If you have a sweet tooth, these chocolate chip butterscotch cookies will become a favorite. They strike a lovely balance of rich butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate, all folded into tender, chewy cookie dough. One is rarely enough! These chewy butterscotch chocolate chip cookies are generously packed with both chocolate and butterscotch chips. They taste like … Read more

“One a penny, two a penny, Hot Cross buns!” — that familiar rhyme was sung on Good Friday in England when these buns were traditionally sold. Hot cross buns likely trace their roots back centuries, and for many they remain a beloved Easter treat. As a child I used to sing the rhyme without knowing … Read more

Recently we visited the Bay Area Discovery Museum, and the children loved every exhibit — especially the window painting station. They spent so much time there that I decided to recreate a similar kids’ window art activity at home. It was an instant hit. We set everything up outside so cleanup was easy; a quick … Read more

Triple Chocolate Avocado Cookies deliver an indulgent chocolate experience while sneaking in a healthy secret: avocado. Try one and see if you can detect it—you probably won’t! I’m genuinely obsessed with these cookies. While testing the recipe I kept finding myself reaching for one more, and then another. The avocado is completely undetectable in the … Read more

Blackstone Breakfast Burritos are a delicious, crowd-pleasing breakfast option. Loaded with simple ingredients and cooked easily on a flat top griddle, they deliver a crispy tortilla exterior with a warm, savory filling of eggs, sausage, hashbrowns and cheese. We cook a lot of breakfast favorites on the Blackstone griddle, and breakfast burritos are one of … Read more

Hungarian Sataras and Turkish Djuvec are closely related stews made from onions, bell peppers and tomatoes cooked down to a rich, jam-like consistency. Traditionally a base for rice or potatoes, the vegetables are simmered until they form a soft, saucy bed that resembles a vegetable risotto. This simple, vibrant dish is popular across Central and … Read more

Air Fryer Cajun Potatoes — with just a few simple ingredients and 16 minutes in the air fryer, you can make crispy, spicy potatoes that are perfect alongside chicken, pork, steak, or fish. These air fryer potatoes are wonderfully crisp on the outside and tender inside, with a bold Cajun flavor. Air frying speeds up … Read more

Fire up the grill and let burger season begin! These Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers are packed with bright Mediterranean flavor and can be prepped in just five minutes. They cook easily on the stovetop, on the grill, or in the air fryer. Freezer-friendly and ideal for meal prep. Turkey burgers are a family favorite, and … Read more

My husband and I love firing up the smoker on weekends and getting a little adventurous with pork, ribs, tri-tip and whole chickens. One of our favorite snacks to make is smoked bacon-wrapped jalapeños — simple, smoky, cheesy, and always a hit. I’ll admit I expected the bacon might come out undercooked or a bit … Read more

Make this Southwestern corn chowder for a cozy dinner at home. This vegetarian corn chowder is bright, wholesome and satisfying. It’s an excellent choice for cool late-summer or fall evenings when fresh corn is at its sweetest, but it also works beautifully with frozen corn when fresh is not available. I wanted the corn to … Read more