If you’re after an elegant and slightly different starter for Valentine’s Day, try these air-fried sweet potato canapés topped with sour cream, a slice of fresh green chilli and a small spoonful of caviar. They work wonderfully if you enjoy a touch of heat but also want something that feels a little special. Caviar adds … Read more

Elf On The Shelf Gift Guide Disclosure: I am an Amazon Influencer. This post contains affiliate links. This is your complete Elf On The Shelf Gift Guide to help you prepare for the most magical month of the year. The elf’s arrival is nearly here — do you have fresh, exciting ideas and accessories to … Read more

Summer is slowly coming to an end. This month has been full of sorting, cleaning, and preparing Laurel for college, but in between the tasks we’ve enjoyed easy tea trays assembled quickly and eaten outdoors while the weather was still warm. Smoked salmon is a consistent favorite here. A simple spread of cream cheese brightened … Read more

This easy, lazy lasagna casserole delivers the cheesy, meaty comfort of traditional lasagna with far less fuss. It’s a quick, satisfying dinner that works well for busy weeknights, potlucks, or feeding a hungry family. If you enjoy easy baked pasta dishes, try other simple dinners like baked ziti with meatballs, cheeseburger macaroni, sloppy Joe casserole, … Read more

A classic tiramisu is light, airy and utterly delicious — and the best part is it requires no baking. Learn the traditional Italian method for making tiramisu: authentic, simple, and satisfying. Tiramisu, literally meaning “pick me up,” strikes the perfect balance between lightness and richness. This classic version follows the authentic Italian tradition, using raw … Read more

These Christmas Danish butter cookies taste just like the tin of cookies Grandma used to bring. They have a crisp, buttery texture and sparkling sugar sprinkles on top. This homemade version becomes a holiday staple you’ll reach for every season. Today is day 5 of the “12 Days of Christmas Cookies” series on Modern Crumb. … Read more

It’s hard to imagine a bowl of pasta without the savory flavor of garlic. A staple in Italian, Asian, and French cooking, garlic also brings notable health benefits. Explore flavorful ways to include this superfood in your meals with our favorite garlic recipes below, and learn more about the ways garlic supports well-being. You’ll love … Read more

Curried Corn Soup blends sweet, buttery corn with warm, aromatic curry for a bright, comforting bowl. While fresh summer corn gives the best flavor, frozen thawed kernels work equally well, making this soup easy to enjoy year-round. It comes together in about 30 minutes and purees to a silky, creamy texture. The base cooks until … Read more

This Taco y Vino Restaurant Review is an extended version of a new “Dinner and a Show” column I’m writing in partnership with Metropolitan Arts Media, Inc., the nonprofit organization that runs arts journalism sites TheaterJones.com Taco y Vino Restaurant Review Tucked into a craftsman home in the Bishop Arts District, Taco y Vino pairs … Read more

Here is a list of the best places I have eaten at in New York City (NYC) along with some GREAT recommendations that I cannot wait to go back and try! I recently spent ten days in New York City with my husband-to-be and we ate our way through the city. We discovered so many … Read more