Soft gingerbread cookies filled with a light vanilla-coffee buttercream — a cozy variation on classic snickerdoodles. The cookies stay tender, the buttercream adds a subtle coffee note, and both dough and filling can be prepared in advance, making this an excellent choice for holiday baking, parties, or gifting (just avoid mailing assembled sandwiches). Gingerbread snickerdoodles … Read more

These perfectly baked Valentine’s Day M&M Cookies are studded with melty milk chocolate M&Ms and are incredibly soft and chewy. The cookie base is buttery, tender, and chewy with rich chocolate flavor. This recipe is inspired by the popular Kroll’s Kookies, so fans of that cookie will recognize the same irresistible texture and flavor. Each … Read more

It had been some time since I last visited Benihana, so I was excited to return and watch a teppanyaki chef at work up close. I spent part of the day with Chef Gibo as he demonstrated how Benihana prepares its signature dishes: fried rice, shrimp, steak and, of course, the dramatic onion volcano. At … Read more

The Fourth of July is coming—have you decided what to cook? These Baked Chicken Wings with Golden Sauce are a playful, delicious take on classic wings that are perfect for any celebration. These wings disappear fast, so plan to make extra. The skin roasts to a satisfying crisp while the Golden Sauce adds tang and … Read more

The most delightful Christmas cake is here! Simple yet delicious, this chocolate peppermint malt cake combines rich chocolate and bright peppermint, with malt added for extra depth and a creamy, shake-like texture. It’s perfect for the holidays and wonderfully comforting on cold winter days. Tis the season for peppermint Peppermint in winter and at Christmas … Read more

This Grilled Maple Sriracha Chicken is seriously delicious — sweet, spicy, and easy to make. You only need four everyday ingredients I usually keep on hand: chicken, 100% pure maple syrup, soy sauce, and Sriracha. Mix the maple syrup, soy sauce, and Sriracha together to create a flavorful sauce that doubles as a marinade. How … Read more

Cauliflower bread that toasts beautifully — a moist, firm, low-carb and gluten-free loaf showcasing the versatility of cauliflower. I’ve used cauliflower for wraps, breadsticks, pizza and even cake, so making a cauliflower-based bread felt like a natural next step. This loaf turned out firm yet moist and earned the Chief Taster’s approval. Slices made a … Read more

Not all sugar is created equal. When you read labels or wonder why you hit an afternoon slump and keep craving sweets, it’s easy to assume sugar is the same no matter the source. In reality, there’s a meaningful difference between added sugar and natural sugar. Understanding that difference can change your energy, cravings, mood, … Read more

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DamageFreeHoliday #CollectiveBias #CBias Hooray — it’s finally appropriate to decorate for Christmas! Each year I pick a new color palette. One season I went with blue and silver; another year I used leopard print with gold and bronze … Read more

With Cinco de Mayo on the horizon, I decided to celebrate with a lineup of Mexican recipes. My appreciation for Mexican flavors only grew after trips to San Antonio and Arizona last year, so I’m excited to share this easy red enchilada sauce that’s quick, pantry-friendly, and gluten free. This red enchilada sauce comes together … Read more