Thin, soft, and chewy sugar cookies get a yummy strawberry-lemon upgrade with homemade strawberry sugar and lemon zest. You don’t even have to chill the dough before you bake them which means they’re perfect for last-minute holiday get-togethers (or a snow day activity with the kiddos). Sugar cookies don’t get […]
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10-Minute Homemade Berry (Licious) Sauce
Make this sweet homemade berry sauce to top your favorite cheesecake, pancakes, meringues, or even yogurt. Don’t waste your money on storebought syrups or sauces that are filled with unnecessary stuff. All you need is frozen or fresh berries, lemon juice, and sugar. The best part — this sauce is […]
Light and Fluffy Pancakes for Two (or a Crowd)
Make fluffy homemade pancakes from scratch with this easy and foolproof recipe that’s perfectly portioned for singles, couples, and small families. Breakfast-for-dinner and weekend brunches are some of our favorite meals to make around here and we especially love these extra fluffy pancakes. When I’m craving pancakes but don’t feel […]
Easy Egg Drop Soup with Crispy Fried Wonton Strips (Danhuatang 蛋花湯)
A super delicious homemade version of your favorite takeout Egg Drop Soup. Also known as “egg flower soup”, it’s served piping hot in just about every Chinese-American restaurant from NYC to LA, but it’s also actually eaten in most homes in mainland China (and even Hong Kong too). Thin, silky […]
McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute (Best Ever Copycat)
With just 4 ingredients, this homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe couldn’t be easier to make (or taste more like the original!). This pumpkin spice blend is based on my all-time favorite — McCormick Pumpkin Pie Spice. The balance of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice makes a perfect addition to all […]
Strawberry Sugar (With Video & Vegan Strawberry Sugar Option)
This strawberry sugar is sweet, tart, and full of real strawberry flavor! It’s the only strawberry sugar recipe you’ll ever need. With just 2 ingredients (freeze-dried strawberries and granulated sugar), this is one of my favorite flavored sugars to make. It’s ideal for adding summer strawberry flavor to strawberry recipes […]
Mozzarella Parm Butter (Spreadable Italian Cheese Butter)
Mozzarella Parm Butter is the next best thing you don’t yet have in your kitchen. Slather it over garlic bread before you toast it, or add a dollop to your homemade pasta, mac ‘n cheese, or risotto. Fair warning, this buttery cheese mixture is pretty crave-able — fresh and sweet […]
Simple & Delicious Pasta alle Zucchine (Spaghetti with Zucchini)
This classic Italian zucchini pasta is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or when you’re fridge is nearly empty. If you’ve got spaghetti and zucchini, you’re more than halfway there. Pan-seared zucchini rounds, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and a little grated Grana Padano or Parmesan cheese are all you need to […]
How to Make Southern Buttermilk Skillet Cornbread
This homemade Southern Cornbread recipe is buttery and full of sweet toasty corn flavor. It’s crispy on the bottom, sides, and top with a buttery, pillowy crumb in the middle. And from start to finish, it takes less than 30 minutes to make. This means it can be made just […]
Chipotle-Garlic French Fries (Thrice Cooked)
We LOVE french fries. The SUPER crunchy crispy-on-the-outside soft-and-fluffy-on-the-inside kinda fries. Inspired by a dish we ordered recently at a local trattoria, these potatoes have been cooked not once, not twice, but three times! For an extra flavor bomb, I infused them from the inside out with a bit of […]
Radiatore Pasta with Sautéed Zucchini + Corn
This delicious corn and zucchini pasta recipe is filled with garden-fresh sweet corn and summer zucchini and takes less than 30 minutes to make. So, if you’re looking to try out a new pasta shape, or just trying to get the kiddos to eat more veggies, this is a really […]
Crispy Cornflake Crunch (the perfect dessert topper)
Cornflake Crunch is milky, buttery, (deliciously crunchy), and just plain good. It takes all your baked goods up a notch and it’s also a perfect topper for your favorite ice cream, gelato, or breakfast yogurt. Plus, you probably already have a box of Cornflakes in your pantry just waiting to […]
Super Crispy Easy Homemade Potato Chips
This easy recipe for crispy homemade potato chips is the best! So light, and fried just right they make a perfect salty snack or side to your favorite sandwich or afternoon aperitivo. All that’s standing in between you and these artisan-style chips, is a couple of potatoes, a little frying […]
Basil-Parmigiano Savory Crêpes
If you love basil or just need a little savory crêpe inspiration this Italian-inspired green crêpe recipe starts with fresh basil from the garden and grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Add a little milk, eggs, and melted butter and you have yourself a delicious savory crêpe that can be used for […]
How to Make (Easy) Classic French Crêpes
Crêpes are so easy to make at home. This French street food is on regular rotation around here because you can enjoy them with sweet and savory fillings making this recipe really convenient. They’re soft and buttery, but substantial enough to hold up to heartier fillings like ham + swiss […]