Attention lemon lovers – make this summer pasta salad as soon as you can! Bright lemon flavor, just a handful of ingredients, and super easy to prepare. You’ll love this lemon basil pasta salad. Pasta salad is the perfect summer side, and when you add fresh basil, a squeeze of lemon, and plenty of parmesan, … Read more

If you love the vanilla coffee from your favorite café, try this simple homemade version. With just a few ingredients and easy steps you can enjoy a rich, creamy vanilla coffee at home anytime. Savoring a well-made vanilla coffee doesn’t require a trip out. This easy recipe recreates the café flavor using natural ingredients and … Read more

I intended this to be a short “Top 5 Questions We Ask Restaurants,” but screening restaurants for safe gluten-free dining turned out to be more involved. Here are the practical tips my family uses when we evaluate a restaurant and dine out. My son loves trying new places. At almost 13 he’s starting to go … Read more

A monthly selection of enjoyable things to see, do, buy, read, watch, and more. Some links in this article are affiliate links; if you click them I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. I hope it’s starting to feel like summer where you are. We’re still awaiting consistently warm days … Read more

This Chicken Curry Recipe uses a simple homemade curry paste and delivers bright, creamy, and deeply aromatic flavors inspired by Thai and Indian cuisine. It’s colorful, fragrant, and easy to adapt — a recipe you’ll return to again and again. This curry was born from a desire to make a flavorful chicken curry from scratch … Read more

Butternut Squash and Red Pepper Soup is a lovely way to welcome cooler weather. It’s creamy, vibrant, and flexible: serve it chilled on a warm day for a refreshing bowl, or enjoy it piping hot when the temperatures drop. This version has a gentle spice from cumin and red pepper flakes and can easily be … Read more

Pork tenderloin is one of my favorite quick and versatile dinner options. Because of its size, it cooks in about 20–25 minutes and stays juicy and flavorful, making it ideal for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for guests. I like to roast the tenderloin on a sheet pan with asparagus and top everything with a … Read more

Southern deviled eggs with bacon are a timeless combo—bacon and eggs—and these deviled eggs deliver every time. They are savory, moist, and have a pleasant tang and gentle heat from the sour cream and paprika. This is one of the best deviled egg recipes you can make: creamy, hand-held appetizers with salty bacon and a … Read more

These 4th of July Sugar Cookies are an ideal treat for Fourth of July or Memorial Day celebrations. The royal icing gives each star-shaped cookie a beautiful, festive finish that looks impressive but is surprisingly simple to make. Decorated in red, white, and blue, these cookies are perfect for parties, cookouts, or gifting. The buttery … Read more

SUNDAY Marcella Hazan’s bolognese is a true comfort-food classic. Rich and deeply flavored, it shines when tossed with high-quality pasta, but it also pairs well with alternatives like riced cauliflower or spaghetti squash for lighter meals. Prepare the sauce slowly so the flavors develop fully—tomato, milk and a long simmer turn simple ingredients into something … Read more