Recipes

If you read my last post, you know things can get a little hectic at my house around the holidays.  And, although you might not be able to tell from my last post, I really do enjoy hosting Thanksgiving...

Oh, how I love Ina Garten. This is not news to anyone into whose home I have brought a potluck item. Her cookbooks are in heavy rotation in my kitchen; their grease-splattered pages lovingly disclose my all-time favorites: roast...

Thanksgiving might look a little different for many families during our COVID year. (Please let it just be a year!). In an ordinary year, more than 50 million Americans travel more than 50 miles from home to be with...

I love to bake and my daughter loves to decorate cakes. So, any holiday is a good excuse to work together to make a fun cake creation. At Easter time, this fun and simple bunny cake is a favorite,...

Last year for Christmas I got an Instant Pot, and it was the highlight of my Christmas! Pot roasts, sweet potatoes, and baked chicken have been some of my favorite tries so far.  I've had a couple of epic...

On Amazon Prime Day, I finally bought my first Instant Pot. I’ve been eyeing one for years but couldn’t get myself to commit to another appliance that would take up space on the countertop. But I’ve been hearing people sing...

My kids are not adventurous eaters. In fact, sometimes they are downright picky. This means that holidays centered around food can vary anywhere from a little bit anxiety-provoking . . .  to downright stressful. Thanksgiving is one of those...

During Hanukkah, I love setting aside a night for a traditional family dinner. In the midst of the noise and busy-ness of December, the table can be a quiet and light-filled space. Depending on the year, however, Hanukkah's timing can...

When it comes to cooking, I'm out of practice. To be clear, I was never a great cook to begin with. When I began grad school five years ago, my husband took over the meal planning and prep, and...

Now is the time to figure out your Thanksgiving meal plans. Do you want a complete Thanksgiving meal prepared by a store or entirely home-cooked? Only order a turkey or dessert? Do you want to make dinner reservations and...