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Creamy, savory, and subtly spicy, this baked fennel with Parmesan and miso is a cozy fall or winter side. One skillet from stovetop to oven makes it easy, elegant, and perfect with steaks, chicken, or fish. If there’s ever been a “why didn’t I make this sooner?” holiday side, this is it. This creamy baked fennel is silky, savory, just a touch spicy, and takes only one skillet from stovetop to oven — a huge win when your kitchen is already juggling turkey, gravy, and pie. And

Black Friday is almost here, and while I love a good deal as much as anyone, this season can so easily shift from joyful to overwhelming. So instead of rushing into more , I’m inviting us to slow down and think differently about giving this year — with intention, warmth, and a spirit of nourishment. Because at its heart, gift-giving isn’t about the item at all. It’s about connection. It’s about choosing someone — their comfort, their joy, their daily rhythms — and saying, I s

A bright and cozy cherry–almond smoothie packed with protein, healthy fats, and fall-inspired cacao + spice. Grain-free and customizable. Cozy, Nourishing, Grain-Free, and Ready in 5 Minutes Mornings can be beautifully chaotic  — alarms, lunch boxes, the dog staring at you like you forgot something, and the moment where you realize the day has already started before your brain has. And in that rush, it’s so easy to grab something quick… like a bagel, muffin, or donut. Fast? Y

This season, I’m beginning a new kind of giving — handmade gifts that carry care, intention, and a touch of beauty. This citrus finishing salt feels like bottled sunshine. Flaky sea salt infused with lemon and orange zest, rosemary from the garden, and a gentle heat from crushed pink peppercorns. It’s bright, fragrant, and effortless — the kind of thing that makes every meal feel just a little more special. Sprinkle it over roasted vegetables, seafood, grilled chicken, or eve

Rich, chocolatey, and surprisingly wholesome. There’s something deeply comforting about a chocolate muffin fresh from the oven — especially when it’s soft, dark, and a little indulgent without spiking your blood sugar. This Blood-Sugar–Friendly Chocolate Chip Muffin recipe is a delicious way to use up a bit of sourdough discard or none at all — the substitute below keeps them just as tender and rich. Almond flour, Greek yogurt, and cacao make them moist and satisfying, while

The Farmers Market Find That Started It All Sunday morning at our local farm market, I spotted a pile of slender Japanese eggplants so glossy they looked lacquered. One gentle squeeze told me everything I needed to know: firm, seedless, and ready to soak up flavor. I grabbed six without hesitation. On the drive home, I did a quick scroll for inspiration and landed on a simple roasted Japanese eggplant recipe from MasterClass ( link here ) — miso-glazed, twenty minutes in the

This year, I’m starting a new tradition — gifts made by hand, from the heart. Instead of searching for something to buy, I wanted to make something simple and sincere. This spiced honey takes only minutes to create, yet it feels thoughtful — a small jar of warmth to share through the season. Raw honey infused with orange peel, a flicker of chili, and a sprig of rosemary or thyme becomes something both comforting and unexpected. Drizzle it over yogurt or cheese, stir it into t

Discover the art of creating homemade vanilla extract with this vanilla extract recipe. Perfect as a heartfelt, slow-infused holiday gift. There’s something grounding about vanilla — warm, familiar, and deeply comforting. It’s the quiet note that softens chocolate, coaxes caramel to glow, and turns whipped cream into something dreamy. Every year, as the air cools and the kitchen fills with spice, I start a small ritual: tucking vanilla beans into bottles and pouring in brandy

A full Halloween dinner that’s festive, blood-sugar-friendly, and full of flavor — from appetizers to dessert! Halloween always nudges me toward playful creativity in the kitchen — not with candy overload or sugar highs, but with dishes that make people smile while staying true to the way we like to eat. This dinner party menu full of Halloween recipes is a balance of cozy, nourishing, and just a little bit cheeky. Click menu items below to jump to recipe. At-a-Glance Hallowe