Hot fudge sundae cupcakes bring together everything you want in a dessert: warm, gooey fudge, a creamy vanilla profile, and the soft cake base of a cupcake. Though they sound like a treat from a child’s dream menu, they’re simple to make at home and delightfully satisfying. These cupcakes are perfect to bake with kids—my … Read more

A rich, fragrant and fairly hot curry, chicken madras is simple to make at home in one pan. Blending the onion creates a thick, sumptuous sauce. A perfect Friday-night curry! Nicky’s Notes Madras is a fairly hot curry with a deep red sauce — the colour comes from chillies and paprika. It has slightly tangy … Read more

Yes — I bought a house on my own before I turned 30. I spent about a year searching, looked at homes in two states and lost out on several properties along the way. A few years ago I read about millennials delaying homeownership, often because of student debt, and I set a personal goal: … Read more

These spaghetti squash pasta bowls are a lighter way to enjoy a huge serving of pasta without feeling weighed down. This became my new favorite weeknight dinner. I love a big bowl of pasta, and using spaghetti squash stretches a modest portion of noodles into something much larger and more satisfying. When mixed with pasta, … Read more

This Grilled Peaches recipe is an ideal treat for warm summer days. Quick and easy, this vegetarian dish works beautifully as a dessert or an appetizer for gatherings. Serve with honey mascarpone and a sprinkle of fresh thyme to finish. Summer means peaches, and this simple grilled peaches recipe highlights their sweet, juicy flavor. The … Read more

This coconut tres leches cake features a light, fluffy vanilla sponge soaked in coconut-forward milks, finished with silky whipped cream and crunchy toasted coconut flakes. It’s an ideal make-ahead dessert since it soaks best overnight. The sponge soaks up the milk mixture while retaining structure, delivering moist, perfectly textured slices each time. Tres leches is … Read more

Ditch the soup mix and make this French onion dip from scratch. It’s creamy, savory, and made with simple pantry ingredients for the classic onion-forward flavor without artificial additives or excessive salt. Ready in minutes, this homemade dip is perfect for parties, game-day snacks, or any time you want an easy appetizer for chips and … Read more

This no-cook tomato sauce uses just four ingredients yet delivers big flavor. It’s one of the easiest and most delicious pasta dishes for hot weather, and the sauce is ready by the time your pasta finishes cooking. This pasta feels like summer in a bowl — perfect for days when you don’t want to turn … Read more

Asian Vegetable Soup with Tofu is spicy, full of bold flavors, and guaranteed to warm you from the inside out. This vegan soup balances heat, umami, and fresh vegetables for a satisfying, simple meal. The inspiration behind this recipe: A few weeks ago we had an evening of bitter winter weather. Because many Southern homes … Read more

Our old-fashioned cinnamon roasted pecans are incredibly easy to make. With just six ingredients and a few minutes of prep, you’ll have a fragrant, crunchy snack perfect for gifting or sharing. Cinnamon pecans are the best way to enjoy pecans. They fill the kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma while roasting and make an easy … Read more