Glazed Lemon Sugar Cookies — bright, tender, and wonderfully fragrant. These cookies are a simple, refreshing treat that make a lovely addition to holiday gatherings, casual coffee breaks, or any time you want a quick, citrusy sweet. Made with basic pantry ingredients, they come together fast and can be prepared ahead, which is especially helpful … Read more

The secret to this apple-forward poke cake is boiled cider — a tangy, concentrated reduction of fresh apple cider. Each bite of this tender cake reveals small pockets of tart boiled-cider syrup beneath a thick layer of cream cheese frosting, creating a perfect balance of sweet and bright apple flavor. Browned Butter Apple Poke Cake … Read more

This post catches up with my participation in the Bread Baker’s Apprentice Challenge, using Peter Reinhart’s Cinnamon Buns recipe from his book. Cinnamon buns are perfect for lazy mornings or anytime you want a comforting sweet treat. This version adds a bright hint of lemon that balances the cinnamon and pecans. The dough comes together … Read more

Crispy, sticky and just the right amount of spicy — this Korean-style crispy lotus stem delivers an addictive crunch, coated in a glossy gochujang glaze that makes it hard to stop at just one piece. Lotus stem, often called lotus root, may not be a regular in your kitchen — but this recipe could change … Read more

Make a tub of Dill Pickle Dip that’s tangy, herby, and perfect for parties. This chip dip combines finely chopped dill pickles with fresh herbs, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk for an irresistible pickle-ranch flavor. Store it in a repurposed pickle tub for easy transport to picnics, barbecues, or game-day gatherings. If you love … Read more

This morning at IFBC we heard a powerful and inspiring presentation from Penny De Los Santos, Saveur’s senior contributing photographer. Her talk held the room; attendees paused their conversations, closed their laptops and listened intently as she shared insights from her work photographing food and people around the world. If you’ve been following the conference … Read more

Here’s another variation on using eggs with leftovers. I whisked two eggs, reheated some Tabil-seasoned pork and spinach, and turned them into a tasty omelet. I served it alongside microwaved frozen mixed vegetables. Quick, simple, and satisfying—my little holiday meal!

Before you learn how to season soup with everyday pantry staples, it helps to understand the basics of what makes a pot of soup taste good. Making soup taste great isn’t complicated. Most of the time a bland pot only needs a few simple adjustments from ingredients you already have. Over the years I’ve picked … Read more

Buffalo chickpea wraps are my go-to when I want something quick, flavorful, and satisfying. Think buffalo wings in a handheld form—crispy, saucy chickpeas wrapped with plenty of fresh vegetables and a little tangy heat. These come together in about 15 minutes, are highly customizable with whatever produce you have on hand, and make a great … Read more