Christmas and cookies are two of the best parts of the holiday season, and when they come together, the result is pure festive joy. During November and December, there is almost always a batch of holiday cookies on the counter, a tray cooling on a rack, or dough chilling in the refrigerator ready to be … Read more

When you think of a classic yellow birthday cake, it is hard not to picture soft, homemade yellow cake layers covered with a generous amount of chocolate buttercream. This cake is simple, familiar, and always welcome at celebrations. It has the comforting flavor of vanilla, a tender crumb, and just the right amount of richness … Read more

Fresh, local produce is one of the best parts of summer, and this grilled vegetable pasta salad is a simple, flavorful way to enjoy it. When markets and gardens are full of zucchini, asparagus, and sweet peppers, it is the perfect time to turn those colorful vegetables into a healthy summer pasta salad that works … Read more

Two Ingredient Lemon Cake Bars are light, moist, sweet, and bright with a refreshing lemon flavor. They are soft, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make with only two simple ingredients. Looking for a classic lemon bar recipe instead? Try these Lemon Bars. What We Love This two ingredient lemon cake bars recipe is incredibly simple … Read more

The Cosmopolitan Cocktail Is Beautiful, Refreshing, and Delicious with Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice, and Orange Liqueur The Classic Cosmopolitan Cocktail is one of those drinks that looks elegant, tastes bright and refreshing, and is surprisingly simple to make at home. With vodka, cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur, this pink cocktail delivers … Read more

If you want a fast breakfast that tastes better than a microwaved meal, an air fryer Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich is a simple upgrade. Frozen breakfast sandwiches are convenient, but the microwave can make the croissant, biscuit, or muffin soft and rubbery. The air fryer helps the bread turn lightly crisp while the cheese melts … Read more

These savory cheese puff pastry pinwheels are crisp, flaky, and filled with a simple farmer’s cheese and herb mixture. They are made with my light rough-puff pastry dough, which rolls very thin and bakes into delicate, golden layers. A thin layer of cheese filling adds flavor without making the pastry heavy or soggy. You can … Read more

Graduation season is the perfect time to make a thoughtful, colorful candy lei. If fresh flower lei are not easy to find, or if you want a more budget-friendly graduation gift, a handmade candy lei is a fun and personal alternative. It is also easy to customize with school colors, a mascot theme, or a … Read more

This Peach Crumble with Oats is a simple, comforting dessert filled with juicy peach flavor and finished with a buttery oat streusel topping. It is easy enough for a weeknight treat but special enough to serve at summer gatherings, family dinners, or anytime you want a warm fruit dessert. Peaches are a favorite for summer … Read more

This easy 10-minute baked flatbread is topped with creamy fontina, tangy crumbled blue cheese, sweet red grapes, fresh rosemary, and peppery arugula. It is warm, flavorful, simple to make, and comes in at under 300 calories per serving. Why Make This Recipe? This grape fontina blue cheese arugula flatbread delivers a lot of flavor with … Read more