I once came across a piece of food blogging advice that asked, “Does the internet really need another banana bread recipe?” At the time, I had to laugh a little, because I was already thinking about sharing my mother’s chocolate chip banana bread recipe. It felt simple, familiar, and maybe not especially trendy, but it … Read more

Iced Meyer Lemon Pound Cake Lemon desserts have always been my favorite, and this iced Meyer lemon pound cake is exactly the kind of cake I reach for when I want something bright, sweet, and beautifully refreshing. There is something special about the flavor of lemon in a dessert. It adds a clean citrus note … Read more

Southern recipes have a way of feeling familiar from the very first bite. They are generous, comforting, and made for sharing, whether you are planning a holiday table, a weekend cookout, a family supper, or an easy weeknight meal. This collection of 31 Southern favorites brings together casseroles, pork chops, classic sides, fruity desserts, hearty … Read more

This olive oil and potato flatbread was my second weekly Short and Tweet Challenge, inspired by Dan Lepard’s recipe book Short & Sweet. It turned out to be a very satisfying bread: crisp and well flavoured on the outside, yet moist, soft and pleasantly chewy within. The grated potato in the dough gives the crumb … Read more

If you do not have a smoker, this oven baked brisket recipe is a practical and delicious way to make tender BBQ brisket at home. Cooking brisket low and slow in the oven helps the meat stay juicy, while a final broil with BBQ sauce creates a flavorful crust. This method is simple, reliable, and … Read more

These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with plenty of oats and chocolate chips. They have a comforting homemade texture, with crisp edges, a tender center, and just the right balance of sweetness. If you enjoy classic oatmeal cookies but want something a little more chocolatey, this easy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie … Read more

What wonderful news to share! This week, I learned that my new book, The Modern Pioneer Cookbook, debuted at number 7 on the Publishers Weekly Non-Fiction Bestsellers List. Order my new book, The Modern Pioneer Cookbook A Milestone for Traditional Foods on the Publishers Weekly Bestsellers List Thank you from the bottom of my heart … Read more

Grilled Carne Asada is a tender, juicy, and flavorful way to prepare beef steak on the grill. Marinated with lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, cumin, paprika, and apple cider vinegar, this easy carne asada recipe is perfect for street tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos, or serving simply with warm tortillas. However you enjoy it, this … Read more

Ricotta cookies with brown butter icing are soft, tender, and delicately sweet, with a texture that falls somewhere between a classic cookie and a small bite of cake. The ricotta cheese gives the dough a moist, fluffy crumb and helps the cookies stay fresh longer than many traditional drop cookies. They are simple enough for … Read more