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Summer Quinoa and Kale Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing

Gorgeous Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing starring quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, feta and almonds. A hearty, filling salad perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This vibrant salad was born from a craving for a satisfying, vegetable-forward lunch. Like other favorites that pair kale with roasted vegetables and legumes, it’s nourishing, flavorful, and comes together quickly … Read more

Classic Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie Recipe for Fall Gatherings

Looking for a Thanksgiving dessert that puts a fresh spin on classic pumpkin pie? This pumpkin cheesecake pie combines two favorites into one deep-dish pie for a silky, spiced, crowd-pleasing treat.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie served on a wooden serving platter.

If you love the warm flavors of pumpkin pie but want something a little more decadent, this pumpkin cheesecake pie is the answer. It blends smooth cream cheese with spiced pumpkin for a custardy filling that bakes up silky and rich.

The recipe uses pumpkin puree, a mix of granulated and dark brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla, combined with cream cheese, eggs, and heavy cream for a luscious texture. You can serve it plain or topped with whipped cream—either way it’s a holiday showstopper.

Buko Shake is made with young coconut, milk, and simple syrup. It’s creamy, refreshing, and the perfect hot weather treat! Buko Shake I’m back from the Philippines and energized from the trip, eager to share some of the delicious food I enjoyed and learned to make. One of my favorites is the classic buko shake … Read more

Festive Rum Cocktails for Christmas Gatherings

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. These Christmas rum cocktails are some of the best festive rum-based recipes to enjoy throughout the holiday season. Each drink is simple to make and full of seasonal flavors that highlight rum’s versatility — from creamy eggnog variations to bright, … Read more

Transform Your Wedding Dress into a Stunning Keepsake Cake Topper

It’s time for another fashion-inspired post celebrating the art of turning couture into cake. Over the past year we’ve fallen in love with the “from dress to cake” concept, where talented bakers recreate bridal gowns as edible works of art. One of the pioneers of that idea is Rachael Teufel of Intricate Icings Cake Design … Read more

61 Crowd-Pleasing Party Appetizers Your Guests Will Love

Nothing sets a great gathering apart like the best appetizers. An appetizer should awaken your guests’ palates and appetite, preparing them for the meal to come. The best appetizer to serve depends on several factors: how many people you expect, whether a full dinner follows, how much time you have, and your budget. Most importantly, … Read more

Ultra-Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe for Perfect Texture

Meet the softest, most delicious chocolate chip cookie you’ll ever bake. These cookies are incredibly soft — seriously, super soft. I’m a bit of a cookie person (a kinder way to say cookie snob), and after years of tasting and testing, this is my favorite soft cookie recipe. They’re amazing—enjoy! Note: I often substitute coconut … Read more

Ina Garten’s Braised Short Ribs Recipe from PW (Perfect)

For weeks we’ve been craving braised short ribs. Between the coupons, bills and the flood of food magazines that arrive weekly, inspiration is never far away. I love browsing food blogs and magazines, and I watch cooking shows regularly—it’s one of the ways I find new ideas for the kitchen.

When I first started this food blog I spent a lot of time exploring other bloggers’ sites and discovered The Pioneer Woman. I immediately connected with her cooking style and sense of humor. I make a point of recording her show every Saturday so I don’t miss an episode. Shaun and I both appreciate her ranch aesthetic and the warmth of her kitchens.

And yes, we can’t forget her dog Charlie!

After a grocery run with short ribs in the cart, Shaun searched online for a reliable recipe. He found several options but settled on Ree Drummond’s braised short ribs as the best fit for what we wanted to make.

The result was incredible. The ribs were fall-apart tender, full of deep flavor, and perfect alongside roasted vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes. They pulled clean from the bone and had a rich, comforting sauce that made the whole meal memorable.

Shaun made a couple of small adjustments to the original recipe. Instead of pancetta he used bacon because we usually have bacon on hand, and he omitted the carrots. Those changes kept the spirit of the dish while using what we had available.

Are you looking for easy keto dessert recipes? Your search ends here. If you thought brownies were off-limits on a ketogenic diet, think again. This quick and easy keto brownie recipe uses simple pantry ingredients: eggs, almond flour, butter, cocoa powder, a low-carb sweetener (Swerve), vanilla, and a touch of baking powder. The result is … Read more

7-Day Family Meal Plan: Weekly Menu Ideas for Simple Dinners

Sharing our weekly meal plan with make-ahead tips, freezer instructions, and ideas to make supper easier. Saturday: Spicy Slow Cooker Chicken Sliders on Homemade Yeast Rolls, Homemade Dill Pickles, Potato Chips and Poppy Seed Fruit Salad (from the Add a Pinch Cookbook) (Slow Cooker) Sunday: Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Yeast … Read more