This classic spinach dip from Knorr – one of the most popular recipes on my site.

Nice and easy boursin chicken: great for entertaining guests or just yourselves.

I’m looking for the flaky southern biscuits of my youth. Attempt #1: flaky buttermilk biscuits.

How can you not fall in love with the French Macaron – especially pistachio and chocolate?

Noshing on mussels to usher in the new year.

Our Christmas dessert and my December Daring Bakers Challenge: a French Yule Log.

I made my dad’s bouillabaisse for Christmas dinner and it *rocked*.

A nice little appetizer for parties or for yourself: grilled prosciutto-wrapped asparagus with balsamic reduction.

My favorite bagel to order: the Vegetarian – so easy to make!

Feeling festive? Try a lychee martini.

The last of my holiday baking recipes: Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti.

A labor-intensive, but highly rewarding way to make chocolate truffles.

Another great treat to give to others – caramels!

Homemade confections make great gifts. Start with some easy peppermint bark.

Delightful and refreshing cucumber shrimp rolls for Barbara.

You put the tea in the cookie and then you eat the cookie – perhaps with a spot of tea!

Beef tenderloin wraps make great party food for the festive season.

A simpler version of a lovely soup that leaves plenty of room for turkey.

So simple, so delicious – crustless pumpkin pie.

How does dry-brining a turkey fare?