Arugula Potato Salad is light, fresh, and dressed with a simple vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise. Warm potatoes, peppery arugula, and bright fresh dill combine for a flavorful, easy side. Why You’ll Love This Recipe Potato salad fans will appreciate how light and fresh this version is. Because it uses a vinaigrette instead of mayo, it … Read more

Creamy Mushroom Soup is a quick, homemade, comforting soup recipe made with common pantry ingredients — filling and delicious. A warm, creamy mushroom soup is one of my favorite comfort soups (right after tomato soup). It’s quick to make and relies mostly on pantry staples. Fresh mushrooms are the only perishable ingredient, but we use … Read more

Latik Eggnog combines Filipino coconut flavors with the classic American holiday drink. Rich, toasty, and lactose-free, this version uses eggs, coconut milk and cream, toasted coconut curds (latik), and dark rum for a festive cocktail that fits into any holiday tradition. Serve the eggnog right away for a light, airy texture or refrigerate and age … Read more

This post is sponsored by General Mills. All opinions are entirely my own. Start your morning with a steaming cup of coffee or tea and a warm, delightful Blueberry Cream Cheese Biscuit Danish. These treats are sweet, tender, and simple to prepare — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. Before the school year begins, … Read more

I was delighted with how this baked salmon with clementine, sesame, ginger and maple turned out. The combination of sweet-tangy citrus, nutty sesame and a hint of caramelised maple created complex, layered flavors, yet the recipe needs only about five minutes of hands-on prep. Instead of the usual lemon, this uses clementines for a sweeter, … Read more

National Talk Like a Pirate Day falls on September 19. Practice your best pirate voice with this short video and sharpen your seafaring vocabulary. Pirate Pete’s Talk Like a Pirate by Kim Kennedy Click below to watch more of my favorite stories

On a sweltering summer afternoon, a simple, refreshing drink can make all the difference. Living in Los Angeles, most days are perfect, but when the heat spikes you want something cooling that doesn’t require turning on the oven. This Cucumber Watermelon Basil Cooler is exactly that: light, fruity, and easy to pull together with minimal … Read more

Wholesome to the last spoonful, this Italian-inspired Vegetable Barley Soup combines a tomato-forward broth, an abundance of vegetables and fiber-rich barley for a nourishing, soul-satisfying meal. It makes a generous batch perfect for sharing or freezing for later. Serve warm with crusty bread or herb bread for a comforting dinner. “We made this and it … Read more

These vegetarian meatballs are packed with vegetables and protein, and can easily be made vegan. Roasted eggplant makes a surprisingly satisfying meat substitute—crispy outside and tender inside. Recently I set out on a little mission: to introduce my husband to more vegetarian meals. He’s always open-minded about trying my dishes and, so far, no complaints. … Read more

Potatoes Maître D’ School is back in session, and the rhythm of daily life is settling into a familiar routine. My son was so excited to meet his classmates and his new teacher that on the very first morning we had to be at school by 7:20 a.m. The moment we crossed the threshold he … Read more