Blackstone Crab and Corn Ravioli blends creamy, cheesy ravioli with sweet corn and tender crab meat for a decadent griddle-cooked dinner. This recipe is built for a flat top griddle like a Blackstone but translates well to any large, flat cooking surface. It’s simple enough for a weeknight and impressive enough for guests. Corn and … Read more

These Easter Bunny Milano Cookies are adorable, quick to make, and perfect for a no-bake holiday treat. Using store-bought Milano cookies makes assembly simple, so kids and adults can decorate together and create charming bunny faces for Easter brunch, snacks, or a festive dessert table. I loved how these turned out — so simple and … Read more

This Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken is a quick, creamy one-pot meal that comes together in about 30 minutes. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner: comforting, family-friendly, and minimal cleanup. Why You’ll Love This One Pot Pasta One-pot cooking means fewer dishes and faster cleanup. The sauce is creamy and savory from garlic and parmesan. Small … Read more

You spoke, and the field is set: these are the names that advanced to the Girls’ Quarter Finals in March Madness Baby Names 2019. Here’s a concise recap of the Opening Round results and what they reveal about current naming tastes. Sweetly vintage Faye overwhelmingly defeated Phryne, taking over 80% of the vote. Phryne sparks … Read more

This chocolate espresso martini is a decadent dessert cocktail perfect for a nightcap. It blends vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso and chocolate liqueur into a creamy, balanced drink with just enough chocolate to satisfy a sweet tooth. Best of all, you don’t need an espresso machine—instant espresso works well when fresh espresso isn’t available. Why … Read more

Pecans, chocolate and dates combine to make a luscious, naturally sweet spread I call “Turtle Butter.” It’s rich, chocolatey and slightly caramel-like from the dates and maple syrup. Use it anywhere you’d reach for Nutella — on toast, crackers, in sandwiches, swirled into oatmeal or yogurt, or warmed and turned into a quick panini filling. … Read more

These are my favorite winter soup recipes—simple, comforting, and easy to rotate through as the cold months arrive. Each one can be prepared on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in the Instant Pot, depending on your schedule and equipment. These soups are designed to warm you up, make great leftovers, and require common … Read more

Germs are everywhere. When you can’t reach a sink, a simple homemade hand sanitizer gel can help keep your hands clean. This natural, kid-friendly recipe uses aloe vera as a base and blends a few skin-supporting ingredients with essential oils for a pleasant scent and added antimicrobial support. If you prefer a spray, there are … Read more

This vegan Starbucks-style Lemon Loaf balances bright lemon flavor with a sweet, silky lemon glaze. Made from simple, plant-based ingredients, it’s easy to prepare and tastes just like the café original. Starbucks’ lemon loaf is a longtime favorite for its tender crumb and tart-sweet glaze. If you follow a vegan or dairy-free diet, this copycat … Read more

Even if summer hasn’t fully arrived, this vegan pistachio coconut ice cream is a fantastic way to welcome warmer days. Rich, creamy and naturally dairy-free, it works perfectly as either frozen pops or scoopable no-churn ice cream. The base is simple: full-fat coconut milk blended with pistachios for flavor and a beautiful green hue, dark … Read more