If you enjoy bold, layered flavors, these baked BBQ chicken thighs strike a perfect balance of smoky, subtly sweet, and mildly tangy heat. They’re comfort food that’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Baked BBQ Chicken Thighs Ingredients These oven-baked bbq chicken thighs use simple pantry ingredients to build rich flavor. A smoky paprika-forward … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission – at no extra cost to you. You might think lentil soup sounds plain, but this Instant Pot version is far from boring. It’s hearty, flavorful, and satisfying—without feeling like a compromise when you’re … Read more

Every fall dessert (or drink!) deserves a seasonal topping. Make your own pumpkin spice whipped cream to garnish pies, cheesecakes, coffee drinks, and more. It tastes better than store-bought versions and requires just four simple ingredients. Fresh whipped cream sounds intimidating, but it’s very easy to make at home. If you’ve seen my homemade whipped … Read more

Make the juiciest, most beautifully browned turkey with this red wine brine — ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas. I’ve brined a turkey in red wine for friends and family each Thanksgiving for several years. This brine consistently produces an incredibly moist, tender turkey with deep flavor and a gorgeous golden-brown skin. The red wine helps … Read more

Hey there — just checking in. I haven’t forgotten about you. So what’s been happening here? Last week I tried to finish a couple of posts, but both recipes were disappointments. They should have been straightforward wins, but I was distracted prepping for a trip and making lists to remember everything for a cabin weekend. … Read more

Preparation time1-2 hours Cooking timeless than 10 mins ServesMakes 6 x 20cm/8in pizzas A sweet pizza? You have to try this — a tender, slightly sweet dough topped with creamy, fruity and chocolatey toppings for a delightful dessert-style pizza. By Michel Roux Jr. From Saturday Kitchen Ingredients For the sweet pizza dough 20g/¾oz fresh yeast … Read more

This budget meal prep proves that eating well doesn’t have to be expensive. Here I outline how to prep 11 high-quality ingredients and use them to create 7 satisfying mix-and-match meals that cost under $3.00 each. Watch How I Meal Prep For The Week Watch the video to see how this budget-friendly meal prep comes … Read more

It’s time to explore baking soda face masks — a simple DIY treatment that can help cleanse and refresh skin for a brighter, more even-looking complexion. Skincare fans: this recipe grew out of my experiments while developing other homemade masks. Over time I refined a simple baking soda mask that I now use occasionally and … Read more

Everyone loves Holiday Harvest Spread. The mix of sweet, salty, spicy, creamy and crunchy makes this an irresistible party appetizer. It pairs beautifully with a variety of crackers and its jewel-tone colors make it especially festive. We call it “Harvest Spread” through the fall and “Holiday Spread” during the winter holidays. Easy holiday appetizer This … Read more

Introduction In the span of a few days, Emma Jagoz, owner and farmer at Moon Valley Farms, transformed her entire operation to meet urgent local needs. One Thursday her farm supplied top restaurants across the Baltimore, D.C., and Frederick areas. By the following Tuesday she had opened her CSA early so her neighborhood could access … Read more