Costa has begun claiming it is the UK’s favourite coffee shop, but I’m not convinced. Having tried their coffee, I find the assertion hard to accept. The people surveyed for that claim have probably never visited independent spots such as Laynes, La Bottega Milanese or Opposite in Leeds, or Bold Street Coffee in Liverpool. Bold … Read more

Bring the iconic Big Mac flavor to your table in a fast, fun format with these Big Mac Smashed Tacos. This gluten-free, cleaner take swaps the bun for corn tortillas and pairs a seasoned, pressed smash burger with a creamy homemade Big Mac sauce. The result is a juicy, melty, and craveable taco that’s simple … Read more

A cold, rainy day had me craving slow-cooked comfort food, so I picked up a top sirloin roast and prepared a simple herb and mustard rub. The roast was coated with a paste of Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh thyme, then slow-roasted at low temperature before finishing with a high-heat blast to … Read more

Jazz up your vegan Taco Tuesday with jackfruit carnitas! This quick, flavorful jackfruit carnitas recipe works beautifully in tacos, enchiladas, burritos, tostadas, or on nachos. I love this jackfruit carnitas recipe. As a fan of healthy vegan Mexican food, I adapted a BBQ jackfruit technique into a savory Mexican-style carnitas. Jackfruit’s stringy, meaty texture makes … Read more

I need to be honest: for most of my 27 years I didn’t take sleep seriously. It was something I squeezed in so I could function the next day. In college I would go out drinking, fall asleep around 2 a.m., and wake at 5 a.m. to go to work. After college I worked late, … Read more

Summer is winding down, but there’s still time to enjoy crowd-pleasing recipes perfect for Labor Day weekend. Below is a curated collection of easy, flavorful dishes and drinks that work well for casual gatherings or backyard parties. I hope these ideas inspire your menu and make entertaining simple and delicious. Watermelon Limeade Cocktail Light, refreshing, … Read more

Pulled Pork Buns made in the slow cooker deliver tender, flavorful meat with an ideal sauce-to-meat ratio. The pork is rubbed with a simple dry herb mix, then slow-simmered in a rich barbecue sauce until it falls apart. Serve on warm buns for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal. Delicious Pulled Pork Buns If you enjoy pulled … Read more

Soft, tender yellow cake layers with a hint of cinnamon baked atop a caramelized bed of juicy peaches. This upside-down sheet cake is delightful on its own or served a la mode with ice cream. Jump to Recipe Upside Down Peach Sheet Cake This sheet cake was inspired by my Peach Upside Down Cake from … Read more

Smoking beef short ribs is easier than you think and yields incredibly tender, flavorful results. These smoked beef short ribs develop a rich, caramelized crust and fall-apart meat when rubbed with a simple dry rub and smoked low and slow. Beef short ribs are a favorite for good reason. When smoked, they take on deep … Read more

This high-protein mug cake is soft, fluffy, and ready in about a minute. Made with protein powder and oat flour, it delivers over 24 g of protein per serving. This single-serve microwave recipe is naturally eggless, vegan-friendly when using plant protein and non-dairy milk, and reliably moist — never dry or rubbery when prepared correctly. … Read more