Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes: Tangy lemon cupcakes topped with a creamy strawberry buttercream. Your favorite summer drink, in cupcake form! More Strawberry Recipes Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad I love thinking up projects and recipes, even when I don’t always get them done right away. This summer I kept imagining a pitcher of strawberry lemonade, … Read more

If you’ve never tried a dry rub for ribs at home, you’re missing one of the simplest ways to elevate pork ribs. A homemade rub is a pantry staple: rub it on, let it sit, then cook ribs in the oven, on the grill, or in a smoker for deeply seasoned, well-balanced meat. Do I … Read more

This sheet pan Italian chicken dinner is flavorful, healthy, and easy to make. Toss chicken and vegetables with Italian dressing and savory spices, then roast everything on one pan for a protein-packed, low-effort meal. I adapted this sheet pan method from a skillet favorite to create a lighter, one-pan dinner that’s ready in about 30 … Read more

Vanilla cake with chocolate frosting is a timeless pairing, and this simple recipe for Classic Vanilla Cupcakes yields cupcakes that are soft, moist, fluffy and full of flavor. The batter is straightforward to make and the frosting is an intensely chocolatey buttercream that resembles whipped ganache — rich but not overly sweet. The recipe produces … Read more

Pesto brightens everything it touches. If a dish feels bland, a spoonful of pesto will instantly lift it—stirred into a stir-fry, swirled into soup, folded into a cream sauce, or eaten straight from the jar. It’s versatile, bold, and easy to love. One of my favorite ways to use pesto is to transform a simple … Read more

For my Walnut Crusted Pesto Salmon, I press fresh chopped California walnuts onto all sides of the fillets and finish the baked salmon with a homemade walnut pesto instead of traditional pine nuts. The result is tender, flaky salmon that’s baked and on the table in under 30 minutes. This post is sponsored by the … Read more

My easy creamy ground pork stroganoff blends ground pork with buttery mushrooms and sweet apples in a tangy sour cream sauce. If you enjoy this recipe, try my Ham Loaf next! Some years ago I developed a pork meatball recipe served over buttered noodles that featured a sweet-and-savory creamy sauce made with hard apple cider. … Read more

This coconut delight is one of my favorite no‑bake desserts — creamy, light, and layered with coconut flavor. It’s simple to assemble, requires no oven, and turns out perfectly every time. If you’re a coconut fan, you’ll want to save this recipe. This coconut delight begins with a buttery graham cracker crust mixed with shredded … Read more

Looking for a fresh keto lunch idea? Try this Low Carb Reuben Chaffle Sandwich — a satisfying, flavorful meal that tastes indulgent while staying low in carbs. Low Carb Reuben Chaffle Sandwich Recipe Rye Bread Chaffle Ingredients 1 egg 2 tablespoons almond flour 1 tablespoon melted butter 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese Pinch of salt … Read more

Jules Shepard joins the hosts to discuss her favorite gluten-free recipes, including homemade gluten-free graham crackers, gluten-free vanilla wafers, light gluten-free lemon-poppyseed muffins, and a zesty gluten-free key lime cheesecake. She shares tips for texture, flavor balance, and ingredient swaps that make these classic treats accessible to those avoiding gluten. Watch the segment below to … Read more