Risotto — that luscious, creamy comfort food. Traditionally made with rice, this version swaps in ancient einkorn wheat berries for a delightful twist. The einkorn lends a sweet, nutty flavor and a pleasant, slightly chewy texture that pairs beautifully with coconut and curry. On the first bite you’ll notice a creamy mouthfeel that melts across … Read more

This slow cooker butter chicken is so easy to make. It’s the perfect weeknight meal with very little prep time! Everyone will love it! Have you ever made butter chicken at home? I hadn’t tried Indian butter chicken until a few years ago, and now it’s a favorite at our table. At first my kids … Read more

Hello everyone! How are your weeks going? Anyone have exciting plans for the weekend? This weekend I have yoga teacher training and I’m curious to see what the curriculum holds. It often feels like whatever life lesson I need that week shows up in training. For example, last week I was a bit nervous because … Read more

Hello, friends — happy Friday! I’m excited because I finished my weekly long run this morning: 14 miles complete. Now I can relax and enjoy the weekend. My running partner Diane needed to get her long run done early, so I had company for the miles. We met in Falls Church and ran the W&OD … Read more

This classic tuna noodle casserole is creamy, comforting, and made completely from scratch—no canned soup required. Ready in about 30–35 minutes, it’s finished with a golden, buttery breadcrumb topping for the ideal contrast of crisp and creamy. Quick Look: Tuna Noodle Casserole (No Soup) ⏲️Ready in: 35 minutes 👪Serves: 6 🥘Key Ingredients: Tuna, rotini pasta, … Read more

This fresh spiced cranberry sauce is sweet, warmly spiced and far better than canned or jellied varieties. Ready in minutes with simple ingredients, it’s not tart or bitter and makes a delicious companion to turkey and classic holiday sides. This cranberry relish features cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger and a bright touch of orange. It pairs … Read more

This Pepper Jack Hash Brown Casserole is pure comfort food: tender hash browns folded into a rich, creamy sauce with butter, sour cream, heavy cream and plenty of pepper jack cheese. It’s a real game changer. This Pepper Jack Hash Brown Casserole takes classic funeral potatoes to the next level. Creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy … Read more

Cowboy Caviar This Cowboy Caviar is a fresh, flavorful dip you’ll want to make again and again. It’s loaded with colorful vegetables, beans, and optional avocado, and comes together in about 15 minutes with no cooking required. Perfect for game day, summer barbecues, potlucks, or an easy snack, this recipe is allergy-friendly and crowd approved. … Read more

Slow-roasted until meltingly tender, these sticky pork belly slices are finished with a sweet-and-savoury maple glaze that becomes delectably sticky in the oven. Serve them with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables for an easy, mostly hands-off family supper that delivers impressive results. The pork belly slices — sometimes called rashers — are gently braised … Read more

This post and recipe for Summer Berry Pavlova walks you through creating a showstopping pavlova that’s crisp on the outside and marshmallow-soft inside. It’s finished with lightly sweetened whipped cream, a bright raspberry curd, and a generous mound of fresh summer berries. What is a Pavlova? Pavlova is a popular dessert from Australia and New … Read more