These breakfast cookie bars take the familiar flavors of breakfast cookies—oats, peanut butter, and banana—and turn them into an easy bar you can grab on the go. This recipe evolved from an earlier breakfast cookie concept after many happy kitchen experiments. My boyfriend Bryan started with a breakfast cookie recipe and then improvised—adding more peanut … Read more

A mouthwatering smoked beef back ribs recipe made with a simple dry rub and your favorite BBQ sauce. These back ribs turn out smoky, tender, and perfect for a backyard cookout. We’re excited to share this smoked beef back ribs recipe—many readers asked for it, and it’s a real treat for meat lovers. It’s similar … Read more

I’ve recently grown to enjoy quinoa and have been curious about making it in a crock pot. When I found this simple, healthy and flavorful crock pot vegetable quinoa recipe from Amanda at Moms with Crock Pots, I wanted to share it. Image Credit: Mom’s with Crock Pots This is the kind of light, nourishing … Read more

July is National Watermelon Month, so a watermelon Moscow mule is the ideal summer cocktail. Made with homemade watermelon syrup, vanilla vodka, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer, this drink is bright, refreshing, and slightly spicy. Serve it in a chilled copper mug and garnish with watermelon slices and a sprig of mint for an … Read more

Moroccan couscous fills the air across Morocco every Friday — a day locals affectionately call “Couscous Day.” Families gather to share this staple dish, much like Sunday dinners in other cultures. Traditional couscous is typically made from coarse semolina (durum wheat) and is enjoyed plain, buttered, or served topped with stewed meats and vegetables. I … Read more

This simple caprese pasta salad is a quick dish that is packed with flavor. Whether you need a dish for a party or a dinner side, this recipe delivers. This is my second caprese recipe on the blog, and it won’t be the last. I’m a big fan of caprese—its bright, fresh flavors are hard … Read more

Wrapping ribs while smoking is a common technique, but it isn’t strictly necessary. Many backyard cooks skip the wrap and still achieve excellent results. Unwrapped ribs absorb more smoke and develop a crisp bark, while wrapped ribs retain moisture, finish faster, and tend to be juicier. The choice comes down to flavor preference, temperature control, … Read more

There are many pot roast recipes, but this is a Mississippi pot roast with a distinctive spice blend that gives it remarkable flavor. It’s an easy, incredibly tasty recipe: the roast slowly simmers until fork-tender. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or on its own. Try this Mississippi pot roast—you won’t be disappointed. This dish … Read more

A mastery guide for making the best crepes at home! I’m sharing my techniques for tender, ultra-thin crepes with buttery, crisp edges using seven simple ingredients and no special equipment. Enjoy them with sweet or savory fillings! About two decades ago, while I was a student in Tokyo, I learned how to make a vanilla … Read more