Jump to Recipe These chocolate peppermint cupcakes are a festive, crowd-pleasing holiday treat. They’re simple to make, adaptable for decorating, and pair perfectly with a peppermint buttercream. Whether you bake them for a party, a cookie swap, or a cozy night in, they’re a cheerful seasonal favorite. I love baking for the holidays, and peppermint … Read more

My Lemon Blueberry Crumb Cake features a tender vanilla butter cake base topped with a thick layer of juicy, lemon-bright blueberries and a buttery brown sugar crumb. The cake batter is a simple, one-bowl mash-up you can mix by hand, so this is an easy and satisfying summer brunch or dessert. This recipe works with … Read more

Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts make an ideal healthy side dish or appetizer for any meal. Air-frying creates a crisp exterior while keeping the centers tender and flavorful, and this simple recipe is ready in under 20 minutes. With less than 20 minutes from start to finish, this Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts recipe is a fast, … Read more

This summer, whenever Jamie picked green beans he also picked okra—the rows were side-by-side—and, of course, tomatoes. One evening my son and I decided to cook them together and finish the dish with fresh dill. The result was a revelation: green beans and okra cooked with garlic, red pepper flakes, tomatoes, and dill. The flavors … Read more

There’s nothing quite like a stack of buttery crackers, a wedge of your favorite cheese, and a spoonful of tomato chutney for an afternoon pick-me-up. These sourdough Ritz-style crackers lift that classic snack to a new level. Made with basic pantry staples and a little sourdough starter or discard, they’re crisp, flaky, and tangy — … Read more

20 Easy Leftover Ham Recipes After Your Big Holiday Dinner — Breathe New Life into Ordinary Leftovers Leftover ham can be a little overwhelming after a big holiday—Easter, Christmas, or any family gathering that centers on a baked or spiral ham. Instead of letting slices sit untouched or repeating the same sandwich day after day, … Read more

This Broken Dumpling Stir Fry is one of those weeknight dinners that feels special while remaining effortless. It delivers the familiar, savory ginger-and-garlic profile of pork dumplings without any of the folding, steaming or pan-frying of individual dumplings. Everything cooks in a single skillet and comes together in about 30 minutes, making it ideal for … Read more

This Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie is a delicious, modern twist on a classic Thanksgiving favorite. The combination of smooth pumpkin filling and buttery salted caramel makes every slice memorable. I look forward to this season every year. The cooler weather, the holiday gatherings and the opportunity to test new dessert ideas for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and … Read more

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One of our family’s summer traditions has been berry picking. We live in Portland, where u-pick farms are plentiful, and taking the kids—my three-year-old and one-year-old—to gather strawberries, raspberries, marionberries and blueberries has become a favorite outing. After a morning in the fields, we come home with overflowing baskets of fruit and the urge to … Read more