Quick and easy pumpkin dip made with simple ingredients — fluffy, creamy, and packed with pumpkin puree, warm spices, cream cheese, and whipped topping. This cheesecake-style dip is perfect for fall and pairs especially well with gingersnap cookies. This pumpkin dip is ideal for serving with fruit, mini cakes, graham crackers, or cookies. It’s simple … Read more

One of my favorite quick vegetable sides is this Balsamic Garlic Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms. It’s easy to prepare and full of flavor — the sweet-tart balsamic vinegar gives the vegetables a lovely caramelized finish. I couldn’t get enough. Serve this healthy side with your preferred protein for a complete meal. Balsamic Garlic Roasted … Read more

This shrimp yaki udon is quick and simple to prepare—ready in about 15 minutes. Savory with a touch of tang, it features bouncy, chewy udon noodles, tender shrimp and a mix of crisp vegetables. Finish with Kewpie mayo for extra creaminess. Shrimp yaki udon makes a perfect weekday lunch or dinner. Using frozen udon keeps … Read more

SUNDAY Turkey and Wild Rice Soup. Use up those Thanksgiving leftovers for a comforting, flavorful meal that stretches your turkey and turns odds and ends into a hearty dinner. MONDAY It’s Cyber Monday with a special on free shipping for my cookbook anywhere in the US, plus a limited-time discount on my online cooking school—save … Read more

Printable shopping list If you love classic comfort food, this week’s menu is for you. Our baked mac and cheese is a family favorite and the perfect cozy dinner. What’s on the Menu? These classic, family-friendly dinners are easy to prepare. I often double recipes and freeze a portion for a quick meal later in … Read more

I love fresh summer zucchini and often want to enjoy it in soups, stews and bakes throughout the year. Because zucchini is seasonal, freezing it is an easy way to preserve its flavor and texture so you can use it any time. Below are clear, practical methods for freezing zucchini as slices or grated, with … Read more

These Dark Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are loaded with dark chocolate, dried cranberries, and pecans. Thick and soft, they’re the perfect cookie for fall. Sink your teeth into these decadent Dark Chocolate Cranberry Cookies, where rich dark chocolate meets tart dried cranberries and crunchy pecans. I adapted my best chocolate chip cookie base and added autumn-inspired … Read more

Chewy, easy, and ready without chilling—these double chocolate oatmeal cookies combine a chocolate-oatmeal cookie base with plenty of chocolate chips for a deeply chocolatey, satisfying treat. WHY YOU’LL LOVE THEM Perfect texture. Chewy centers with slightly crisp edges give these cookies an ideal bite. No dough chilling required. The dough comes together quickly and bakes … Read more

Clear fruit glaze—often called apricot glaze or fruit tart glaze—is a simple, glossy finish for fruit tarts, dessert pizzas, fruit flans, cheesecakes, and other baked goods. This easy recipe shows how to make a light, transparent glaze that protects fruit, preserves its color, and gives your pastry a bakery-style shine. Fruit tart glaze recipe This … Read more