Coconut Hazelnut Eggnog

Eggnog is synonymous with Christmas for many people. This Coconut Hazelnut Eggnog is our family’s fun spin on the classic version!

Russian Tea Cakes as Santa Treats

Russian Tea Cakes make the best Santa Treats! These crumbly little cookies are covered in powdered sugar – making them look like snow balls!

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White Chocolate Graham Cracker Muffins

This recipe for white chocolate graham cracker muffins packs a lot of depth and room for feelings into these simple little muffin bites.

Coconut Cookies

Sugar cookies meet macaroons in these crowd pleasing Coconut Cookies! There’s a little crunch of sweetened coconut that gives way to a tender sugar cookie filled with more coconut.

Champorado: Filipino Chocolate Rice Pudding

This champorado (Filipino chocolate rice pudding) may sound like a decadent way to begin the day, but it’s not overly sweet as it is made with dark chocolate, and traditionally, served with a sprinkling of salty dried fish.

Short Ribs Loco Moco

My Short Ribs Loco Moco is a hot plate of white rice topped with short ribs, a poached egg, yellow onions, and crimini mushrooms.

Kale and Sausage Soup

I’m not sure what I like best about this Kale and Sausage Soup: the fact that it’s hearty and nutritious, or that it comes together in less than half an hour. Whatever the case, make sure you have some fresh bread to go along with it.

Julia’s Cinnamon Toast Flan (Bread Pudding) + An Honor: The Legacy of Julia Child Award, IACP

There are some mornings when you know exactly what to do. When your determined feet step into the kitchen, your tastebuds expect certain flavors, your eye squints behind the viewfinder. Fingers fly across the keyboard. That was me the morning the world celebrated what would…

Simple Sundays | Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins

I’ve been in the kitchen since Tuesday. My sister quipped that I should just set up a cot in there. And I actually considered it, for a few minute or two. For five days straight, I cooked. And baked. And cleaned. But despite my tired…

Day-After Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

The refrigerator (and the house) is bursting at the seams. There are pies and a brining turkey, maple whipped cream and glistening cranberry sauce standing at the ready, awaiting their call of duty at tomorrow’s table. On the stove, a pot of giblets is simmering,…

Cranberry Walnut Kale Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette | Simple Sundays

Cranberry Walnut Kale Salad with Fresh Cranberry Vinaigrette is perfect for the holiday table. The dressing is tangy and sweet to complement the hearty kale. Make the salad in advance, leaving you more time for other dishes, and, of course, your guests.

Wordless Wednesday + A Holiday Cooking Twitter Party

I’m taking some time away with my family. The last several months have flown by, with hardly a weekend free to devote entirely to those dearest to me. So, as we head into the busy holiday season, I am cherishing some time alone with them.…

Chicken Afritada | Simple Sundays

There’s nothing more comforting than a stew. Chicken Afritada is a classic Filipino dish, with tender chicken nestled within potatoes and sweet peppers.

Pear & Walnut Gorgonzola Pizza

Sweet pears, earthy gorgonzola, and crunchy walnuts are drizzled with rich honey for the ultimate autumn flatbread! Perfect as an appetizer with a glass of wine!