This easy chicken lo mein can be on your table in about 30 minutes using pantry staples and whatever produce you have on hand. It’s a flexible “kitchen sink” recipe: a savory sauce tossed with stir-fried noodles, crisp-tender vegetables, and juicy chicken. It’s quick to make, family-friendly, and often tastes even better the next day. … Read more

These melt-in-your-mouth Homemade Croutons are golden and crisp on the outside, tender inside, and perfectly seasoned. Far superior to store-bought, they’re ideal for salads, soups, or as a crunchy snack. Homemade croutons are an easy way to transform leftover bread into something delicious. When made at home they have a fresh, toasty flavor you rarely … Read more

Crock pot ground beef and noodles is an easy, budget-friendly meal the whole family will enjoy, with only about 15 minutes of prep. Like Mongolian beef noodles or ground beef stroganoff, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a comforting, hands-off dinner. I love slow cooker comfort food — there’s something wonderful … Read more

Shortly after my daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease, we met with a pediatric nutritionist to learn how to follow a gluten-free diet and support her health. She explained that a gluten-free regimen typically eliminates many fortified or naturally occurring nutrients found in wheat-based processed foods, so it’s important to replace those nutrients with gluten-free, … Read more

These Melting Moments pumpkin cookies are as cute as they are delicious. Super soft and simple to make, they’re a perfect Fall treat for anyone who prefers a sugar-cookie flavor over traditional pumpkin spice. They look like tiny pumpkins while tasting like a tender, buttery cookie. I recently baked these with my two toddlers. They … Read more

Corned Beef Sinigang is a tasty twist on the classic Filipino sinigang. This sour soup is comforting, full-flavored, and goes perfectly with steamed rice—featuring savory chunks of corned beef simmered in a tangy tamarind broth. Corned Beef Sinigang I keep cans of Spam luncheon meat and corned beef in my pantry for quick meals. While … Read more

I’m an idea person. I get excited by new concepts and by finding fresh ways to combine ingredients. After I started this blog, food began to reveal itself to me in colors, textures and flavor relationships. Through my camera lens I broke recipes down visually, then rebuilt them like a painter mixing colors. Every new … Read more

Once you discover how simple it is to dry lemon zest at home, you’ll start saving the rind every time you squeeze a lemon. Dried lemon zest is incredibly useful: I keep it on hand for dressings, marinades, baking and seasoning. It stores easily and gives you a concentrated lemon flavour whenever you need it. … Read more

You’ll love these homemade mulling spices for apple cider or mulled wine — easy to make, economical, and perfect for chilly evenings. Add a splash of spiced rum or bourbon for extra warmth. When the air turns crisp, mulled apple cider is one of my go-to comforts. The aroma as it simmers, the balanced sweet-spicy … Read more

Where are my chocoholics at? This small chocolate cake is perfect for your next chocolate craving — it may become your go-to chocolate cake recipe. Made as a single-layer 6-inch cake, it comes together in one bowl and is extremely easy to prepare. Despite its small size, it delivers rich, intense chocolate flavor. This cake … Read more