I’m often surprised by how many sangria recipes rely on extra sugar or soda to be tasty. This white wine sangria keeps things simple: its natural sweetness comes from ripe stone fruit and its sparkle from sparkling water. No added sugar or soda required—just fresh fruit, a good dry white, and a little fizz. White … Read more

This classic Red Velvet Cupcake recipe with cream cheese frosting is simple to make and incredibly delicious. The frosting is silky and versatile—you’ll want to use it on everything. With Valentine’s Day just a day away, I saved this classic for last. These Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are made from scratch to … Read more

Creamy, savory, and made for sharing, this Cold Crab Dip is a fast, crowd-pleasing appetizer that comes together in about five minutes with simple ingredients. If you like warm, baked seafood dips, a charred crab dip is fantastic. But when you want something lighter, chilled, and just as rich in flavor, this cold crab dip … Read more

Brats on Blackstone are one of the simplest and most satisfying meals to make on a flat top griddle. With a caramelized sear on the outside and a juicy interior, bratwurst cooked on a Blackstone griddle delivers big flavor with minimal fuss. Why You’ll Love Cooking Brats on the Blackstone Cooking brats on a Blackstone … Read more

Before peach season ends in New York, I wanted to share this fresh peach pound cake recipe. It’s baked in a bundt pan so the shape is effortless, and it’s finished with a light brown sugar bourbon glaze. The bourbon is just enough to give the glaze a subtle, rounded warmth without overpowering the cake’s … Read more

There’s no guilt like walking past a group of 10-year-olds selling Girl Scout cookies at the grocery store and not stopping. It feels like crushing tiny entrepreneurial dreams. I don’t care how much the price of those boxes has climbed—my heart won’t let me walk away. It shouldn’t be hard, since they don’t sell anything … Read more

Every summer my garden delivers an abundance of produce and I find myself harvesting more than I can eat at once. Right now the zucchini, eggplants and green beans are especially generous, and I seem to be picking a basket of fresh vegetables every day. While I always enjoy simply lightly blanching tender green beans … Read more

Focaccia pizza bread is one of the simplest and most satisfying pizzas you can make at home. With no kneading required, a light, airy base and endless topping options, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd, serving at a casual gathering, or packing into lunchboxes. This version is topped with crispy pepperoni, olives and a golden, … Read more

This Butterfinger Cake is a moist, chocolate cake that’s poked and filled with a creamy peanut butter filling, then finished with a Butterfinger cream cheese frosting and extra Butterfinger pieces on top. It combines rich chocolate, smooth peanut butter, and crunchy candy for a decadent dessert that’s great for parties, birthdays, or whenever you want … Read more

These Coffee Cake Muffins finished with a vanilla-cardamom glaze are a cozy treat for mornings, brunches, or an anytime snack alongside a hot cup of coffee. In Mark’s family, serving coffee cake on Christmas morning—right after stockings and before the big gift opening—has been a beloved tradition for years. This season we decided to give … Read more