Bacon-wrapped jalapeño shrimp with cherry cola BBQ sauce is a bold, flavorful appetizer that balances heat, sweet, and savory in every bite. Inspired by Valerie Bertinelli’s recipe from her cookbook Valerie’s Home Cooking, these bites have the fun of a jalapeño popper combined with tender shrimp and crispy bacon. Thread a few on skewers for … Read more

This dinner was a definite hit: Slow Cooker Hoisin Peanut Noodles came out perfectly after being cooked low and slow in the Crock-Pot. The combination of hoisin, creamy peanut butter, soy, ginger and garlic made a unique, savory sauce that had everyone going back for seconds — and even thirds. How to make Slow Cooker … Read more

Turn your leftover roast chicken into a comforting, flavourful leftover chicken shepherd’s pie. This creamy bake is full of vegetables and finished with a golden potato and sweet potato mash. It’s an easy, family-friendly way to use up roast chicken and makes a satisfying midweek dinner. I know a traditional shepherd’s pie uses lamb, but … Read more

This simple Chicken Fricassee is a weeknight favorite: tender chicken seared and simmered with cremini mushrooms, crunchy asparagus, carrots, onion, and celery in a light, creamy garlic sauce. Naturally dairy-free when made with almond milk and easy to adapt to low-carb or gluten-free diets, this recipe is comforting, flavorful, and ready in under an hour. … Read more

An effortless oven method yields a sheet pan of crispy Baked Breakfast Taquitos filled with eggs, sausage, cheese, and vegetables. Make them ahead and reheat for a quick, portable breakfast that’s perfect for busy mornings, school days, or a relaxed brunch. This breakfast version follows the same oven-fry technique used for classic baked taquitos: less … Read more

Last weekend I stood beneath a truly dark sky and, for the first time in a long while, I could actually see the stars. I could pick out the Milky Way, millions of tiny lights spread across the black velvet above me. It felt like being in the middle of something vast and quiet—no city … Read more

This chocolate cherry tart balances textural contrast and bright flavor: a crisp chocolate crust, a layer of smooth dark chocolate ganache, a cushion of almond-scented pastry cream, and a topping of roasted sour cherries. Finished with piped whipped cream and chocolate shavings, it looks like a pastry-shop dessert but is straightforward to make at home. … Read more

There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a tall glass of iced mint tea. This sweet, lightly brewed recipe uses fresh mint leaves and green tea bags for a bright, cooling flavor. It’s simple to make, naturally refined-sugar free when sweetened with coconut sugar or honey, and you’ll find yourself making it … Read more

Warak enab — stuffed grape leaves — is a cherished dish across the Middle East, made by rolling tender grape leaves around a fragrant filling of rice, herbs and often seasoned ground meat. Simmered slowly until tender, the leaves soak up bright lemon acidity and aromatic spices, creating a balanced, comforting dish. Served warm as … Read more

We love hosting Game Day gatherings — there’s nothing like rooting for your team while sharing great food with friends and family. Over the years we’ve developed a few traditions that make those get-togethers extra fun: prediction games with small prizes (who scores first, how many touchdowns, best commercial, halftime highlights) and a spread of … Read more