When you return from the farmers market laden with fresh berries, make this vibrant Summer Salad with Berries. It’s light, refreshing, and full of contrasting textures and bright flavors that celebrate peak-season fruit. Update: This post was originally published in 2021 and has been refreshed with new photos and updated recipe details. About this Salad … Read more

A fun and simple way to teach children about the Chinese New Year red envelope tradition is to let them make their own lucky red envelopes. In Chinese culture, red symbolizes good fortune and happiness. During Chinese New Year, it is common to give red envelopes filled with “lucky money” to family and friends as … Read more

You might expect this to be a tutorial about organizing; instead, I want to explore organization as a form of art. A well-ordered space can be as beautiful and satisfying as a painting, offering calm and pleasure simply by existing. The Beauty of Simplicity I take real aesthetic pleasure from many corners of my home. … Read more

Velvety smooth and naturally sweet, this Hubbard Squash Soup is ideal for crisp fall days. Fresh and wholesome, it achieves a silky texture without any cream and highlights the squash’s nutty, hazelnut-like taste. Simple to prepare and full of seasonal warmth, this soup is autumn comfort in a bowl. Better Than The Rest – Here’s … Read more

Smoked salmon is simple to prepare and doesn’t take long. In about four hours you can brine, dry, stuff, and smoke salmon for a quick, impressive dinner. This stuffed smoked salmon recipe is straightforward and smokes quickly while delivering great flavor. Helpful Information Prep Time: 45 minutes Brining Time: 1 hour Cook Time: 45–60 minutes … Read more

Easy pumpkin bread made with sour cream and brown sugar — moist, tender, and full of warm fall spices. This simple pumpkin bread is a favorite for chilly mornings and weekend baking, and the maple brown butter glaze on top is utterly irresistible. Best Sour Cream Pumpkin Bread Recipe *This post contains affiliate links — … Read more

These red wine braised short ribs are a decadent, comforting dish that delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home. The ribs are cooked low and slow until fall-off-the-bone tender, then finished with a silky red wine reduction. Everything comes together in one pot for an impressive yet easy meal. If you enjoy this recipe, consider trying Short … Read more

This watermelon margarita is made with fresh fruit and is ideal for warm-weather sipping. Bright pink and naturally sweet, this light, refreshing cocktail balances juicy watermelon with fresh lime for a pleasantly tart finish. These watermelon margaritas are a summertime favorite. Fresh watermelon is blended into a vibrant, naturally sweet base, then combined with tequila, … Read more

Hey PBJ’s! Thanksgiving is here again, and I’m sharing a classic, soul-food-style candied yams recipe prepared the traditional way. This version uses the same ingredients as my other candied sweet potato recipe, but instead of boiling first, the sweet potatoes are peeled, cut, and baked right in the oven for a simple, hands-off finish. If … Read more

If you enjoy peanut butter and Rice Krispies together, these Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are an especially delicious twist on the classic. Simpler and quicker to prepare than many layered bars, this version comes together fast and sets without a long wait, so you can enjoy them almost immediately. The combination of peanut butter, … Read more