Braided pesto bread is everything that’s right in the world: cheese, pesto, and bread. I know—the best! I’m not sure what else it could do to win you over short of baking itself, but if you too are longing for summer to never ever end, this one’s for you. The dough is soft, stretchy, and really easy to work with. 💯 And just as you’d expect, you can use any type of pesto you like. I’m currently loving this nutty toasted walnut pesto, but if they’re in season, garlicky ramp pesto…
Continue Reading30-Minute Crispy Grilled Chicken Wings
My husband and I have been absolutely loving our Traeger smoker. In addition to fall-off-the-bone, tender smoked ribs and brisket, it actually makes fantastic grilled chicken wings. The skin is earth shatteringly crispy! Don’t have a pellet grill? No problem! You can follow the same cook time using either a gas grill or charcoal grill. Full instructions in the recipe card below. If you’re looking for more wing recipes that can be baked in an oven or fried, try my juicy garlic Parmesan wings or lemony black pepper chicken wings…
Continue ReadingAsian Stuffed Peppers (With Ground Chicken or Pork)
I remember very distinctly having the idea for these Asian Stuffed Peppers and deciding ahead of time that I was going to love them. After all, what’s not to like about what is essentially dumpling filling without the guilt of frying? On top of being delicious, they’re easy to prep! We are always looking to develop consistently reliable weeknight staples, and these Asian stuffed peppers have absolutely become one of ours. Want to make them Whole30 compliant? Simply replace soy sauce with coconut aminos. Easy peasy! For more stuffed pepper…
Continue ReadingBlueberry Streusel Mini Muffins with Greek Yogurt
My absolute favorite blueberry muffins (like, ever) are from this small restaurant in New Canaan, CT called Rosie. They are massive, a gift in and of itself, and if you go first thing in the morning (we always do), you are rewarded with muffins that are fresh-from-the-oven and ever so slightly under baked right in the middle. You might not think that’s a good quality for a muffin, but trust us it is. We don’t go often because we like being able to zip up our pants, but seriously they are…
Continue ReadingImpossibly Creamy Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
Let me start by saying this: my husband and I are bonafide cheesecake snobs. We’ve eaten the best of the best in NYC (and no, it is not Junior’s 😬), and tear down every which way that a cheesecake falls flat or doesn’t make the cut. So believe me when I claim this dulce de leche cheesecake to be damn near perfect: I mean it. The crust is thick and the cheesecake is dense, but luxuriously creamy, just as it should be. And the swirls of dulce de leche? It’s…
Continue ReadingSavory Israeli Cheese Bourekas with Puff Pastry
Buttery, Flaky, Cheesy, and Completely Irresistible Golden-brown puff pastry that shatters at first bite, giving way to a creamy, salty filling laced with dill, lemon zest, and just a hint of garlic—Israeli cheese bourekas are the definition of savory comfort food. They’re easy enough for a weekday snack, yet elegant on a mezze platter alongside pickles, olives, and a bowl of freshly grated tomato or spicy homemade zhoug. One batch disappears fast, so plan accordingly! In Israel they’re called bourekas, but the same flaky, cheese-filled pastries travel the world under…
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