These goat cheese crepes are simple to prepare and filled with creamy crumbled goat cheese. Make a thin crepe batter, sauté a medley of vegetables, and assemble warm crepes in one skillet for an easy savory meal. Savory Cheese Crepes Crepes are incredibly versatile—like an omelet, you can customize them to suit your tastes. Goat … Read more

Classic red velvet cake gets a spooky makeover in this black velvet edition perfect for Halloween! I’m thrilled to share this Black Velvet Cake recipe — I could hardly contain my excitement during the photoshoot. It’s a fun, dramatic twist on classic red velvet that’s ideal for Halloween or any time you want a show-stopping … Read more

These gourmet-looking pancakes are easy to make. Start with Bisquick mix, add ripe bananas and a few warm spices, and you’ll end up with a scrumptious stack of banana bread pancakes. A few weekends ago I was deciding what to make for Sunday breakfast. The kids wanted pancakes, and while plain pancakes aren’t my favorite, … Read more

I have two of the best words for a romantic dinner: impressive AND simple! My pan seared pork chops are brined and reverse-seared, which keeps them juicy and tender with minimal hands-on work. And the sauce! Creamy, slightly spicy, and sweet — it’s everything you want in a pan sauce. Open a bottle of wine … Read more

My grandmother used to visit relatives in Melfi, a mid-mountain town in Basilicata in southern Italy, about twice a year: in summer and just before Christmas. I usually joined her and my grandfather in summer, but I couldn’t miss school in December, so I waited at home, daydreaming about the bags of treats she would … Read more

This banana muffin recipe is incredibly simple to make in one bowl and yields tender, flavorful muffins. Keep them plain or add mix-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra interest. Serve warm with eggs for breakfast or pack them as a satisfying after-school snack. Use heavily freckled, ripe (but not fully black) bananas … Read more

I’m trying to ignore the fact that summer vacation for my son is already halfway over—I just love having him home every day! Back-to-school season is right around the corner, and I’m starting to notice the school supply displays in the stores. Every year when I spot them I get a little thrill. There’s something … Read more

7 Layer Chili Dog Dip – Ready for game day, this cheesy chip dip brings seven layers of chili-dog flavor to your snack table. PIN IT FOR LATER! If you’re a fan of chili dogs, you might also enjoy Coney Island-style hot dogs. This dip captures that same satisfying mix of savory chili, hot dog … Read more

Asked to bring fruit to a brunch or potluck? Try fresh fruit kabobs! Colorful fruit cubes threaded on skewers are portable, tasty, and effortless to prepare. Spring has arrived in the Pacific Northwest, bringing milder temperatures, sunny days, and the occasional rainy spell. With backyard barbecues and family gatherings on the horizon, simple, fresh dishes … Read more

If you have a child who loves Minecraft and tends to procrastinate, you know how helpful it is to have school supplies ready for after-school homework time. Small interruptions — like searching for a sharpened pencil or a scrap of paper — can turn into several minutes lost before work resumes. Enter the Homework Tool … Read more