Hello from Thailand! What a week it’s been — visiting my parents in Korea and traveling to Japan felt like a dream, with daily hot springs and stunning fall foliage. I’m relaxed and happy, and surprisingly haven’t had major digestive issues. I’ve learned to navigate Korean cuisine easily, and in Japan I tried a bit … Read more

Instant Pot Cuban Black Beans are flavorful and largely authentic. These pressure-cooked black beans work beautifully as a side or served over rice for a satisfying main. Making Cuban-style black beans from dry beans in the Instant Pot is simple and dependable. Originally published on 6/06/2019 Black Beans in the Instant Pot Black beans are … Read more

These roast parsnips are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and a delicious addition to any dinner table. They develop a sticky, savoury-sweet glaze, taste amazing, and are simple to prepare. This roasted parsnips recipe is naturally gluten-free, Paleo, and vegan-friendly. Recipe Difficulty – Very Easy Table of Contents Why this recipe works Ingredients to make Roast Parsnips … Read more

Levain Bakery – If you love intense, fudgy cookies, Levain Bakery’s Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip cookies are unmatched. Baked with generous chunks of high-quality dark chocolate and just the right balance of butter and brown sugar, these cookies deliver a crisp exterior that gives way to an unbelievably gooey, … Read more

Today’s review of Joanna Gaines’ Chicken Tacos with Corn Tortillas from her Magnolia Table Cookbook Vol. 2 is a dependable weeknight meal that should please the whole family. The review… This recipe is ideal for busy evenings. It follows a straightforward, low-effort approach: place boneless chicken and seasonings in a roasting pan, cover, and bake. … Read more

This Croque Madame combines a silky béchamel cheese sauce, lean Canadian bacon, and Swiss cheese tucked between thick slices of crusty bread, finished with a fried egg on top. Rich enough for dinner and elegant enough for brunch, it’s surprisingly simple to prepare at home. On my first trip to France I lived on bread, … Read more

If you want a quick, wholesome snack that delivers a boost of energy, No-Bake Energy Bites are an excellent choice. These small, tasty bites require no oven time, come together fast, and can be tailored with ingredients you enjoy. Tahini—smooth paste made from ground sesame seeds—is a favorite addition for its protein, healthy fats, and … Read more

Do people still reach for plain white potatoes as often as they used to?   Don’t get me wrong—French fries remain essential, and latkes are coming next month. But increasingly, plain mashed potatoes feel like a missed opportunity when we can enjoy cauliflower purée, whipped celery root, or smashed turnips instead.   My favorite alternative … Read more

Hello on a beautiful November day! Friends, your response to our new post last week was amazing. Thank you so much to everyone who helped us choose the name for our new weekly feature. Simply Stated won decisively with 72% of the votes. We also want to take a moment to acknowledge how challenging this … Read more

Do you hear that soft humming? It’s the sound of the season shifting—my humidifier running full blast. With it comes the hint of crisp autumn air and the inevitable scent of pumpkin spice everywhere. The days are in that in-between phase where the air feels cooler but the weather still clings to summer. Translation: too … Read more