It’s time for a true adventure. Today we are going on a Serengeti safari! An African safari had been on my travel wishlist for years, so I added a three-day Serengeti safari to the end of my Mount Kilimanjaro trip. Although I booked with a company that I wouldn’t recommend, the experience of seeing the … Read more

Welcome! I’m pleased to introduce Danielle Ellis, an Ambassador for the Real Bread Campaign and a judge for the World Bread Awards. Danielle’s path to professional baking began with influences from childhood—memories of French holidays, a transformative summer as an au pair, a spirited Scottish mentor, and a demanding pastry teacher. Those experiences led her … Read more

These chewy pumpkin snap cookies are quick to make and perfect for fall. Soft and crisp at the edges, each cookie is finished with a cinnamon-sugar crust for a pleasant crunch — imagine a gingersnap with pumpkin folded in. If you enjoy spiced cookies, try my soft and chewy gingerbread cookies or coconut pecan cookies … Read more

Brownie Batter Peanut Butter Recipe — a homemade peanut butter that tastes just like brownie batter! Fewer than five ingredients and no added sugar. Happy Saturday! I hope you’re cozy with a warm drink and your comfiest sweatpants — the perfect weekend setup. This month I contributed a special recipe to Recipe Redux. Our assignment: … Read more

Peppermint Mocha Cookies are rich, coffee‑forward chocolate cookies wrapped around a peppermint patty topped with a marshmallow. This no‑chill, gourmet cookie recipe is straightforward, impressive, and ready in under an hour. For more peppermint treats this season, try Peppermint Sugar Cookies or Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies—both are quick to prep and perfect for holiday trays. … Read more

These nut-free granola bars travel well and are ideal for lunchboxes or on-the-go snacking. They can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan without any special ingredients. After years of testing baked granola bars, I finally landed on a version that hits the sweet spot: not as soft as no-bake bars, but not rock hard either. … Read more

These easy Snickers Brownies combine fudgy chocolate brownies with generous chunks of real Snickers bars folded into the batter and scattered on top. The candy bars melt as they bake, creating pockets of caramel, nougat, and peanuts in every bite. We finish with a drizzle of caramel for extra decadence. Brownies are already a classic, … Read more

Instant Pot Tomato Soup is the quickest way to make a homemade, comforting tomato soup that tastes like it simmered all day. This adaptable recipe can be kept classic, made extra creamy, turned up spicy, or modified with added vegetables to suit your preferences. table of contents about this instant pot tomato soup ingredients this … Read more

This small-batch homemade cherry pie filling is a treasured recipe passed down from my mother-in-law. It produces wonderfully flavored cherry pies and desserts. The base uses cherry gelatin and sour cherries, though you can also use a dark hybrid cherry that is half sweet and half sour for a rich color and balanced flavor. This … Read more

I love tortilla chips, but many store-bought varieties contain trans fats, artificial colors, and other additives. After making homemade tortillas, I decided to try baked tortilla chips that are simple, wholesome, and much cleaner than packaged options. This recipe is incredibly easy: cut the tortillas, optionally brush with a little olive oil, bake for about … Read more