2017 was a memorable year for travel, and 2018 promised new adventures. Invited by the Dubai Tourism Board to experience the Dubai Food Festival, I spent five days exploring the city’s vibrant café scene. Dubai wasn’t originally on my travel list, but the festival—and the cafés I discovered—quickly won me over. Below is a curated … Read more

Soft, chewy gluten-free ginger molasses cookies get an extra depth of flavor from double the usual molasses. These cookies are rich, warmly spiced, and ideal for holiday baking. Unlike many gluten-free cookies, they improve after resting overnight—softening and allowing the spices and molasses to meld into a more complex, tender cookie. They also travel and … Read more

I believe this chicken spaghetti Crock Pot recipe with cream cheese is one of the simplest and most comforting slow cooker meals you can make. It combines tender shredded chicken, a tomato-forward sauce, cream cheese for silkiness, and melty cheddar, all tossed with pasta for a family-friendly dinner that’s effortless and satisfying. This recipe highlights … Read more

This Japanese milk bread is a soft, pillowy loaf I’ve made for several years. The version here is inspired by the milk bread served at Kindred, a restaurant in Davidson, North Carolina. The bread uses a simple Japanese method called tangzhong, in which a small portion of flour is cooked with liquid to form a … Read more

This Sausage Gravy recipe is a timeless comfort-food favorite and a breakfast staple that’s simple to make and full of flavor. Ground pork sausage forms the savory base, joined by a creamy milk sauce and balanced with a touch of rubbed sage and a hint of red pepper flakes for warmth. The gravy is rich … Read more

These chewy peanut butter cookies are rich with peanut flavor, delightfully moist, and both gluten- and dairy-free. Yes — gluten- and dairy-free! If that sounds surprising, give these a try. They may change your mind about gluten-free baking. Many gluten-free sweets can be dry or crumbly, but these cookies are the opposite: chewy, tender, and … Read more

Albondigas Soup is a classic Mexican meatball soup featuring savory, tender meatballs simmered in a warm, aromatic broth. This comforting soup combines simple vegetables, fragrant spices, and a rich tomato-chicken stock base to create a meal that’s both nourishing and full of flavor—perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you crave a hearty, homey bowl. If … Read more

Home » Recipes » Desserts A delicious sweet and tart compote made from fresh strawberry and rhubarb Last year we planted rhubarb in the garden for the first time, drawn to a plant that reliably returns each spring and requires relatively little attention. That low-maintenance quality appealed to us, but what truly surprised us was … Read more

Are you searching for perfect Thanksgiving recipes—wanting to tweak tradition, try something new, or stick with beloved favourites? Here are my best ideas to help make your feast memorable. We’ve already faced several snowstorms, the garden has felt the killing frosts, and Canada geese are streaming south in their ragged V’s. Fall is firmly here, … Read more