Weeknight Paella
Well hi there, good to see you again! I’m back from a long holiday vacation that included treating myself to a complete break from posting on my blog or on Instagram. In truth, I’ve been back to work...
View ArticleUniversal Big Batch Tomato Sauce
I’ve been pondering whether or not I should post this big batch tomato sauce recipe for weeks. It’s so basic, so simple—is it worth writing about? These days, I often feel like mealtime comes way too...
View ArticleSuperfast Sesame Orange Beef Stir-Fry
Is it a well-known fact that toddlers are attracted to Asian flavors? My son sure is an umami magnet, and many other moms have told me their kids are the same. This natural inclination probably has to...
View Article{Cooking with Friends} Pantry Chana Masala with Brown Rice, by Yummy Beet
Welcome to my “Cooking with Friends” series! This spring, as I work on two cookbook projects at once–crazy, I know!–I’ve invited some of my favorite blogger friends to share recipes with you. I hope...
View Article{Cooking with Friends} Seared Scallops with Butternut Squash Risotto, by The...
Welcome to my Cooking with Friends series! This spring, as I work on cookbook projects that keep me very busy, I’ve invited some of my favorite blogger friends to share recipes with you. I hope you’ll...
View Article{Cooking with Friends} Miso Glazed Salmon With Sesame Soba Noodles, by...
Welcome to my Cooking with Friends series! This spring, as I work on cookbook projects that keep me very busy, I’ve invited some of my favorite blogger friends to share recipes with you. I hope...
View Article{Cooking with Friends} Sweet Potato Taco Bowl, by My Kitchen Love
Welcome to my Cooking with Friends series! This spring, as I work on cookbook projects that keep me very busy, I’ve invited some of my favorite blogger friends to share recipes with you. I hope you’ll...
View Article{Cooking with Friends} Late-Summer Grilled Pizza, by Christelle is...
Welcome to my Cooking with Friends series! Every two weeks, I invite some of my favorite food writing and blogging friends to share recipes with you. I hope you’ll have just as much fun cooking and...
View ArticleFrittata di Pane (Bread Frittata) with Broiled Cherry Tomatoes and Prosciutto
I’ve been eating cherry tomatoes by the handful lately because they’re so sweet and delicious! They’re an easy, healthy snack (I especially like them dipped in hummus), but I also like to add them to...
View ArticleSweet Corn Risotto in Corn Broth
Looking for a delicious way to highlight sweet summer corn? Look no further: this Sweet Corn Risotto in Corn Broth is it. It’s not only brimming with crunchy-sweet golden kernels but also made with a...
View Article{Apple Week} Fresh and Smoked Salmon Apple Tartare with Aged Cheddar Cheese
In the early fall, I like to make the most out of local apples and prepare them many different ways, both sweet and savory. As much as I like apple pie and other sweet apple treats, I think apples are...
View ArticleHealthy Salmon Noodle Bowl with Chili-Lime Dressing
As much as I love an ambitious baking project and an elaborate homemade meal once in a while, there are at least four days a week—Mondays through Thursdays, usually—when I just want dinners to be over...
View Article{Cooking with Friends} Gluten-Free Veggie Burgers with Sriracha Mayo, by From...
Welcome to my Cooking with Friends series! Every two weeks, I invite some of my favorite food writing and blogging friends to share recipes with you. I hope you’ll have just as much fun cooking and...
View ArticleHow to Make Homemade Ricotta Cheese {+ The Simple Bites Kitchen Cookbook...
I’ve always considered cheese making an art form. I was fortunate to grow up in Québec, a province brimming with artisans that makes cheeses that rival those made in France, both in quality and...
View ArticleCannellini Bean and Kale Stew with Lemon Gremolata
Is there such a thing as transitional comfort food? If I had to illustrate comfort food, it would be a hearty bowl of gooey, cheesy carbs enjoyed by the fireside during winter (cacio e pepe comes to...
View ArticleHow to Make an Authentic Bolognese Sauce
This rich, authentic Bolognese Sauce is based on a registered Italian recipe for Ragù Bolognese. This meat-centric sauce is completely different from the bright red, tomato-based North American version...
View ArticleSpatchcocked Chicken with Lemons and Oranges, from The Ultimate One-Pan Oven...
This easy roast spatchcocked chicken recipe creates super tender, juicy, and flavorful meat you’ll enjoy with a delightful pan juice created by the lemons and oranges during cooking. Serve this...
View ArticleRoasted Butternut Squash, Pistachio, and Brown Butter Risotto with Fried Sage...
This rich, comforting, and utterly delicious Butternut Squash, Pistachio, and Brown Butter Risotto showcases a classic Italian flavor trio in a new, memorable way. {Jump to Recipe} This risotto was...
View ArticleBroiled Cherry Tomato, Sausage, and Red Wine Risotto
This red wine risotto offers comforting, sophisticated flavors and looks simply breathtaking on the plate. It’s a great winter dish and a spectacular one to serve to company during the holidays! {Jump...
View ArticleSweet Pea Bowls with Soft-Boiled Eggs and Pea Pesto, from Build-a-Bowl
These colorful, family-friendly Sweet Pea Bowls are a snap to prepare, thanks to a few clever tips that will change your weeknight meal routine. {Jump to Recipe} Sometimes when people see my blog, they...
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