Classic Christmas Snowballs

Classic Christmas Snowballs

Classic Christmas Snowballs A melt-in-your-mouth bite that makes you smile and wonder why anyone ever stopped baking with butter. “A good cookie and a kind word can redeem almost anything.” — Nora Ephron  Serves About 32–36 cookies, depending on how much dough...
Traditional Ukrainian Borscht

Traditional Ukrainian Borscht

Traditional Ukrainian Borscht Posts Recipes for the Table This traditional Ukrainian recipe, handed down through generations, is more than a soup—it’s a story of resilience. Each ruby-red spoonful speaks of home, hearth, and the quiet strength of those who keep...
Grandmother’s Classic Apple Pie

Grandmother’s Classic Apple Pie

Grandmother’s Classic Apple Pie Marion Cunningham (1922 – 2012), was an American food writer and advocate for home cooking well known for adapting The Fannie Farmer Baking Book from 1896 into a more modern kitchen staple. Her recipe focuses on simple, homemade...
The “Not Tonight, Martha” Chickpea Salad

The “Not Tonight, Martha” Chickpea Salad

The “Not Tonight, Martha” Chickpea Salad This no-fuss salad isn’t just a meal—it’s a manifesto. Serve it when you want something easy, refreshing, and 100% free of guilt. Say no to the stress. Say yes to simple. Top with a handful of Kalamata olives, a crumble of...
Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake

Red Velvet Cake Naturally-Dyed Red Velvet Cake with Beets and Cream Cheese Frosting  Yossy Arefi, celebrated author of Sweeter Off the Vine (Ten Speed Press), masterfully reminds us that beauty—and flavor—can come from the most natural of places. Her naturally dyed...
Pasta Fresca

Pasta Fresca

Pasta Fresca For a Surefire Potluck Dish that’s Fresh, Delicious, and Never a Regret This vibrant pasta salad doesn’t cling to the past—it celebrates the present. Light, zesty, and full of color, it’s worth every chop, stir, and sprinkle for a dish that travels well,...