This Winter Wonderland Cake brings all the magic of winter into one show-stopping dessert. With snowy white and icy blue frosting, marshmallow snowmen, sugar cone Christmas trees and a powdered-sugar snow drip, it’s an ideal centerpiece for holiday parties and winter-themed gatherings. Winter is here and the holidays are around the corner. This festive Winter … Read more

Table of Contents What is Skirt Steak? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SKIRT STEAK AND FLANK STEAK? SKIRT STEAK MARINADE Equipment Sous Vide Skirt Steak Marinade and Recipe Ingredients Instructions Skirt steak is one of my favorite cuts of beef, and sous vide is one of the best ways to cook it. Below you’ll find an … Read more

If you love breakfast, these sweet potato pancakes with whipped maple butter are a delicious change from ordinary pancakes. They bring a warm sweet potato flavor and make a cozy, satisfying morning meal any time of year. Sweet Potato Pancakes Recipe Breakfast is my favorite meal, whether I’m eating out or cooking at home. There’s … Read more

Hand pies are a timeless dessert that work year-round. This hand pies recipe is one of my favorites: a light, flaky crust filled with apple pie filling and cooked until golden—either in the oven or the air fryer. You can bake these hand pies in a conventional oven or make air fryer hand pies. Both … Read more

Am I the only one who gets stressed about what to serve when friends come for dinner? Last Sunday some longtime friends dropped by and I wanted something healthy, customizable, impressive, and simple—because my weekend had been packed with work and house projects. I made these Roasted Beet and White Bean Power Bowls with Apple … Read more

I’ve long thought of parenting as “an 18-year-long game,” expecting my role would shrink once my children reached adulthood. Now that I have a 19-year-old, I see that parenting does change—and should scale back—but it doesn’t end overnight. It evolves into a different kind of relationship. Kim Muench coaches parents of “emerging adults,” a useful … Read more

Tea is enjoyed worldwide for its variety of flavors and its nutritional benefits. In countries such as China and Japan, tea brewing is deeply rooted in daily life and refined into an art. Even without formal training, anyone can brew a satisfying cup at home. Frequent tea drinkers often notice small details that newcomers miss: … Read more

Over the last year and a half of blogging, I’ve developed a serious appreciation for steak. “Developed” might be an understatement — I can’t get enough of it and I regret the many years I didn’t discover how delicious it is. It’s like falling for someone who changes your life — suddenly you can’t remember … Read more

I love eggs for breakfast, and these meal-prep egg white muffins—made three ways—are a perfect, versatile option. They’re simple to prepare and easy to customize for variety. My muffin tin gets far more use for savory meal prep than for sweet muffins; it makes ideal bite-sized portions for quick breakfasts or snacks. This recipe is … Read more

Puff pastry is undeniably delicious, and it can be made healthier by using whole grain flours. I call this a healthy puff pastry alternative because it keeps better ingredients and skips the time-consuming, technical steps of traditional pâte feuilletée. If you’re short on time (or energy), this method delivers crisp, buttery layers without hours of … Read more