All you Rear Window fans will understand why I love looking at windows. James Stewart's character watched his neighbors' lives thro...

For most of the past decade that I've been writing this blog, I've ended the year with a round-up of the recipes you all liked best ...

I am definitely a bourbon and whiskey lover, both for sipping and for mixing. So, when I hear about flavored whiskeys, my ears perk up. And ...

Shortbread is already a buttery cookie but browning the butter makes it go from good to wow. You'll know how delicious it will taste jus...

If soft, fudgy centered cookies are what you like then crinkles are for you. They're easy to make and bake up soft with a gooey chocolat...

These crispy little balls of cheesy, potato goodness are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Normally there aren't a lot of ...

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Let's talk about holiday appetizers. Sure, gatherings may be small this year. But even if it's just family, you still want to serve ...

I made these snack cakes to go with an amazing cup of hot cocoa. The cakes have a bit of pumpkin, a touch of spice and a whole lot of chocol...

It's not too early in the season for gingerbread, right? Especially when it's a gingerbread cake that's covered in a layer of ba...

Not only is it officially autumn but I was toying with the idea of turning on the heat the other day. I held out, for the time being, but th...

The kids can load up on candy at Halloween but the adults should get a treat as well. OK, this adult also eats all the peanut butter cups. B...

Are you a fan of pumpkin or is it just a seasonal flavor you're happy to see the back of quickly? Personally, I love it. I love all squa...

Let's talk about figs. Also let's talk about cheesecake. Figs are such a short-lived treat and we only get them for a few short week...

One surefire way to make everyone happy at dinnertime in my house is to serve steak. It actually makes most of my guests happy as well. Obvi...

My mom used to bake apples sometimes, when I was a kid. The house would smell wonderful with that aroma of cooked apples and cinnamon. All t...

Last month, a couple of my friends took me out for a birthday dinner. It's still outdoor dining only in New York City but it was a lovel...

Normally, the post Labor Day, back-to-school, back to busy life is my favorite time. And it may look a little different this year. But one t...

I'm a sucker for pretty fruit and champagne grapes definitely qualify. These mini dark purple grapes are little bursts of sweet and sour...

Souffles are always so tempting on restaurant menus, right? But making them at home seems daunting. It's actually a simple recipe but st...

I've been craving a fried chicken sandwich for weeks now. Not even kidding. But every time I look at take out menus I can't decide w...

Mangoes are definitely one of my summer treats and they're usually destined for a yogurt smoothie. Although some of them invariably e...

This cheesecake has so many things going for it. It's no-bake, all or parts can be prepared in advance and the filling is actually yo...

It's fun to serve red, white and blue themed food for the 4th of July but I'm not a fan of using food color just for the sake of ...

The other day I had the pleasure of being invited to speak about current foodie topics during an Instagram happy hour chat with Michal fr...

I've made quite a few batches of chocolate mug cakes lately, and have been forced to taste them all in the name of research. I do thi...

My love of scones dates back to childhood and my mother's fondness for them. And once I learned to make them, I turned out a batch ev...

If you haven't been to New York, you may have heard of egg creams but not tried one. Is it eggy? Is it creamy? Eggnog-ish? None of th...

You've probably seen the Dalgona whipped coffee trend on social media. Not completely a new idea because it's similar to an old I...

I have been on the hunt for dry cannellini beans for weeks now but with no luck. Even the canned ones have been hard to come by although ...

I was torn between calling this a soup or a stew because the consistency is somewhere in between. If you're a Rachael Ray fan, you kn...

I've been craving a melt-in-your-mouth roast for the past few weeks but couldn't find the cut of meat I normally like to use. So ...

A couple of weeks ago, when I made a batch of no-yeast doughnuts and filled them with peanut butter pastry cream, I had leftover filling....

In contrast to the thick, juicy burgers we've all come to crave, Smashburger brought us the thin, crispy version and I'm all in. ...

If you want homemade doughnuts (or should that be when ), the options are usually no-yeast baked doughnuts or yeast-risen fried doughnuts...

It's getting weird out there, isn't it? And yeah, I was half tempted to call these quarantine apple turnovers but they'd be g...

If ever there was a time for comfort food, this is it. And any kind of pot pie situation is my idea of comfort. This skillet version comb...

Sometimes my favorite meals are the ones borne of necessity because the contents of my fridge and pantry and a little light that day. I u...

So, no, I haven't gone vegetarian on you. And my love of homemade Salisbury steak is strong. I particularly love the mushroom gravy -...

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Tribe Hummus. As always, all opinions and ideas are my own. My love of snack boa...

It somehow never stops surprising me that the dead of winter is peek season for some of the most delicious citrus fruit of the year. The ...

The other day I was reading a story and the main character was digging into a big salad for dinner. It might be sort of an odd thing to c...

Last week I was staring at a display of muffins at the store and one crumb topped version insisted on coming home with me. Naturally I ag...

This post is sponsored by General Mills. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Every January I include eating a better breakfast (some...

It might be a new year but we're still asking the same old question - what's for dinner? And, since we're still stuffed with ...

At the end of every year, I've been counting down the top 10 most popular recipes of the past twelve months. In 2019, you all seemed ...

I definitely like bubbles in my drinks so any kind of sparkling beverage is usually my first choice. Champagne is a given but, even thoug...

This month is turning out to be a busy one for me with lots of social events. I love it, though, but it does mean the cookie baking is go...

My obsession with whoopie pies began the first summer I ever spent in Maine. Since they're not a New York thing, I'd never tasted...

OK, boys and girls, it's gift guide time. And when I say gift, I mean stuff you probably want for yourself and can just print this out, ...

Lately I'm hearing people debate who has the best chicken sandwich. And while there doesn't seem to be a unanimous opinion, every...