06/01/24Raw Date-Nut Bites Bright and colorful, these no-bake mini bites look and taste indulgent, yet the inside reveals a much more wholesome story. The tang of dried fruit and the bitter depth of... Read More
04/19/23Almond Orange Blossom Cakes These delicate tender cakes–bright with citrus–come together in about 30 minutes. As always, especially with baking, it’s best to gather and prep the ingredients ahead of time. Orange and lemon... Read More
02/06/23Cauliflower Kimchi Dip This baked cauliflower dish gets depth from caramelized kimchi and zing from a vinegar-based “wing” sauce such as Frank’s or Texas Pete plus just enough cream cheese to bring it... Read More
01/25/23Easy Soft Pretzels If you love a soft pretzel with its crusty exterior and chewy center but aren’t in the mood for a full-on made-from-scratch version, here’s an easy option using fresh pizza... Read More
12/17/22Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies As if classic thumbprints needed a boost, here’s a version with the addition of cream cheese for a tangy rich cookie filled with your favorite jam flavors, including apricot, raspberry,... Read More
10/23/22Cereal Toffee Crunch Cookies These cookies—crunchy and both sweet and savory, with lots of texture and depth—balance “healthful” morning cereal with toffee-laden candy. In my early twenties, living and teaching in Sweden, I fell... Read More
10/14/22Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Squash with Brown Butter and Crispy Sage Brussels sprouts on thick burgeoning branches have been popping up at local farmers markets, accompanied by oohs and ahhs as well as puzzled looks as to what to do with... Read More
07/22/22Focaccia with Summer Squash and Olives There’s nothing like thick sheets of salty warm focaccia, similar in texture to pizza dough, but slightly thicker and misshapen in the best possible way. Often served as a side... Read More