Sunday was to be the day that I decorated our porch for the holidays with lights and merriment. But then I spent hours Christmas shopping and returned as darkness was …

This recipe for rich and buttery Toffee Crunch Cookies is great for anytime — but they are especially good Christmas cookies, perfect for sharing with friends. “After you,” the older …

One summer weekend a few years ago, I lured a few good friends from New York with the promise of a home-cooked dinner and some girl time (as well as …

My world right now is dominated by work and schedules and Christmas trees and baking and Christmas pageants and decorating and gift planning (we’ll get to the buying soon, I …

Tart fresh cranberries and creamy white chocolate give these easy Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins a lovely sweet-tart flavor.

Do you use eco-friendly products? I often do but I also pay careful attention to how well a product works. That’s an important factor. I mean, why use something that’s …

Carrots are … well, just carrots. They’re fine. You can steam them, glaze them, butter them … and they’re okay. Maybe you make them because they are a neutral vegetable …

Sweet Potato Hash Browns with Olive Oil Fried Eggs is like the sassy older cousin of my diner favorite – nutrient-rich sweet potatoes walk that sweet-savory line that makes them …

Love chocolate holiday treats? These Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies are rich and mint — perfect Christmas cookies for sharing. I have two words for you: Christmas. Cookies. (I am ridiculously …

Early yesterday morning, I awoke to a car pulling into the driveway and the front door opening. My husband Shawn rushed into the house, dropping my keys on my nightstand. …