You don’t need a professional pizza oven to make an outstanding pizza—just a cast iron skillet and a regular oven. This Cast Iron Pan Pizza with Prosciutto and Goat Cheese delivers a pizzeria-quality crust and bold, balanced flavors. It’s approachable because it uses store-bought dough and jarred marinara, while finishing touches like prosciutto, tangy goat … Read more

A childhood favorite gets a spooky twist in these vegan mini spider pizza bagel bites. Make this Halloween party snack with just 4 base ingredients in about 20 minutes. Why You’ll Love This Easy Halloween Party Snack If costume prep and candy runs have worn you out, these mini spider pizza bagel bites are the … Read more

This peach shortcake recipe takes a classic dessert and makes it even better. These are mini butter cakes topped with macerated peaches, a cloud of whipped cream, and a cinnamon crumble for a satisfying crunch. Rich, tender cake meets juicy fruit and fluffy cream in every bite. For more peach ideas, try other seasonal recipes … Read more

The secret to cooking a perfect Surf and Turf dinner at home is timing. Skip the restaurant and learn how to make the most flavorful steak paired with broiled lobster tail. This elegant combo is ideal for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, or a New Year’s Eve dinner. For this meal I paired reverse-seared New York … Read more

I’m excited to share this holiday giveaway featuring many of my favorite things. I picked items I love and use, and I hope you’ll enjoy them too. Ten fellow bloggers are joining this giveaway event—see the collage above to preview their featured items. Below are links to each of their giveaways so you can visit … Read more

There’s something irresistible about a warm dessert straight from the oven: bubbling fruit, a golden crunchy topping and, if you like, a melting scoop of vanilla ice cream. This simple blackberry crisp delivers all of those comforts with minimal effort. I used to stick with pies when baking fruit, but this crisp changed my mind. … Read more

Oven-roasted honey-glazed carrots are a simple, elegant side dish that takes only a few minutes to prepare and about 30 minutes in the oven. Long, slender carrot pieces are tossed with olive oil and honey, seasoned with salt and pepper, and roasted until tender and glossy. These carrots are an effortless way to elevate any … Read more

If you have an active sourdough starter on your counter, these homemade Sourdough English Muffins should be your next recipe. They’re light, tender, and cooked on the stovetop in a cast-iron skillet—no oven required. The nooks and crannies are far better than store-bought, and they’re perfect split, toasted, and buttered. These muffins are easy to … Read more

Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are smooth, creamy, and reliable every time. These pressure-cooker mashed potatoes make a perfect, effortless side dish for weeknights and holidays alike. These are truly the simplest mashed potatoes you’ll ever make. They bring back memories of a classic, old-fashioned family recipe but with a fraction of the effort. Using … Read more

Greek rice is quick and easy to prepare. This Easy Greek Rice with lemon is a handy shortcut: instant rice, briefly cooked onions, garlic, chicken broth, lemon, and fresh herbs come together to make a bright, fluffy side dish or pilaf that complements many meals. I learned this lemon Greek rice while working in Greek … Read more