style cookie: I … Read more

Plum Shortcake is a soft, buttery shortcake filled with Black Doris plums. Light, refreshing and simple to make, this shortcake quickly became a favourite—perfect for dessert, morning tea, or a casual gathering. This Plum Shortcake hasn’t just impressed me — it’s won over my family and friends. I served it at Christmas and it disappeared … Read more

My mom’s signature dish, Julia Child’s Paella a l’Americaine, is a spectacular Spanish-style one-pan meal combining rice, chicken, seafood, and chorizo. This impressive, multi-component dish is an ideal showstopper for entertaining. The combination of saffron rice, chicken, shrimp, mussels, and smoky sausage creates a memorable Seafood Paella with Chicken that delights every guest. Why You … Read more

A light, healthy Green Chile Chicken Soup made with mild Hatch green chiles, potatoes, and chicken—perfect for chilly days. This easy soup uses simple pantry ingredients and precooked shredded or diced chicken. It creates a versatile Green Chile Soup base you can customize to your taste or what you have on hand. It’s warming, slightly … Read more

This grilled vegetable antipasto platter features zucchini, summer squash, red onion, and bell peppers caramelized on the grill and finished with kalamata olives, crumbled goat cheese, and a bright basil dressing—perfect for your next summer gathering. When it’s too hot to cook inside, fire up the grill. Summer vegetables are at their peak—fresh, abundant, and … Read more

Here’s how to cook sea beans — also called samphire, salicornia, glasswort, marsh samphire, sea asparagus, pickleweed, or saltwort. No matter which name you use, they’re simple to prepare and delicious to enjoy. Why we love this recipe The first time I spotted samphire on a grocery shelf in Belsize Park, London, I knew it … Read more

Creamy, rich and comforting, a latte breve brings café-quality indulgence to your kitchen with minimal effort. Instead of milk, steamed half-and-half gives the drink a thicker body and velvety microfoam that pairs beautifully with a bold espresso shot. The result is naturally sweet and balanced without added sugar or syrups—perfect for a quick morning upgrade … Read more

Pumpkin Caramel Monkey Bread Muffins – classic monkey bread with a fall twist. A rich pumpkin caramel sauce finishes them perfectly. These pumpkin caramel monkey bread muffins are the perfect seasonal breakfast—sticky, sweet, and full of warm spices. They come together quickly, so you can pop them in the oven while the rest of your … Read more

Banana Beet Smoothie packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals — made with just a few simple ingredients. A healthy, refreshing way to start your day. There’s an unmistakable pep in my step. I repeat: a pep in my step. After a long winter, the daylight finally feels generous and I can’t sit still. Spring energy … Read more