This recipe has been in the works for a while because I was trying to figure out how to make it easier, since babka is a pretty involved process. Here is simplified my version - the true babka makers may say this is just a nutella and raspberry swirl bread but either way I am pretty happy with it.
Read MoreFull disclosure this is my husband's recipe. He is the one who decided we were spending too much money on store-bought coffee and took it upon himself to learn how to make cold brew.
Read MoreSo I got a ton of requests for the perfect chess pie. I didn't have time to make a video for this recipe, but I still wanted to share it, since it is so good and so simple.
Read MoreSo lets take about leftovers! My turkey pozole is the perfect way to use up all of that leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. I know it is not a traditional way to eat leftovers but I promise this traditional Mexican soup is delicious and even a little healthy.
Read MoreI am all about a good cheeseboard these days. They are perfect for the holidays and also a total showstopper. Check out this video on how to make the perfect cheese board.
Read MoreWhere do I even start with these Parker House Rolls? Buttery and soft, these are the perfect dinner rolls for Thanksgiving or any sort of nice occasions.
Read MoreI thought I would start a little recurring series here all about cocktails. I am a huge fan of a fancy cocktail but when I first started making them (and ordering them for that matter) I was totally intimidated. This little video series hopefully will demystify some of the most classic cocktails.
Read MoreI have got the perfect fall dessert for you! My pear and blackberry crumble. It is filled with fall flavors and really easy to throw together. Plus it tastes like fall all in one bite.
Read MoreI am back with another one-pot pasta recipe, because one-pot anything seems to be my jam these days. This pasta has butternut squash, sage and walnuts - it is perfect for fall. Couple things to note about the recipe.
Read MoreI first discovered this chicken dish from one of my old co-workers a couple years ago. I was amazed chicken could taste so good and so flavorful. Here is my adaptation of the recipe - it is easy and delicious.
Read MoreThere is a jar of this chimichurri sauce in my fridge at all times. It add tons of flavor to steak, chicken, seafood and even bigs bowls of veggies and rice. I know that adding mint into a chimichurri is a little unconventional but if mint is not your thing, just replace it with more parsley. Also my secret ingredient is a little bit of honey -that sweetness balances the acidity and makes it perfect.
Read MoreEveryone needs a birthday cake recipe in their repertoire. One that you can bust out to make a killer birthday cake or any type of cake for that matter. Well here it is, the only yellow cake recipe you will ever need. Promise. The only one you will ever need. With the perfect vanilla taste and tender crumb here is the ultimate yellow cake recipe.
Read MoreMy sister came to visit me last week and we were talking food (what else do I talk about) and she told me about this new appliance that she is obsessed with. The appliance is an electric pressure cooker called Instant Pot. I was totally intrigued by this thing (it has almost 10K positive reviews on Amazon!) so I snapped one up and decided to discover what all the fuss was about. Well long story short, I am sold...
Read MoreI am a total creature of habit, especially when it comes to food. When I find a good thing, I eat it over and over again. Most recent case and point, granola. I am obsessed with granola for breakfast. Topped with fresh summer fruit and yogurt, it is perfection. But do you know what is not perfection? The cost of granola at the grocery store. It is way more money than I am willing to spend, so I developed my own recipe and I can't get enough of it.
Read MoreI have been digging galettes hard these days. They are just so easy - they might just be the perfect summer dessert. They are fast, delicious and rustic, not to mention so much easier than pies and take half the time. Let me breakdown this delicious recipe for a blueberry cardamom galette...
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