The Best Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe I’m doing dishes in the kitchen when all the sudden I hear the saddest, most piercing cry come out of 4 month old Valentine. Slightly panicked, I ask Eric what happened, and he said, “I kissed her.” Oh the drawbacks of having a beard. This actually happens all the time. Poor baby faced Valentine! I went running last week for the first time in a very long time (like, pre-pregnancy…) I ran for 20 solid minutes and probably only went a mile and a half....

Just like you, I had my share of leftover steak disasters. Once, after a weekend family barbecue, we had a few delicious steaks left. To my surprise, when I tried to reheat them the next day, I ended up with tough, overcooked meat. It was then I realized how critical it is to reheat steak correctly to preserve its juicy deliciousness. So, if you’ve ever wondered about the best way to reheat steak without losing its flavor and tenderness, you’re in the right place....

Sometimes a simple recipe can be all you need when it comes to comfort food. It doesn’t get much more simple or classic than the BLT Sandwich. You will love all of our tips and tricks that make this the best BLT. Bread: Toasting the bread to your desired doneness gives it a delicious crunch. Sourdough is my go-to, but you can see other other options below. Bacon: Crispy bacon strips provide a savory and salty element to the sandwich....

A delicious spring and summer ice lolly treat for both adults and kids. Spring is here! And where some of us may all be still shivering in rainy, snowy weather, you know we’re all thinking about warm spring and summer days. Be prepared! There’s nothing wrong with being armed and ready with healthy treats for the kids after a day of playing outside or swimming in the pool. Good for you popsicles Your kids think just they’re eating a creamy, sweet popsicle but only you know that they’re getting protein, calcium, fiber, vitamin C and more from just 1 popsicle....

Yes, I’m bringing you two options for the corned beef and they are both similar but very different. You know that leftover corned beef that you made for St Patrick’s Day? Well, now you can turn it into a pie! Or go with the tried and true, old fashioned method and use tinned/canned corn beef. The good news is that I’ve made this recipe with both and, as you would expect, the real roasted corned beef tasted much nicer than the canned/tinned version....

Am I the only Halloween candy inspector out there? I mean how can we be sure that our children’s candy is safe if we don’t test it for poison? It’s a sacrifice, really. I mean, I could DIE. Because I’m sure tons of Halloween candy is laced with anthrax or ebola or worse. Get out the biohazard suit, everyone, it’s time to eat all the Butterfingers. The truth guys? I’m super stingy....

No matter how many times I explain it to my 5-year-old son Truman, he is just not picking up on the fact that December and all things Christmas come AFTER Thanksgiving. His Sunday School teachers gave him a cute little advent calendar at church on Sunday (so sweet, right?) and when I told him we still had ELEVEN DAYS before we can even open the first one, he was quite dismayed....

Yes, I’ve finally jumped on the Cacio e Pepe (pronounced kaa-chee-ow-ee-pe-pay) viral train. It seems people have been going crazy for this Italian (specifically Roman) dish lately, causing a global frenzy as you’ll now see it on menu’s at casual neighborhood Italian restaurants all the way up to Michelin star restaurants! Why is Cacio e Pepe so popular? What caused the global obsession for it? After all, it’s just pasta, cheese and pepper?...

Butter Tarts have the perfect combination of sweet and buttery flavors and crunchy and gooey textures, making them the perfect treat for any special occasion. I have an amazing new recipe for you to try: Butter Tarts! These miniature pastry shells filled with a sweet and gooey filling are simple to make with this old-fashioned recipe. Leave them plain, or add raisins, currants, chopped pecans, or walnuts to make them extra delicious!...

Moist, nutty with warming spices, this bread can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch or a summer afternoon treat with a refreshing iced coffee. A slice of this deliciously spiced bread perfect quick morning bite, (tip: warm it in the toaster and spread on soft butter, yum!) this bread is like enjoying carrot cake for breakfast. The added glaze is the perfect complement to the bread that is so simple and so full of orange flavor from fresh orange zest....

I love a good pizza as much as the next person, but I don’t always like the heavy feeling that comes along with eating the dough, you know the feeling. Don’t get me wrong, I can eat regular pizza just about everyday, but sometimes it’s good to eat a little lighter. So after doing some research, it would seem that the cauliflower pizza crust has become popular recently. Since there are so many people going gluten-free, by choice and for dietary reasons, I had to see what all the fuss was about....

There’s something about simple grilled salmon that feels fancy, but in reality, it couldn’t be any easier. It’s all about temperature and time and this recipe will guide you every step of the way. From how to soak it to how to cook salmon over a cedar plank and infuse it with a wonderful smoky flavor. This game-changing recipe takes your everyday salmon to another level! It’s amazing how much flavor the planks bring to the fish....

Once fall arrives and the winter squash begins appearing at the markets and grocery stores, I start dreaming of this hearty dish. I think it makes the perfect fall meal idea and would also be welcome at your Thanksgiving feast! Not only is it easy and incredibly tasty, but it also looks so impressive on the plate. Stuffed vegetables are one of my favorite comfort meals, especially ones that are topped with cheese....

If there is one thing my husband cannot resist, it is Cherry Cheesecake. It was the dessert at our wedding, and it is his number one weakness. If you love someone who loves cheesecake but are intimidated about baking them one, this simple to make dessert is perfect. Making Cherry Cheesecake Bars This recipe is two in one! You can turn this into cherry cheesecake bars by making these in a 9 by 13 inch pan instead of a spring form pan....

When it comes down to it, this dish takes a bit of time to prepare, but it comes with a big wow factor. Not only is the final product absolutely beautiful, it is phenomenally delicious as well. Finally, this great recipe is topped with a glorious sauce that will have your guests singing your praises. Won’t you please let me prove to you that you can make this amazing dish?...

How to Cut Chicken For Fajitas For this recipe, we marinate and cook the chicken as whole breasts and then slice it before serving. This keeps the meat moist and juicy, perfect for fajitas. Slice the chicken in one-inch strips and then in half so they are about two inches long. I hope that you give this recipe a try and that your family loves them jut as much as we do....

My family loves this cilantro lime rice recipe. Being that it is a Chipotle copycat, you won’t need to order out. Instead, you can make it for yourself while everyone thinks you ordered doordash. “Every morning, we make our cilantro-lime white rice from scratch in each of our restaurants. We steam it with bay leaves to impart their herbal fragrance, then season it with lime and lemon juices and toss it with cilantro for its fresh, slightly tart flavor....

Can someone please comment right away if you read this post and see several references to “Pecan Pie Bras.” I swear I’ve scoured it like 10 times already and keep finding more and more! There are no bras to see here people, move along. If you’re looking for Pecan Pie Bars, on the other hand…I got your back. Tuesday isn’t too late to be sharing these bras, right? (okay, that one was a joke....

If you want to spice-up the curry sauce, sprinkle in a little cayenne pepper and adjust to the spice level you like, tasting as you add. Poaching salmon is a new thing to me and I’m loving it. In the paste, I’ve usually sautéd it, like my Lemon Parmesan Crusted Salmon or oven baked like my Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Recipe. This Coconut Curry Poached Salmon is simply served over white rice or noodles (your choice) with fresh peas and snow peas, this recipe is a meal for two, but can be doubled for a family meal....

If you have walnuts in your cupboard right now, 10 bucks says they are from the valley where I grew up in California. 10 BUCKS! Who’s gonna take me on? I got this email a while back from Diamond of California asking me if I wanted to come on a tour of the orchards during the harvest, as well as visit the plant. Hi, do you want to come eat nuts with a bunch of cool people?...