Pears are the star of this cozy deep-dish dessert pizza. A simple homemade pizza crust cradles a layer of caramelized, spiced pears, topped with a generous cinnamon streusel and finished with a buttery maple-vanilla glaze. Elegant, quick to assemble, and perfect for autumn gatherings. Pears may not be the first fruit you imagine on a … Read more

Dia de los Muertos has begun, and I’ve been thinking about my great-aunt Norma — she felt like a grandmother to me. She loved tequila and always brightened the room. In her honor I made a Spiced Pear Tequila Sour, a drink that blends warmth, spice, and a silky foam top. This recipe is a … Read more

This is a comforting Italian Wedding Soup with turkey meatballs made from scratch. Tender mini turkey meatballs simmer in a savory chicken broth with small pasta, vegetables, and fresh spinach. The recipe is straightforward and ready in under an hour—ideal for chilly evenings. Ingredients Homemade Mini Turkey Meatballs: Ground turkey, mild Italian chicken sausage (casing … Read more

These Christmas sugar cookie rolls combine everything you love about soft sugar cookies—rich vanilla, festive sprinkles, and creamy frosting—rolled into a tender, pillowy sweet-roll dough. They’re a holiday variation on classic cinnamon rolls, made with a milk-bread style dough that stays incredibly soft. The filling is essentially a sugar cookie dough, and finished with a … Read more

These Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Roasted Cashews are an effortless, crunchy snack that comes together quickly with minimal hands-on time. Roasting cashews in the air fryer produces evenly toasted, golden nuts with a satisfying crispness. This simple recipe reliably yields perfectly crisp cashews and explains how long to cook them in the air fryer … Read more

Skip the baking sheets and reach for a skillet—this crowd-pleasing recipe makes The Ultimate Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie, a warm, shareable dessert that pairs perfectly with ice cream. Whether you call it a skillet cookie, pizookie, or cookie sundae, the combination is unbeatable: warm, chewy cookie dotted with melted chocolate and crowned with cold ice … Read more

This refreshing raspberry daiquiri balances sweet and tangy flavors perfectly. With just four ingredients, it’s quick and easy to make. When warm weather arrives I reach for bright, fruity cocktails like a Miami Vice, a raspberry lime rickey, or Sea Breeze. One of my favorites is this raspberry daiquiri. It’s fruity, slightly tart, and incredibly … Read more

Valentine’s Day arrives quickly. If you want a simple Instant Pot Valentine’s Day dessert to make for a partner or family, try one or more of these easy pressure-cooker recipes. Choosing a dessert for Valentine’s can feel overwhelming with so many options. From rich chocolate cakes to heart-shaped cookies and fruity cheesecakes, the Instant Pot … Read more

Chocolate Ragi Cake is a delicious way to enjoy millets. It’s rich, soft, moist and chocolatey, while being a healthier cake option. You can hardly taste the ragi — just lots of chocolate goodness. Get ready: this chocolate cake will change your baking game! This recipe uses an unexpected but nutritious ingredient: finger millet, commonly … Read more

I accomplished a lot over the weekend. It started on Friday with a night vigil for a friend’s late father. The host asked me to bring some Puff Puff and Beans, so while frying the Puff Puff I ate far more than I planned and certainly more than my waistline appreciated. At the vigil we … Read more