Soft, chewy, buttery date cookies made with chopped dates. These cookies are easy to prepare and are flavored with vanilla and a hint of coffee to enhance the caramel notes of the dates. What You Will Love About This Date Cookie Recipe Simple, one-bowl method with no stand mixer required. Ready in about 22 minutes … Read more
There’s something irresistible about mashed potatoes. They’re the ultimate comfort food—welcome at holiday feasts and weeknight dinners alike when you want warm, buttery satisfaction. But traditional mashed potatoes can feel a little predictable. These cream cheese mashed potatoes change that. With one small addition, they become luxuriously creamy and velvety, with a subtle tang that … Read more
Rice is incredibly versatile. It can take center stage in a meal, complement other flavors, or serve as a simple side. While there are tens of thousands of rice varieties worldwide according to Think Rice, the common cooking techniques are relatively few and easy to master. Table of Contents Toggle Do You Drain Your Rice? … Read more
This spooky Oogie Boogie Halloween trifle layers chocolate cake, crushed cookies, bright green mousse, whipped cream and gummy bugs for a fun, festive dessert perfect for Halloween. If you love spooky treats, this trifle is a must-try. It’s a great companion to other Halloween favorites like Graveyard Dirt Cake, an Oogie Boogie Sundae, and more. … Read more
This strawberry sweet iced tea is an easy, refreshing recipe made with water, tea bags, honey, and fresh strawberries. Lightly sweet and full of bright strawberry flavor, it’s perfect for hot summer days.
This strawberry sweet tea is a simple twist on classic sweet tea: brewed black tea is sweetened with honey and brightened with fresh strawberry juice. It’s naturally sweet, easy to make, and a crowd-pleasing beverage to enjoy iced or chilled.
We are now officially in lockdown. It’s been a beautiful, sunny stretch for the past week, and feeling restless at home inspired me to cook: garlic-roasted chicken with a vegetable tomato sauce served over rosemary polenta. It felt like the perfect comfort meal when getting out wasn’t an option. We are in a lockdown We … Read more
This post has been eight years in the making. Eight years ago, Maxence and I visited friends in London. On the night we arrived, Zoe made lasagna and a big green salad, which she tossed using two beautiful wooden implements shaped like four-clawed bear paws. I stared, transfixed. “Where do you get those?” I asked, … Read more
These Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are an adorable Halloween dessert to make with the kids. They’re a simple marshmallow treat that brings excitement for the fall season and makes trick-or-treating prep even more fun. My kids go crazy for any Rice Krispie treat variation, and I do too. These treats always take me back to … Read more
As promised, here is a Christmas version of my favourite oatmeal pancakes. They are served with a tangy compote and lightly spiced with cinnamon and cardamom for a warm, festive flavour. A quick note: beyond tasting wonderful, both spices bring seasonal benefits. Research suggests cinnamon can help reduce the body’s negative response to high-fat meals, … Read more
This zucchini bread is incredibly moist, warmly spiced, perfectly sweet, and packed with shredded zucchini. It’s simple to prepare—no mixer needed—and makes a wonderful way to enjoy summer zucchini. Shredded and baked, zucchini becomes the star of a tender loaf that’s great for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Ingredients & Substitutions Below are … Read more