Hey friendsā£ļø Iām sharing one of my favorite soups with you today ~ it comes from sunny Greece and itās ridiculously simple to make. If you love lemon, chicken, and rice (or pasta), youāre going to love this one. Iām also sharing a new-old bread from the 1970s. Anna Thomas herself calls it āthe best bread Iāve ever made,ā which is high praise from someone who defined the era and inspired so many of us with a lifelong respect for real food. Enjoy your Sunday! Greek Avgolemono Soup with Chicken...
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Hey friendsā£ļø I think about this a lot. Natural flavors are being crowded out by artificial ones, and itās changing how food tastes ~ sometimes in ways we barely notice. Todayās new recipe celebrates the vibrancy of real citrus (and a flavor trick Iāve relied on for years.) Please take a minute to add me to your trusted sources on Google ~ this tells Google you trust and want to see my content. (You'll get less AI slop and more delicious recipes!) Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins The secret to...
3 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø First up, Happy New Year! If youāre new around here, welcome ~ and to those of you whoāve been with me for a while, thanks for sticking around. I have a feeling weāre going to eat well in 2026. Speaking of which, please take a minute to add me to your trusted sources on Google ~ this tells Google you trust and want to see my content. (You'll get less AI slop and more delicious recipes!) 7 Vibrant Tangerine Recipes These are some of my favorites ~ tangerines, clementines and...
4 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
knead Hey friendsā£ļø January is an exciting food month not only because there's such a sharp pivot from the excess of the holidays, but for me it's always been a time to get back to the simpler, homier side of baking. Muffins, bundt cakes...(ok, the Brooklyn Blackout Cake made the list, but hey, there' s always room for a decadent chocolate layer cake!) One of the most delicious lemon cakes I've ever tasted tops the list... and I highly recommend the Chinese chicken salad, it's the perfect...
6 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø Are you like me? I canāt be bothered to think about dinner early in the day, but right about now it suddenly becomes a burning issue. These are a few of my familyās go-to dinners, all built around meatballs. Italian Wedding Risotto ā This was a fantastic recipe! Making for the second time tonight. It made plenty so leftovers, but reheated weāll. This will become a staple. Thanks for sharing this recipe! ā LISA Firecracker Chicken Meatball Bowls ā My family went mad for this...
6 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø I made a cake the other day that I canāt stop thinking about. Itās a lovely way to use those holiday pears you might have on hand, with a soft, silky texture that practically melts as you eat it. Gluten free chocolate almond pear cake This week feels like a mix ~ a little more glam and entertaining for some of us, and very much back to everyday family meals for others. Ideally, we get a bit of both :) My best chicken thigh recipes This collection includes some of our most-loved...
8 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø These are the kinds of soups that warm you up and generally make winter feel a whole lot more manageable. Iāve been hitting the Kleenex pretty hard this week, and I figured some of you are too ~ so letās hydrate together. Restorative Winter Soups You'll find feel-good ingredients like fresh greens, garlic, turmeric, saffron, cayenne, citrus, and ginger, miso, and lots more to help you weather that next cold or cold snap. what you're loving lately Cranberry Almond Tart ššššš ā I...
14 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø Get ready ~ today is the last day of school before Christmas. For parents, that familiar mix of excitement and mild panic sets in. The kids are home, the energy is high, and suddenly itās all hands on deck to keep everyone happily occupied. If Paw Patrol Christmas is playing on a loop on your laptop, hereās a simple, hands-on kitchen project that can save the day. No Chill Sugar Cookies for all ages! This is one of those doughs youāll keep forever ~ it rolls out easily, doesnāt...
17 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø Regular readers can probably tell when I'm genuinely excited about a recipe. Of course I love all the recipes I share with you, but some are more personal than others. This one is based on a coffee cake I grew up with ~ and I've nailed it! I love the low profile, the avalanche of powdered sugar on the nubbly top and that bright burst of tart cherry. It's a holiday present to myself :) and I'll be re-inventing it over and over, just wait and see... Sour Cherry Streusel Cake...
18 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø A good Dutch oven is made for soup season. When itās cold and the week feels a little too full, I turn to this list ~ I can almost close my eyes and point. Theyāre all simple and comforting, and I can count on any one of them to quietly take care of dinner. Best Dutch Oven Soup Recipes I keep my pan out on the stove 24/7. I think it makes the kitchen look cozy and all I have to do is slide it forward to start a great meal. Best Dutch Oven Soups Dutch Oven Dinners 12 Dutch Oven...
19 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read