“I love sushi and eat it a few times a week. How healthy is it?” My clients ask about sushi often, unsure whether it’s a light choice or a higher-calorie option. That makes sense — sushi ranges from simple slices of fish to elaborate rolls that require several bites. If you’re eating sushi a few … Read more

Saltine Toffee (aka Christmas Crack Recipe) — This irresistible treat earns its nickname. Easy to make and delightfully addictive, it balances salty, sweet, crunchy, and chewy for a holiday favorite. Christmas Crack Recipe This saltine cracker toffee, often called Christmas Crack, is simple and sensational. There are many variations — some use matzoh or graham … Read more

This Southern Buttermilk Pie Recipe is an easy, delicious dessert that’s great hot or cold. You can double the recipe to enjoy one now and freeze another for later. This old-fashioned pie is simple to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK PIE This is one of my favorite pies: silky, tender, … Read more

The easiest, moistest, most flavorful chicken ever! This bacon-wrapped pesto chicken is full of flavor and cooks in just 15 minutes under the broiler—perfect for a weeknight meal! This bacon-wrapped pesto chicken is a real game changer. Quick to prepare and fast to cook, it delivers great flavor and a moist interior every time. One … Read more

This creamy Citrus Tahini dressing is a bright, savory drizzle for salads and roasted vegetables. Oil-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined-sugar-free, it comes together in minutes with a jar and a whisk. If you love tahini, this dressing highlights its rich, slightly bitter flavor balanced by fresh citrus and tangy apple cider vinegar. It’s not overly … Read more

Convenient canned tuna stars in these protein-packed Tuscan Tuna Bowls. Made with solid white albacore tuna, whole wheat pasta, baby kale, tomatoes, edamame, and avocado, this nutrient-rich bowl makes a satisfying lunch or dinner. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating at least two seafood meals per week. For pregnant and nursing women the advice … Read more

If you want tender, flavorful meatballs that are outrageously easy and ready in a fraction of the time, the Instant Pot is your best friend. These meatballs are one of my go-to dishes for gatherings—always requested—and they shine on their own, in pasta, or stuffed into a classic meatball parm hero. Start by building a … Read more

Halloumi eggs brighten any weekend breakfast with bold Middle Eastern flavors. From za’atar and Aleppo pepper to a side of harissa, this dish wakes up the palate while putting a fresh salad on the plate first. Inspired by a dish at Cafe Mogador in New York, this home version recreates the same mix of textures … Read more

Biscotti are a holiday classic, and this Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Biscotti recipe is sure to become a favorite. I learned this method from my mother, who would make batch after batch before Christmas and often dip them in chocolate—my favorite way to enjoy them. I make plenty every year to share with friends and … Read more

Have you ever noticed how spring feels like a season of fresh starts? The basic framework of our lives remains the same, yet each spring it produces something new. Take a tree in your yard. The trunk, roots and thick branches may have been there for decades, but every spring the tree renews itself with … Read more