If you can pronounce it, you can make them – or maybe it’s the other way around. Either way, Nanaimo Bars are a gift from our friends to the North— a Canadian tradition that is a rich, sweet layered treat. Our version kicks it up a notch with a peanut butter filling that takes the dark chocolate, Graham, ALmond and…
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A good knife can make preparing dinner an absolute joy. Here are three knives that are the core. When I worked at Williams Sonoma, I sold a lot of knives. I loved learning and educating guests about the differences between the styles and brands of knives we carried and how to care for them. This post is not really about…
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Stop the search for the best mac n’ cheese because here it is. Rich, creamy, cheesy but not too cheesy, this mac n’ cheese works for as a meatless Monday or as a happy partner to a great steak or holiday ham. Adapted from Epicurious. I don’t mean to be morbid – I really don’t. But you know how you…
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Part of my HowTUES-day series, making a basic béchamel or white sauce is the key to a luscious mac ‘n cheese or baked potato soup. Once you have this technique in your back pocket, you’ve unlocked a treasure trove of comfort, my friend. There are so many jarred sauces and soups in the grocery store and while many food manufacturers…
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Amazing game day or dinner fare, this pizza has a good amount of heat with loads of crunch and comfort. Make it simple with store bought crust and rotisserie chicken or make it your own with homemade dough and home-cooked chicken. photo styling: Paige Wassel | photography: Hartman Pictures I don’t know about your family but mine should be from…
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