A weekly pizza night is a long-standing tradition for a lot of families, and it’s easy to see why. Not only does it give you one menu item each week, but it’s a dinner...
The best green beans are charred green beans. I call them “smashburger beans” because they’re cooked just like trendy smashburgers—pressed in a searing hot pan until charred and crispy. Cooking beans this way gives...
My Grandpa Louis was born on Valentine’s Day in 1927. Every year, we celebrated Valentine’s Day with a home-cooked dinner at his house, joking that he would always be our first and only Valentine....
There’s a lot that’s to be worried about with eggs these days. In addition to skyrocketing prices, there’s the concern about avian flu. If you normally like your eggs a little on the runny...
From now on, I'm only referring to amaretto-soaked raisins, shaved almonds, and vanilla bean paste as "Princess Diana ingredients." Without them, this bread and butter pudding is a total crowd-pleaser. With them, please join...
When I think of green bean casserole, the first thing that comes to mind is Thanksgiving. The creamy, crispy onion-topped casserole has been a staple of Thanksgiving celebrations for decades, with an estimated 20...
I try my hardest to stick to my list anytime I go into Costco. “I’m just here for the essentials,” I tell myself as I roll my cart past the bakery section. “What am...
One of my favorite recipes to make when I’m short on time and need a pantry meal is red lentil dal. I have a basic, time-tested recipe I’ve used for years that combines water,...
It can be hard to admit when you feel just a little bit tired, rundown, or lazy. When the last thing you want is to get off the couch to make dinner, especially when...
While I try to diversify my diet as often as I can, when it comes to protein, I mostly eat fish. My favorite, salmon, is mild with pink flesh, readily available, and relatively affordable....
