My favorite tips and tricks for building the perfect cheese board with your favorite charcuterie — simple, beautiful and ready in minutes. Ideal for everyday entertaining. Cheese boards are one of my go-to entertaining tools. I love charcuterie and assemble boards whenever we have guests or visit wineries. They’re visually appealing, offer a variety of … Read more

Bourbon Apple Cider is the perfect drink for embracing the best of fall. Simple to make and delightful to sip, it pairs the warm depth of bourbon with the bright, tart-sweet flavor of fresh apple cider. This autumn in New York has been especially lovely—crisp days and brilliant foliage—and for anyone who loves the season, … Read more

A lamb loin roast is a tasty, quicker alternative to a traditional roast. Stuffing the loin with herbs, nuts and mustard adds bright flavour and texture while keeping the meat tender and juicy. Read on for a simple, reliable method to make a pistachio- and herb-stuffed lamb loin. 🥘 Ingredients To make this dish you … Read more

This Buffalo Chicken Thigh recipe is flavorful, flexible, and a fast way to elevate a simple chicken dinner. Easy Buffalo Chicken Thighs Season, sear, toss in sauce, and serve — it’s that simple. This stovetop method transforms boneless chicken thighs into juicy, bold-tasting bites in minutes. If you love classic buffalo wings, you’ll appreciate how … Read more

Time to upgrade the ramen in your pantry—this isn’t the instant ramen you remember from college. Skip the seasoning packet and make a simple, flavorful sesame garlic sauce with pantry staples. Garlic Sesame Ramen Noodles for Two is quick, satisfying, and perfect for a fast weeknight meal. What you’ll need for Garlic Sesame Ramen Noodles … Read more

These Chocolate Chip Energy Bites are an ideal snack for kids—full of slow-releasing carbs from oats and protein from peanut butter and flaxseed. They even look a bit like healthy cake pops. Today my fussy eater started school full time after a few weeks of half days, and like any parent I’m curious whether she … Read more

This buttery yeast bread is a German Christmas classic. Studded with rum-soaked dried fruit and filled with homemade marzipan, this Stollen will become a holiday favorite. Stollen 5 from 1 vote Print Recipe Makes 2 loaves Ingredients    1 cup (196 grams) dried apricots, chopped 1 cup (144 grams) dried cherries ½ cup (70 grams) … Read more

As I mentioned a few weeks ago, this season has been exceptional for growing chillies. Even now, in mid-December, the very last pods have ripened and I’m still harvesting ripe Scotch Bonnets. The photo above shows the final bonnet of the year, taken from a plant that spent the summer under glass. I harvested the … Read more

Have you ever seen a photograph in a food magazine or on Instagram of vine‑roasted cherry tomatoes—slightly wilted, glossy, and beautifully rustic—and wondered, “How do I roast cherry tomatoes on the vine?” The answer is simple: roasting cherry tomatoes takes just a few ingredients and minimal effort. Below you’ll find straightforward guidance on ingredients, preparation, … Read more

This vibrant, nutrient-packed Avocado Kale Salad combines tender massaged kale with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta, and crisp red onion. Tossed in a simple lemon-garlic dressing, it’s an easy, refreshing salad perfect for warm-weather meals. Summer can fly by, so I like to enjoy every last bit — sunshine, seasonal produce, and simple … Read more