Kale might have the texture of crate paper and the subtle taste of bug spray, but it doesn't have to be gross.

Move over maple bourbon pork, there's a better, healthier way to savor the flavor of maple and bourbon.

Takes a little planning, but the marinade is soooo worth it! What better way to celebrate National Seafood Month AND National Taco Day!

They might not look pretty, but these fruit-filled pastries are delicious and very easy to make.

Heaven. Pure heaven. That's all I have to say about fried green tomatoes. Oh, and TOWANDA! of course : )

A simple recipe for preparing lobster tails at home and a fun tale (pun intended) about the first time I had lobster, spoiler, it's not what you think.

I have a passion for fresh basil and its culinary versatility from pasta to cocktails. Read more to find out how you can have "fresh" basil all year with a frozen pesto recipe and BONUS a refreshing grapefruit cocktail with muddled basil too!

An amusing account of my struggle to make an allegedly simple cherry cobbler that ended up being far from "easier than pie."

Is there anything more American than macaroni salad? Does it deserve a seat at the All-American Summer Dinner Table?

Remember when we thought all salad was diet food regardless of the dressing? LOL. This homemade honey balsamic dressing will make you rethink your ranch. Seriously.

Discover a lighter twist on guacamole with this tomatillo & green pea recipe. Healthy, flavorful, and easy to make—perfect for your next snack!

When topped with the right ingredients, pasta can be a good thing—especially when you use gluten-free, plant-based pasta.

One of the best ways to enjoy shellfish and one of the best (most impressive) seafood dishes you can make at home.

The first time I had polenta was at a restaurant that has long since closed, but the memory of that dish and the new discovery my taste buds had found is as vivid as ever.

Fresh garlic has a richer, more aromatic, and incredibly delicious flavor—great for sauces but also sublime served on its own.

Traditionally are made with some kind of animal protein, but these are even better when it's left out. Bake them, grill them, just make them!

Butter is my spirit animal. A tribute to Julia Child’s on her birthday — and the messy, magical lessons learned from her iconic cookbook, hollandaise disasters included.

A light, summery mussel recipe that proves prosecco belongs in your pan as much as your glass.

The lunch lady--no not the one from SNL--brings back memories of pure horror which is why, I don't eat sandwiches, of course there's more to it ...

Did you know the famed 18th-century lover, Casanova, ate 50 oysters for breakfast every day?

Celebrate National Tequila Day with this amazing recipe---your mouth will thank you : )

Consider this your "Caviar 101" course—and yes, farmed caviar is a good thing (so says this award-winning chef).

After trying different gluten-free pastas, I’ve finally found THE ONE that’s not only perfect for macaroni and cheese, but it’s also Italian. So there's that!

A lovely weeknight dinner and BONUS, a week's worth of super easy, and very different salads to try this summer.

Next time you crave something as sinful as fried chicken, why not try fried cauliflower?

Anchovies. Yes. Absolutely. Hence, this dressing isn't vegan but it's plant-based (eggs optional) and it's wicked delicious!

This is one of my all-time favorite "easy" meals and it super good for you too.

Years before the world lost Anthony Bourdain, he was already telling us the truth about the mental health crisis in the culinary world.

Silky, glossy, deeply savory, and somehow both rustic and elegant at the same time. This bowl is everything I love about Italian cooking: simple ingredients, big flavor, and zero apologies.

Homemade sushi night was equal parts tasty and humbling, and I now tip sushi chefs like they’re performing surgery. Bonus: we also made vegan eggrolls and crab Rangoon because apparently, we don’t know how to stop.

There's more than one way to celebrate National Bourbon Day ... for all my salmon lovers and the skeptics too—this is a must try recipe!

Falafel was my first real “this is bigger than my world” food. Sitting in a downtown market, ordering pita with falafel (never lamb), pretending I knew how to pronounce half the menu.

Frosting so good you can eat it with a spoon. And trust me, you will want too! Happy National German Chocolate Cake Day.

A plant forward life isn’t about perfection — it’s about intention, balance, and actual joy. Eat consciously, live passionately, and skip the purity tests. Happy National Flexitarian Day.

What if I told you there's room in your bowl for both dairy ice cream AND non-dairy versions? Skeptic? Read this!

Eggs spark more debate than you’d think — especially in vegan circles. Here are a few thoughts on the ethics, the confusion, and the nuance… followed by some of my favorite egg‑forward (and egg‑free) recipes.

With National Hamburger Day and National Veggie Burger Day landing back-to-back, it feels like the perfect moment to talk about why there’s room on your plate for both.

Cold pressed. Made in Italy. Extra virgin. Deciphering olive oil ... notes from industry experts and an Iron Chef on what to choose.

From plant-based perfectionism to flexitarian balance — adding half and half to my coffee no longer feels like failure. And National Dairy Month seems like the perfect time to explain why.

The absolute best way to cook salmon at home—sans any fancy recipe or a lot of prep, cooking seafood should always be this easy.

Here's the lowdown one our favorite places to sip some wine in the PNW. CHEERS!

Consider this your behind‑the‑scenes peek into our marriage: asparagus, bathroom etiquette, and a recipe we still make weekly. My husband wrote this one, and yes — it’s exactly as unfiltered as you’d expect.