Making sugared cranberries is easier than you think. This simple candied cranberries recipe creates sparkling, sugar-coated berries that elevate holiday drinks, desserts, and platings. Below you’ll find tips, variations, and serving ideas. Cranberry season is the perfect time to make these pretty little gems. Fresh cranberries add brightness and color to everything from sauces and … Read more

Greek Baked Tofu with Red Onion, Mustard, and Dill No ratings yet print recipe Adapted from Peter Berley’s Modern Vegetarian Kitchen. Servings 2 Author Phoebe Lapine Ingredients 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons dry white wine 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon … Read more

These Chocolate Halfway Bars feature a chewy blondie-like base studded with chocolate chips and finished with a golden, slightly chewy meringue on top. The combination delivers contrasting textures—chewy, crunchy and sweet—in every bite. I have a soft spot for chocolate chips. Around midday I’ll snack on a few semi-sweet chips to punctuate the day with … Read more

One-pot ratatouille pasta transforms the classic French vegetable stew into a satisfying, all-in-one pasta dinner. Fresh summer vegetables such as eggplant and zucchini melt into a robust tomato sauce so every piece of pasta is coated with bright, savory flavor. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights: everything cooks in a single pot, so cleanup … Read more

This Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is an ideal holiday appetizer—bright, tangy cranberries meet sweet maple and a touch of jalapeño heat, all layered over creamy cheddar-spiked cream cheese. Ready in about 30 minutes with only 15 minutes of active prep, this creamy dip balances tart, sweet and spicy flavors and makes an easy, festive … Read more

Pizzoccheri alla Valtellina is a hearty, comforting pasta from Valtellina in Lombardy. Made with buckwheat pasta (pizzoccheri), potatoes and cabbage, it is combined with cubes of Fontina cheese and a simple garlic butter. This quick, rustic meal is ideal on cold days and can be ready in about 20–30 minutes. Pizzoccheri (pronounced Pee-zoh-kay-ree) is a … Read more

This simple 4-ingredient zucchini (Mexican squash) soup is wholesome, flavorful, and perfect for cooler days. It’s warming, filling, and quick to make—an ideal weeknight meal that stays satisfying thanks to its protein-rich broth. Jump to recipe SIGN UP TO OUR MAILING LIST — GET A FREE WEEKLY MEAL PLANNER AND RECIPE CARD! This recipe was … Read more

Gluten-free Valentine’s Snack Mix This Valentine’s Snack Mix is a festive, no-fuss treat that comes together in minutes. Inspired by classic trail-mix-style snacks, it mixes crunchy cereal and pretzels with pink and red accents, dairy-free white chocolate, and sweet candies for a cheerful Valentine’s Day snack perfect for sharing. Totally no-bake, this recipe is quick: … Read more

This sticky, baked glazed ham makes a stunning centerpiece for your Easter table. Coated in a rich glaze of dark brown sugar, mild molasses, and coarse grainy mustard, it’s brightened with cinnamon, ground cloves, minced garlic, and fresh grated ginger. Not only does it present beautifully, but the aroma of baking glaze is sure to … Read more