Serve this playful take on jalapeno poppers at your next party or game-day gathering. A quick jalapeno popper–inspired bread dipping oil is an easy crowd-pleaser: combine a few simple ingredients with olive oil and serve with plenty of bread for dipping. I like it with no-knead chili cheese focaccia or rosemary parmesan bread, but any … Read more

Game day is here — make sure you’ve got plenty of snacks ready! These 76 savory, gluten-free game day recipes are ideal finger foods. Save this list for your next gathering. It’s Time for Game Day! Football season means gatherings with friends and tasty bites to share. This curated collection highlights savory gluten-free snacks and … Read more

Looking for an easy Thai stir-fried noodle dish? This simple Pad See Ew with chicken is a family favorite and ready in 30 minutes or less. We’re in the middle of a move, which has me thinking about what to keep, what to donate, and how to simplify. Moving quickly means a lot of packing … Read more

When the weather heats up, cool down with this refreshing pineapple granita. Though it originated in Sicily, you can easily make it at home with simple ingredients and no special equipment. We recently experimented with frozen treats — from cinnamon ice cream to baklava ice cream sandwiches — and the next stop was semi-frozen desserts. … Read more

Have you seen the widely discussed episode of Black-ish? The series is always grounded, but this particular episode felt especially real. I cried—more than once. My partner suggested we might skip it, but I’m glad we watched. If you haven’t seen it, I recommend you do. If you have, I’d love to hear your thoughts. … Read more

You’ll love this crisp gin cocktail made with lime-flavored sparkling water, a squeeze of fresh lime, cool cucumber, and fragrant mint. When the North Carolina summer heats up, I want something light, effervescent, and clean on the palate. Heavy beers just don’t do it for me on a sweltering day — give me something bright … Read more

Crispy and crunchy, chewy and peanut-buttery, these Rice Krispies no-bake cookies with Reese’s Pieces are a quick and easy treat everyone will love. We all know the feeling: a child mentions a last-minute school party or fundraiser and suddenly you need a big batch of cookies. These no-bake peanut butter Rice Krispies cookies are perfect … Read more

Meal Plan Highlights Three chicken-centered mains share bright lemon and classic Caesar flavors, so cooking one batch of chicken on Sunday easily covers multiple dinners. A single batch of cottage cheese Caesar dressing pulls double duty across the salad, the smash tacos, and as a dipping sauce for other meals. Savory feta and spinach muffins … Read more

Laotian stuffed lemongrass is a charming and flavorful appetizer (and sometimes enjoyed as a dessert) that highlights lemongrass in a creative way. Traditionally filled with ground meat—chicken or pork are common—these small baskets are savory, fragrant, and perfect for sharing. To make them, you form little baskets from the lower stalks of lemongrass, then fill … Read more

Happy almost spring, friends! We’re getting ready for my sister’s family to visit next week and I can’t wait. April brings spring break, so life will be full of backyard mud play, bike rides, and park hangs. Nothing too dramatic otherwise — just lots of simple, happy moments. Now, onto what we’ve been eating! My … Read more