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 […]

These cute little cups are made with gooey peanut butter Rice Krispie treats on the bottom, a smooth chocolate-peanut butter ganache on top, and a sprinkle of flaky salt to finish it off. You press them into a muffin tin instead of a baking pan, which makes them perfectly portioned […]

These bars are soft and creamy with a buttery pistachio graham cracker crust, a luscious whipped cream cheese layer, juicy blackberry swirl, and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios on top for crunch. And the best part? They’re completely no-bake, so they’re perfect for warmer months when turning on the oven […]