When it comes to entertaining, the Barefoot Contessa is a bonafide queen. Between wowing a crowd and making lovey-dovey meals for her man, Jeffrey, Ina Garten runs the world of classic cooking. When you want to take a page from her book but have less than half the time, you need to get creative. That's why we asked our trusted food editor Christine...

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My husband is finally home after a few weeks of traveling for work, and I am taking full advantage of him being home to help with dinner and kid wrangling. We're celebrating him being home, his belated birthday, and a new home with a week of our family's favorite dinner. There's nothing fancy in the meal plan this week — just five classic...

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Have you ever seen a black chicken? We don't mean a black-feathered chicken; we mean a Silkie chicken, which is black-pigmented right down to its bones. They aren't commonly found in the grocery store, but you might see them in Asian groceries. What's the deal with these black chickens, and do they taste different than the paler breed? Silkie chickens are a highly...

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Here's how I pictured family dinner with my husband and three kids: Everyone is at the table, enjoying steak and fries while taking turns talking about the highlights from their day. In reality, dinner is more of a workout than a time to relax over conversation. In reality, my husband and I have spent more dinners than I can count chasing our two...

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In our house, frittatas, the Italian egg dish that's often made in a skillet, are usually reserved for a Sunday clean-out-the-fridge night. They're simple to throw together, satisfying, and you can use almost any vegetable or cheese you have on hand. But lately, they've been making their way onto the breakfast table. Actually, to be truthful, I've been doing a portable version for...

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Avocado toast is delicious, and eggs are super easy to make at home, but when you want something that feels special — or like dessert — there's nothing like French toast for brunch. I mean, it's basically bread that's fried and topped (or stuffed) with delicious things. And you get to eat that for breakfast! Win. If you want something truly decadent for...

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One way I know fall is truly here is when I wake up craving anything but my usual bowl of yogurt and fruit. With the arrival of brisk mornings, I find myself dusting off my slippers and wanting something warm to fill my stomach. These 17 savory and sweet breakfast casseroles are exactly that. What's better is that almost all of them can...

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Lettuce wraps are a fave around here (and a nice change from taco night). This has become a favorite weeknight meal. Ginger and garlic tempeh rice, folded into lime-spiked lettuce wraps with lots of herbs, cucumber, and carrots. It's a one-pan meal that comes together in no time! A couple of tips related to this recipe. If you find a tempeh brand you...

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By nature, smoothies are a quick and easy breakfast that are both nourishing and convenient to enjoy when you're on the go. But there is a way to make them even easier. The key to a smart smoothie routine isn't just the pairing of ingredients you load in the blender — it's knowing the best way to get a jump-start on your favorite...

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Fall is hands-down my favorite time of year in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Sparkling golden aspens dot the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the air is thick with the intoxicating smell of New Mexico's famous roasting chiles, and, to celebrate what is likely Santa Fe's most famous crop, there is the annual Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown. Every year, New Mexico's top burger purveyors sling...

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One of the twenty seven reasons I need to get back to Detroit as soon as possible is – PIZZA.   Bready baked, crisp edged, pepperoni dotted, cheese pulled, sweet and savory sauce – PIZZA.   This version of city pizza is different from a Chicago deep dish or a New York slice.  Gloriously different.  I think of it as a lightly doughy,...

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Our Weekend in The Thousand Islands and Adirondacks, NY posted September 29, 2017 by Gina Lighthouses, castles, boating, farms and more – here’s a recap (and a video!) from an incredible 4-day weekend in The Thousand Islands and Lake Placid, NY! We crammed a lot in this short weekend and had such an amazing time, we plan on returning really soon, hopefully in the...

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