Jump to Recipe • Print Recipe I often forget my basil plant, though I never forget tomatoes — they disappear quickly in our kitchen. I buy tomatoes at the store, but when my basil is thriving with plump, apple-green leaves, my favorite simple dish to make is a Caprese salad dressed with a homemade balsamic … Read more

Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. These are the best chocolate cupcakes: rich, tender, and simple to prepare. The cake has an incredibly soft crumb and is finished with a smooth chocolate buttercream. This recipe is ideal for anyone who loves chocolate. This chocolate cupcake recipe delivers moist, flavorful cupcakes with a … Read more

This apple cobbler with cake mix is an easy shortcut to a homemade-style dessert. Soft-tender apples, warm spices, and a buttery cake-like topping come together with very little effort. Paid links used in this post. Read more about my link usage policies. Why You’ll Love This Cobbler This recipe is perfect when you want a … Read more

A delicious and easy slow cooker BBQ pulled chicken made with a simple homemade BBQ sauce. With just a few everyday ingredients and some patience, you’ll have tender, flavorful slow cooker pulled chicken ready to serve for family dinners, gatherings, or meal prep. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or making a quick weeknight meal, this … Read more

Feast on the sizzling flavors of summer with these mouthwatering grilled chicken kabobs! These grilled chicken kabobs are my go-to for warm-weather gatherings. Each skewer features tender marinated chicken paired with juicy pineapple, colorful peppers, earthy mushrooms, and sweet grilled red onion. The grill gives everything a lightly smoky char that makes these kabobs a … Read more

A simple, delectable way to prepare salmon. Even people who don’t usually favor fish often enjoy salmon. Its buttery, slightly sweet flavor and flaky texture appeal to many palates. Grilling salmon until the skin is ultra-crispy creates a dinner that feels special yet is easy to prepare. Salmon is versatile and available year-round, whether wild … Read more

Are you feeling Thanksgiving recipe fatigue? Me too — and the holiday isn’t even here yet. After scrolling through countless holiday dishes, I wanted something different: a bright, clean salad loaded with flavor and none of the usual Thanksgiving trimmings. This salad features a bold honey-mustard marinade made with honey, Dijon, whole-grain mustard, lemon, apple … Read more

We began our seventh and penultimate module today. This module focuses entirely on desserts, so we dove straight into creating two different desserts. Working in pairs, each team received two recipes: one raspberry-based and one chocolate-based. We were free to follow the recipes as written or to experiment and combine elements from both. The only … Read more

Last week’s highlight was our class field trip. On Thursday morning we drove about 50 miles west of Washington, DC to Upperville, Virginia for a tour of Ayrshire Farms. Ayrshire Farms spans more than 800 acres and raises organic, certified-humane heritage beef, pork, poultry, and veal. The property is also known for horse-and-carriage activities. The … Read more

Finding calm can feel impossible, especially when living with anxiety or depression. In this episode, Barb Smalt — a stay-at-home mom who manages bipolar II disorder — shares how cannabis helped her find relief. She describes discovering the right strains and routines, how cannabis allowed her to be more present with her children, and how … Read more