This homemade taco seasoning recipe is simple and made with ingredients you likely already have. It adds bright, balanced flavor to tacos, enchiladas, soups and more. Make your own taco seasoning at home and control the heat and salt to suit your family. This blend works perfectly in tacos, enchiladas, flautas and taco soup. It’s … Read more

This matcha crepe cake features more than 30 ultra-thin matcha crepes layered with a light vanilla-mascarpone whipped cream. The result is a delicate, soft, and creamy mille-feuille–style cake with pronounced matcha and vanilla notes. The crepes are made quickly in a blender for an easy, consistent batter, and you only need a stovetop — no … Read more

I’m sorry. I truly am. I’ve been a little selfish. I kept this recipe to myself for more than a year because it’s one of my absolute favorites from the kitchen. I couldn’t bear the idea of sharing it, but that’s not fair to you. So here it is — my genuine apology and the … Read more

My husband and I have always favored homemade waffles. From one of the first batches I ever made — a sourdough-style recipe inspired by King Arthur Flour — we were smitten. Lately my sourdough starter has languished, so I developed another go-to waffle recipe that’s easier, doesn’t require a starter, and comes together in about … Read more

These chocolate shortbread cookies are rich, buttery chocolate shortbread rounds dipped in dark chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of flaked salt. With only a handful of pantry ingredients and a straightforward technique, they are an easy cookie to prepare and keep well for gifting or storing. This chocolate shortbread cookies recipe is perfect for … Read more

My husband and I attended the Natural Products Expo West trade show again this year and were struck by the sheer number of new gluten-free products. We couldn’t visit every booth that carried gluten-free items—last year we managed to cover them all—but the expansion in product lines was remarkable. In 2011 many manufacturers were asking … Read more

This Crispy Pork Carnitas recipe shows you how to get deeply flavored pulled pork with almost no fuss. The pork simmers slowly in a bright citrus marinade—fresh orange juice and zest, lime juice, onions, garlic and traditional Mexican spices—until it becomes fall-apart tender. A final quick broil crisps the edges for the best contrast between … Read more

  Do you spend most of your workday at a desk, tapping away at a computer for hours? When you need a quick pick-me-up at the office, do you head to the vending machine for whatever looks tempting, wishing Melissa’s products were available instead? Or maybe you walk to the nearest coffee shop for a … Read more

Skip the oven and cool off with these easy no-bake summer desserts. When the heat of summer arrives, firing up the oven is the last thing you want to do. Fortunately, no-bake desserts let you enjoy sweet, impressive treats without adding extra warmth to your kitchen. Below are nine simple, crowd-pleasing no-bake recipes that come … Read more

Soft, tender, and full of chocolate, this Mini Chocolate Chip Muffin recipe is a delightful option for breakfast, an after-school snack, or a portable treat for road trips. These tiny muffins bake quickly, offer a light, fluffy texture, and are loaded with mini chocolate chips for maximum chocolatey bites. The recipe is straightforward and uses … Read more