Meet my version of an energy bar. About 30 minutes before a workout, I'll grab one of these scones, plus some coffee and a gulp of kefir; the whole wheat...
By constantly stirring the mixture, you'll end up with luscious, velvety smooth curd. Store lemon curd in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator...
This is an almost perfect dish for the home cook because it's economical, healthy, and scrumptious! You can whip it up anytime you have leftover cooked...
Combine puréed dates, peanut butter, and puffed rice into these no-cook treats and gloss with a generous coating of chocolate for a (healthier-than-store-bought)...
Everyone should know how to roast a chicken. It's a life skill that should be taught to small children at school. The ability to properly prepare a moist...
There's no better way to use up everything in your fridge than a frittata. I love this version because it celebrates two of my favorite summertime treats:...
Fishcakes, like cakes of beef, would be nice served with a salad of beets and some horseradish or herb crème fraîche. Or with slaw and a spoonful of...
Tart kiwi and sweet blueberries make a unique salsa to dress your basic pork loin. This is a leaner cut of pork, so be sure not to overcook it; you can...
When the holiday excesses are over and the lights are low, the time comes for quiet, simple dinners. This light, lively pasta is a welcome relief from...
Though I'm all for high- quality prepared sauces and such to use as shortcuts, I've never found a bottled vegan barbecue sauce I really like. But this...
I don't consider myself a baker, but I do enjoy baking shows like The Great British Bake-Off. And sometimes on a rainy afternoon, I get inspired to have...
This recipe comes from The Cupcake Diaries, a cookbook from the founders of the Georgetown Cupcake franchise and former stars of the hit TLC series DC...
This double-chocolate brownie with crunchy pecans and ice cream is perfect for dinner parties, family gatherings, or any time a hungry crowd wants something...
I've definitely enjoyed some pretty great plant-based lasagnas at restaurants where the chef swaps in vegetables for the noodles. But when I make lasagna...
The most popular person at any Japanese street festival is the yakisoba guy. Standing at a small cart with a hot griddle, he wears a twisted hair band...
This deliciously sweet loaf is perfect to grab and go for breakfast, but works as well for an easy summer dessert, and it's gluten free and grain free...
I love crunchy fennel and peppery arugula dressed with a slightly sweet dressing made from Meyer lemons-a fresh-tasting pick-me-up. Meyer lemons are only...
Chicken makes a great alternative for thick, juicy burgers. Add some shredded veggies and a tangy Greek yogurt sauce, and you've got a dinner the whole...
Take crispy chickpeas to the extreme with this recipe of battered, fried garbanzos spiked with Thai basil, Sichuan peppercorns, and a host of fragrant...
When we lived in San Diego, we used to walk through dozens of neighborhoods where we found fig, pomegranate, and citrus trees everywhere. Nothing beats...
Two warnings about these cookies: Don't give them to young children before bedtime and don't leave them lying around, if you want any left for yourself....
Shanghainese enjoy rice balls in both sweet and savory preparations. I love both, so I included them here. All Shanghainese buns and pastries have simple...
This dairy-free cheesecake has a chocolatey rich mousse-like texture that is absolutely amazing. It's the perfect recipe to have up your sleeve for any...
WARNING: This French toast is wickedly indulgent. Enjoy it for breakfast on special occasions, although it's probably better suited to a decadent dessert....
This is the dish that first got me into cooking. Talking about it got me my first job in a kitchen, and together with the help of friends, local restaurants,...
Who doesn't love roasted turkey?! Everything about it warms the soul-the smell, the taste, the post-Thanksgiving dinner food coma. This recipe captures...
Homemade mayo, much like hollandaise sauce, takes a little practice to get the knack. It's like learning to ride a bicycle-once you've mastered the technique,...
These pork chops are a fantastic way to take advantage of fall flavors. If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon,...
These nachos lend themselves to customization and are an excellent place to use up little bits of leftovers (extra black beans, crumbled sausage or bacon,...
I made this glorious hamburger soup one Sunday in winter for three very important reasons: One, it was so ding dang cold outside, all I could think about...
This is a light pasta dish, filled with ribbons of fresh chard and tossed with a little garlic-infused butter and balsamic vinegar. Toasted hazelnuts impart...