When you make this Creamy Tuscan Soup in the Instant Pot, you get a warm, nourishing bowl that’s perfect for busy days. This version is vegetable-rich, simple to prepare, and full of comforting flavor. Recipe | Three Easy Steps | Is It Gluten Free? Ingredients for Creamy Tuscan Soup This soup is packed with vegetables … Read more

Sometimes the best dinners come together from one simple strategy: use up what’s in your fridge. This Greek-inspired chicken and vegetable “fried” rice is a perfect example of a quick, flavorful meal made from leftovers and a few pantry staples. It’s a great way to transform grilled chicken, a medley of vegetables, and cooked whole-grain … Read more

And tips to help you recover faster! Postpartum recovery after a cesarean birth brings some surprises that differ from recovering after a vaginal delivery. Here are practical tips to help you feel more comfortable and recover more quickly after a c-section. I had planned for a natural birth with my firstborn son I read everything … Read more

Ellu Sadam | Sesame Rice Recipe | எள்ளு சாதம் | Ellodarai Ellu Sadam, also known as sesame seed rice or til rice, is a fragrant South Indian variety rice made with roasted sesame seeds, lentils and spices. This temple-style prasadam is quick to assemble if you have cooked rice on hand — the final dish … Read more

Cooking rewards curiosity and a willingness to try unexpected flavor pairings. For this month’s Tasting Jerusalem selections, we’re stepping away from the usual chocolate gifts and exploring rose water and dried rose petals. These fragrant ingredients, common in Middle Eastern markets, bring floral complexity to both sweet and savory dishes and can turn a simple … Read more

The Best Fudgy Brownie Recipe is perfectly soft and moist — almost cake-like but still delightfully fudgy. Rich chocolate flavor in the batter, plus extra chocolate chips for pockets of melty goodness. Welcome back! I’m excited to share one of my favorite dessert finds from a Secret Recipe Club assignment. For this round I was … Read more

I travel frequently and fly fairly often. I’m not usually nervous about flying; I trust that airlines hire qualified crews and that pilots have the training and experience needed to get passengers from point A to point B safely. Still, a recent news item gave me pause: a flight out of London was operated by … Read more

Rocky road haystacks are always a hit. Crunchy peanuts and chow mein noodles combine with mini marshmallows, all coated in chocolate for a sweet-and-salty no-bake treat that’s quick to make. These no-bake haystacks are perfect year-round but feel especially festive at Christmas. They’re a common sight on holiday candy plates and gift trays because they’re … Read more

These Nutella biscuits are inspired by Ferrero’s popular snack: a hazelnut spread sandwiched between two honey shortbread-style cookies. I enjoy recreating favorite treats at home, from homemade Oreos to cherry chocolate chunk ice cream. Lately I decided to make my own version of the bite-sized Nutella biscuits that became wildly popular in Italy in 2019 … Read more

Homemade Churro Ice Cream is a rich, creamy cinnamon-infused treat with tender chunks of churro folded through a classic French custard base. This recipe makes a velvety, full-flavored ice cream that captures everything you love about a freshly fried churro in every scoop. If you enjoy the cinnamon and sugar crunch of churros and the … Read more