Ready to update your menu for the cooler months? Below are breakfasts, lunches, and dinners that feel like a warm hug in a bowl—perfect for eating in slippers under a blanket. Explore 15 cozy recipes to make this fall. Note from Danielle Summer was long and warm this year, and I haven’t made much soup … Read more

Tender and juicy, these oven-baked Coriander Chicken Kebabs are perfect on a bed of rice (or greens for a low-carb option) and finished with a bright Cilantro Kefir Sauce for probiotics and flavor. This post is in partnership with Nancy’s Yogurt. Opinions, recipe, and photography are my own — I only recommend products I truly … Read more

The simplest frosting you’ll ever try: just two ingredients—chocolate and cream. Can these two go wrong together? Hardly. What is ganache? Ganache is a smooth, velvety emulsion of chocolate and cream. You can make it with dark, milk, or white chocolate depending on your taste. Versatile by nature, ganache can be used at different consistencies … Read more

Homemade syrups are easy to make and so full of flavor! Apricots are among the most delicate and beautiful fruits—perfect for fresh eating, preserving, and making into syrup. Each year I take advantage of their short season, gathering as many as I can to enjoy later. When I have a large haul I often preserve … Read more

My baby girl just turned 14 months this weekend, and I can’t believe how quickly she’s growing. She brightens every day with her smile, giggles, curiosity and that wild little hair. Watching her figure out the world—her cheerful “gibber gabber,” determined attempts at walking while clutching my fingers, spontaneous kisses, and the way she pinches … Read more

A refreshing mojito with an Italian twist—made with limoncello, fresh lemon and plenty of mint. Bright, zingy and perfect for sunny afternoons. Hands up if you love a good cocktail! I do — especially simple, classic drinks like an Aperol Spritz or a Rose Cointreau Cocktail. They taste great and use just a few ingredients, … Read more

This French Onion Chicken Bake captures the rich, savory notes of French onion soup in an easy weeknight casserole. Tender, seasoned chicken cutlets are topped with caramelized onions and melted cheese for a comforting, flavorful meal. 🤎 Why You’ll Love This Recipe Simple weeknight dinner. This dish is straightforward to prepare and very adaptable to … Read more

Quesadillas are always a favorite. Turn this classic into something special with these easy Chicken Fajita Quesadillas—ready in 30 minutes or less. Quesadillas have been a go-to lunch or supper in our house since my son Sam was little. He adored them and would ask for them often—back then he called them “K-dees and cheese.” … Read more

Relax with a bowl of tortilla chips and this bright, refreshing homemade salsa fresca. It’s an ideal appetizer or a fresh topping for tacos and enchiladas, and it takes just minutes to prepare. If you enjoy Mexican-style appetizers, consider pairing this with guacamole, Chipotle-style corn salsa, Mexican street corn dip, or salsa verde for a … Read more

Cowboy cookies are packed with butterscotch and chocolate chips, coconut, pecans, and oats — a simple from-scratch cookie that’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for hungry tummies. This is an excellent cowboy cookie recipe: loaded with pecans, shredded coconut, butterscotch and chocolate chips, and oats. They stay fresh up to a week, travel well in lunchboxes, … Read more