Imagine juicy strawberries, fluffy cake cubes, and sweet whipped cream all layered onto a skewer. It’s everything you love about strawberry shortcake—just mini and totally party-ready. I first made these for a Fourth of July party and they were gone before the grill even heated up. The presentation is beautiful, […]

This salad is like a fresh palate cleanser with a satisfying crunch. It pairs the subtle, juicy coolness of cucumber with sweet, earthy carrots—then brings it all together with a zippy, slightly sweet dressing made from rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey or maple syrup. It’s inspired […]

This recipe takes the classic antipasto platter and transforms it into an eye-catching, hand-held appetizer that’s easy to assemble and totally satisfying. It’s basically a pasta salad on a stick—with layers of textures and flavors from the creamy cheese, tangy veggies, herby marinade, and savory meats. I made these once […]

Birria Quesa Tacos (also known as Quesabirria Tacos) are a glorious blend of traditional Jalisco-style birria and cheesy tacos. Birria is traditionally made with goat, beef, or lamb, slowly simmered with dried chilies, garlic, herbs, and spices until it’s fall-apart tender. For these tacos, the shredded birria is layered into […]

This beauty is basically an antipasto cheese ball, but rolled into a log shape and dressed up for the holidays. It’s loaded with chopped cured meats, cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs—all blended with a smooth cream cheese base. Then it’s rolled in a colorful mix of chopped olives, parsley, and […]

Here’s how this works: you make a batch of rich, fudgy brownies and let them cool just enough to scoop or cut into chunks. Then you take your favorite chewy chocolate chip cookie dough and wrap it around the brownie pieces to form thick, bakery-style cookies. Bake until golden on […]

This isn’t your average fruit or veggie salad—it’s a unique blend of textures and flavors that somehow just work. You’ve got the crunch of cucumbers, the juicy pop of strawberries, and a zippy, citrusy dressing that ties it all together. Add a little fresh mint or basil, and you’ve got […]

This dish is all about balance—tender chicken breasts (or thighs) are marinated in a garlicky balsamic mixture that caramelizes beautifully as it cooks. Add in a touch of honey (or maple syrup) for sweetness, herbs for depth, and you’ve got the kind of flavor that makes people say, “Wait, what’s […]

These dessert tacos are inspired by those nostalgic strawberry crunch ice cream bars we all devoured growing up. The “crunch” comes from a sweet mix of crushed golden Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries, the cheesecake filling is rich and silky, and the shells are crispy with just the right amount of […]

This creamy orzo is a risotto-style pasta dish (without the babysitting!) that’s equal parts decadent and nourishing. Earthy mushrooms, fragrant garlic, and baby spinach are gently folded into the orzo as it cooks until tender in a mixture of broth and milk. Everything gets finished off with a little cream […]