Rich and utterly divine, this Chocolate Bundt Cake is an easy-to-make, super moist, dense, chocolate pound cake recipe you won’t forget anytime soon. Rich but simple with a hint of espresso. This Chocolate Bundt Cake is actually a Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake, baked in a Bundt pan, that to my eye, makes me think of…
Simple November Dinners: As the calendar shifts into November, these simple fall-inspired, healthy meals will help get dinner on the table quickly. And keep everyone happy. November is a month of cooking. Often early holiday preparations begin for Christmas as well as planning for the Thanksgiving feast. But every night the people we live with…
Tuscan Bean Soup, otherwise known as Ribollita, is a 15th-century traditional fall and winter soup, brimming with seasonal healthy superfoods like kale and squash. And incredibly soul-satisfying and delicious! “Ribollita literally means ‘reboiled,’ in fact, an authentic Ribollita takes about three days to taste its best. Its origins seem to latch back to medieval times…
This Pumpkin Bundt Cake is tender and rich with the flavors of fall. An incredibly easy cake to make, beautiful to serve, and delicious with a velvety vanilla Cream Cheese Icing. Every season deserves a special cake. And a bundt cake is often a perfect choice. They’re pretty, easy to make and everyone seems to…
These easy Pumpkin Muffins recipe is everything you love about pumpkin spice. Beautifully domed, moist, and tender muffins that taste like fall in every bite. When the fall leaves begin to turn, or even when I think they might be turning, I begin to crave pumpkin spice. Specifically pumpkin muffins or pumpkin scones. That warm…
What to Make in September? Here are some ideas for recipes and tips that will keep you cooking with in-season fruits and veggies– all month-long. September is when summer meets fall and the produce bins at the markets are brimming with beautiful, late-season goodness. Here’s how to make the most of September’s fresh goodies! What…
Sweet corn is a hallmark of summer, and fresh sweet corn recipes show it at its best. From salads to mains, bread, puddings, kabobs, chowders — and even pizza, you’ll find delicious ideas to make this season. From July through September, the cornfields near our home become a regular drive route for me. I love…
A Classic French Provencal Ratatouille is a hallmark of summer. Filled with late summer veggies and fragrant herbs. An easy oven-baked dish, versatile, and even freezer friendly. It has become a perennial dish in our family. Surprising yet oh so grateful, I can thank Disney, at least in part, for a toddler son with an…
Easy Grilled Vegetables with Burrata is a centerpiece of summer grilling. With a simple balsamic glaze drizzled over delicious and slightly charred vegetables, it’s a feast for the eyes and the palate. A summery meal all on its own or as a perfect side to… anything! Grilling brings an incredibly sweet flavor to simple vegetables….
These Chocolate Ganache Mini Tarts are a chocolate lover’s dream. A tender toasted almond shortbread crust is filled with an irresistible chocolate ganache that’s so easy, you won’t believe it. Perfect for afternoon tea, Valentine’s Day, or any time you have a chocolate craving. And so seriously easy, it will become your go-to chocolate tart…
Hamburger Soup is a classic, easy, and hearty comfort food soup loaded with vegetables, lean beef, tomatoes, and chunks of soft potatoes. It’s the perfect quick and easy soup for busy days. To make this Hamburger Soup a meal, serve with fresh greens and slices of thick crusty bread. This soup is packed with healthy…
Cider and Cheddar Fondue: When snow is piling up or the winter wind is howling, when family and friends gather — whip up a quick and easy, cozy fireside treat. I like to cut cubes from crusty French bread, but other accompaniments to this fondue might be: apple or pear slices, steamed vegetables like cauliflower,…
