Persimmon Cinnamon scones, AKA Persinnamon Scones. Since early October, persimmons have been on my mind. Those small, orange fruits with their leafy crowns first appeared in a coffee shop pastry case and later on a neighbor’s front-yard table. Seeing them everywhere made me want to bake with them. A barista once mispronounced “persimmons” as … Read more

With the holidays fast approaching, the oven is working overtime. Whether you’re preparing for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or a festive dessert table, these 25 Christmas cookie recipes are perfect for the season. The selection spans classics like gingerbread, shortbread, and sugar cookies, as well as creative crowd-pleasers—each one designed to bring holiday cheer and … Read more

If you’re after a quick, foolproof recipe for silky salted caramel sauce, this is it. It uses just a few pantry ingredients and takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. Best of all, the homemade flavor and texture beat anything from the store. Salted Caramel Sauce This smooth, creamy salted caramel sauce is perfect … Read more

Transport your taste buds to Italy with this Crockpot Tuscan Chicken. Tender, pan-seared chicken breasts finish in a silky sun-dried tomato and parmesan cream sauce in the slow cooker. With only about 10 minutes of hands-on prep, it’s an effortless set-and-forget dinner that yields rich Mediterranean flavor. There’s something irresistible about juicy chicken wrapped in … Read more

This Kale Chimichurri Sauce is a vibrant, fresh sauce that brightens grilled meats and makes a great use of any greens you have on hand. Spoon it over steak, chicken, pork or fish for an instant flavor boost. If you enjoy bold steak flavors, try Dan’s Famous Whiskey Steak for an outstanding pairing—we make it … Read more

Learn to make chocolate-dipped biscotti studded with chewy dried cherries. These crisp Italian cookies are ideal for the holidays and are lovely when dipped in a warm cup of coffee or cocoa. Every bite of these biscotti is crisp, chocolatey, and studded with sweet, chewy dried cherries. My family adores this recipe — the cookies … Read more

5 from 2 votes Sheet Pan Breakfast Omelette By: Julia Pacheco This sheet pan breakfast omelette is fluffy, customizable, and perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal fuss. Prep: 10 mins Cook: 20 mins Total: 30 mins Servings: 5 servings Pin Recipe Comment Print Recipe Ingredients 12 eggs ½ cup milk ½ tsp pepper 1 … Read more

Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken and Rice 5 from 2 votes This Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken and Rice is an easy, flavorful meal packed with protein. It requires minimal prep, cooks slowly in the crock pot, and delivers tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice with a bright southwestern seasoning. View the Recipe Slow Cooker King Ranch … Read more

Creamy polenta is a versatile, comforting side that pairs wonderfully with saucy mains. It’s a great alternative to pasta or potatoes, simple to prepare, and offers a pleasant change from the everyday. Try it with these dishes: Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast Seafood Medley in Tomato-Butter Sauce Below are three reliable methods for making polenta: … Read more

These peanut butter brownies are the perfect weekend treat. Aim to take them out of the oven while they’re still slightly underbaked — that’s what gives brownies their irresistibly moist, fudgy texture. Don’t rely on the skewer test alone, since you want some moist crumbs clinging to the skewer rather than a completely clean stick. … Read more