Sep 13 2026
Kohlrabi is one of those vegetables that can be easy to overlook at the farmers’ market. With its round, slightly alien-looking bulb and leafy stems, it does not immediately reveal just how versatile it can be in the kitchen. Peel away the tougher outer layer, though, and you will find crisp, juicy flesh with a …
Aug 31 2026
Crispy, savory, and just a little nutty, these sesame sea salt kale chips turn a simple bunch of fresh kale into an irresistible homemade snack. Each crinkled leaf bakes until delicate and crisp, with toasted sesame seeds, sea salt, garlic, lemon zest, and nutritional yeast tucked into all those little folds and edges. If you …
Aug 26 2026
Few desserts manage to taste quite as cheerful as a good lemon bar. Beneath that snowy dusting of powdered sugar is a bright, sunny lemon filling—silky, sweet, and unapologetically tart—resting on a buttery shortbread crust. Inspired by the classic lemon bars pictured here, this recipe is all about getting those simple layers just right: a …
Aug 24 2026
There is a brief, glorious stretch of summer when tomatoes seem to be everywhere. Garden vines bend beneath their weight, farmers’ market tables overflow with heirlooms in shades of red, gold, green, and purple, and even a simple tomato sandwich suddenly feels like something worth celebrating. This is the moment to let tomatoes be the …
Dec 28 2025
Golden, crisp, and filled with savory seasoned pork and vegetables, lumpia is the kind of appetizer that has a habit of disappearing almost as quickly as it reaches the table. These slender Filipino spring rolls fry up wonderfully crunchy on the outside while remaining juicy and flavorful inside. This pork version is inspired by lumpiang …
Dec 20 2025
There are some treats that instantly bring back childhood memories, and a pan of homemade rice crispy treats is definitely one of them. Sweet melted marshmallows, buttery crisp rice cereal, and just a hint of vanilla come together in a dessert that is wonderfully gooey, crunchy, and almost impossible to stop eating. Part of their …
Dec 18 2025
Golden on the outside, cheesy and savory in the middle, and just spicy enough to keep you reaching for another, these spicy cheese sausage balls are made for parties. They are especially good during the holidays, when an appetizer that can be mixed, rolled, and baked ahead of time is worth its weight in gold. …
Nov 24 2025
Crispy cereal, salty pretzels, toasted nuts, crunchy bagel chips, and plenty of buttery Worcestershire seasoning make homemade Chex Mix one of those snacks that is almost impossible to leave alone once the bowl lands on the table. This oven-baked version keeps everything people love about classic party mix but gives it a slightly bolder Pop …
Nov 13 2025
Thanksgiving appetizers have a tricky job. They need to give arriving guests something delicious to nibble while the turkey finishes roasting and the gravy comes together, but they should not be so heavy that everyone arrives at the dinner table already full. That is why the best Thanksgiving appetizer spread is usually a mixture of …
Nov 13 2025
Crisp toasted baguette, creamy goat cheese, tart cranberry sauce, toasted pecans, and just a hint of rosemary make these cranberry and goat cheese crostini an easy holiday appetizer that looks much more elaborate than it actually is. They are especially well suited to Thanksgiving and Christmas because the flavors already feel at home on a …
