This 20-minute, 3-ingredient mango compote (or coulis) is quick to make and packed with tropical flavor — a versatile warm or chilled topping for vegan ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, and more. Table of contents The BEST Mango Compote in under 20 Minutes Mango Coulis Vs. Compote The Ingredients How to Make Mango Compote (Or Coulis) … Read more
By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On February 26, 2026 Chewy around the edges and soft in the middle, these Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are quick to make and simple to bake. This paleo-friendly cookie gets its bakery-style texture from a single extra ingredient that makes all the difference. You’re going to love these … Read more
Winter in Buenos Aires is drawing to a close, and the sunny days are inviting more exploration. I began discovering Argentina’s charms with a visit to one of the region’s most celebrated estancias near the capital.
Just as the United States has wide-open ranches and cowboys, Argentina offers historic estancias tended by gallant gauchos. For our day trip we chose Estancia La Porteña in San Antonio de Areco, about a 90-minute drive from Buenos Aires.
These festive frangipane mince pies are a lovely treat for the Christmas season. Filled with fruity mincemeat and topped with a homemade almond frangipane, they offer a delicious alternative to traditional mince pies. Using ready-rolled shortcrust pastry keeps these pies quick and simple. Roll out the pastry, press rounds into a greased bun tin, spoon … Read more
Black Pepper Chicken with Mushrooms is an easy, comforting stir-fry that delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. Tender chicken strips hit a hot wok, mushrooms release their earthy aroma, and freshly cracked black pepper adds a lively, warming bite. A glossy sauce made from soy and oyster sauce with a touch of sesame oil clings … Read more
This sandwich is far from ordinary. Layers of savory salumi, creamy fresh mozzarella, peppery arugula, crisp fennel, and bright pesto are stacked inside a ciabatta loaf to create a bold, flavorful picnic sandwich. The Hollywood Bowl is one of my favorite Southern California venues. My family and I try to catch as many summer performances … Read more
These Peruvian Chicken Breast Skewers capture everything I love about grilling: bold flavor, fast cook time, and easy cleanup. They’re a lighter, streamlined version of my Grilled Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce, designed for quick weeknight meals without sacrificing the bright, garlicky, citrus-forward Peruvian profile. If you’re already a fan of Peruvian flavors—tangy lime, fragrant … Read more
These sourdough pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies are tender, warmly spiced, and perfectly chewy with a subtle sourdough tang. They capture the flavors of pumpkin pie in cookie form and fill your kitchen with cozy fall aromas. The dough chills very well, so you can prepare it in advance and bake fresh cookies whenever you like. These … Read more
If you usually reach for the frozen sheet, try this 15-minute method for making puff pastry at home. A simple rough puff pastry is surprisingly fast and versatile — once you make one sheet from scratch, you’ll have endless sweet and savory possibilities. Below you’ll find the recipe, instructions, storage tips, and nine ideas for … Read more