What to do with smoked pork butt — or leftover pork butt? This smoked pulled pork tacos recipe is simple, flavorful, and perfect as a meal or snack using just a handful of quality ingredients. This recipe is inspired by Austin, Texas — a city known for excellent tacos. It’s our street-style take on carnitas, … Read more

Gingerbread Cups with Spiced Pears are a refined yet easy holiday dessert that combines warming gingerbread spices with tender sautéed pears. Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of molasses for a cozy finish. This recipe was originally published in December 2017 and has been updated with new photos, clearer … Read more

This Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim) is a flavorful side of pan-fried tofu braised in a slightly spicy soy-based sauce that balances sweet, savory, and heat. Serve with steamed rice and other dishes for a simple, satisfying meal. Why You’ll Love This Korean Braised Tofu Korean Braised Tofu, or Dubu Jorim (두부조림), is a classic … Read more

Cookie Dough Frosting blends the irresistible flavor of cookie dough with a rich buttercream base. It’s perfect for cupcakes, cakes, cookie sandwiches, and more. This homemade frosting takes classic buttercream and elevates it with cookie dough flavors and mini chocolate chips. It’s straightforward to prepare, uses common pantry ingredients, and results in a creamy, scoopable … Read more

Start your day with this Cranberry Pecan Granola: crunchy clusters of oats, pecans, almonds and pumpkin seeds studded with tart dried cranberries. Enjoy it with yogurt, milk, or straight from the jar as a snack. Cranberry Pecan Granola When my 16-year-old asked for a granola recipe, I realized I’d never posted one despite years of … Read more

Make this Christmas truly memorable with a warm and cozy Gingerbread Advent Wreath. Baked from real gingerbread cookies, decorated with royal icing, and assembled into a beautiful edible wreath, this centerpiece is both charming and delicious. Festive gingerbread cookie wreath you’ll want to display (and eat!) Holiday baking has a special kind of magic, and … Read more

Tender, juicy oven-baked beef ribs glazed with BBQ sauce and seasoned to perfection. No grill required—perfect for when you don’t have outdoor space or want an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner. If you prefer brisket, I shared an easy make-ahead oven brisket recipe on TikTok that feeds a crowd. FYI, please read the recipe notes below before … Read more

If you’re looking for simple, flavorful Afghan dishes, try this Afghan potato salad with Persian beef kebabs. Both are easy enough for a weeknight dinner and pair nicely together. Until recently I hadn’t explored much Afghan cuisine. I’d cooked dishes from other Central Asian countries, but Afghan recipes were largely unfamiliar. When I started researching, … Read more

A light and fresh spring pasta made with whole wheat noodles and tossed with vibrant vegetables and pesto. Spring Vegetable Pasta with Pesto features asparagus, red bell pepper and peas in a simple, flavorful sauce that is perfect as a vegetarian main or a side. Click here to Pin this recipe! This is one of … Read more

Short on time but craving homemade jam? Make this easy 3-ingredient Instant Pot Strawberry Jam. It comes together in about a half hour—then cool and spread on a buttered scone. Ingredients to Gather Strawberries – You’ll need 2 pounds of strawberries. To clean them, remove the berries from their packaging, place them in a large … Read more