This Nordic-inspired crab stew recipe is warm, cozy, and full of flavor from a homemade seafood stock. It’s rich but not heavy and well balanced from the sweet-salty taste of crab, shrimp, and white fish. Chunks of tender potatoes provide a strong finish that is especially warming in colder weather. I always get nervous when […]
Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
This vegan hot chocolate is creamier and sweeter than a traditional hot cocoa, thanks to a base of delicious oat milk. Given the sheer number of dairy based recipes in my collection, it may surprise some of you that I’m actually…*gasp* very lactose intolerant. Yes, I know — it came as a shock to me […]
A Guide to Getting Started in Cooking
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Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta
A delicious creamy vegetarian pasta with mushrooms, garlic, and fennel. It simmers on the stove for an hour to develop a complex, rich flavor. As of February 2022, this creamy garlic mushroom pasta dish is officially my most-loved recipe! If you like this recipe, try my slow simmered pantry ragu. I absolutely love ragus. Traditionally, […]
Guest Post: Josh’s Masala Chai
This deliciously spiced, creamy masala chai recipe comes from Josh Temple. Josh is an amateur home chef who is fascinated by the art and science of cooking. He loves taking familiar dishes from good to great by improving the technique or ingredients. Masala chai is a sweet, spiced, milky tea drink traditionally served hot. Josh […]
Creamy Hot Chocolate Recipe
What’s not to like about hot chocolate? It’s creamy, rich, sweet, and decadent. There are so many different types of hot chocolate from classic Swiss Miss to Hershey’s chocolate syrup to the thick, pudding-like drink served with churros in Madrid. You can easily play around with different flavors and textures depending on your mood. A basic […]
Amaretto Hot Chocolate
A classic hot chocolate recipe with a little bit of an almond-flavored twist from a shot of amaretto! I’m a big fan of amaretto, so I wanted to share this almond-forward, boozy hot chocolate recipe. If you’ve never had amaretto before, you’re missing out! Amaretto is a sweet almond-flavored liqueur whose nutty notes pair well […]
Whipped Ricotta Recipe (with Honey)
This whipped ricotta recipe is incredibly easy, comes together in less than five minutes, and is a super impressive dip for dinner guests! Have you ever tried whipped ricotta before? It’s creamy, fluffy, and mild, making it the perfect base for infinite customizations. I first heard of this dish from the restaurant Misi, in Brooklyn, […]
Apple Cider Coffee Cake Recipe
If you’re a fan of apple cider, you’re going to love this coffee cake! Do you have a favorite fall ingredient? Mine has got to be apple cider. I love cider for its tart, refreshing, and crisp flavor. Plus, it’s super versatile. You can drink it cold, or simmer it with spices for a warm […]
Brioche Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade overnight brioche cinnamon rolls are truly a special treat for the holidays or a cozy weekend morning! I have fond memories of picking up warm, gooey cinnamon rolls with my mom at the mall. At the conclusion of each shopping trip, I’d be allowed a single cinnamon roll from Cinnabon. I’d unroll it, bit […]
Spiced Banana Cake (With Coconut) Recipe
This easy spiced banana cake is perfect for fall, featuring warm, earthy spices like cinnamon and cloves, moist banana, and coconut. Lately, I’ve been really into snacking cakes. Have you heard of snacking cakes? They’ve become super trendy in the last couple of years. According to Yossy Arefi, author of Snacking Cakes, a snacking cake is […]
Oreo Ice Cream Recipe
This is the best homemade Oreo cookie ice cream! Thanks to the genius of Stella Parks, the recipe features crushed Oreo cookies steeped in a custard batter, then churned in an ice cream maker with even more cookie pieces. You’ve never had oreo ice cream quite like this before. Oreo fans, this is truly *the* most […]