Oven-Baked Latkes

Oven-Baked Latkes

You wouldn’t believe it, but these Hanukkah latkes are oven-baked and absolutely delicious. You’ll avoid the smell of oil, the clean-up of oil, and the less-than-healthy benefits of oil—which leaves you with all the goodness of crispy golden potato pancakes and a side of applesauce.

Buttermilk + Cornmeal Fried Pickles with Everything Seasoning

Buttermilk + Cornmeal Fried Pickles with Everything Seasoning

Fried pickles, y’all. Believe it or not, I never deep fry in my own kitchen. Yet there was something unique about this weekend’s beautiful autumn weather—crisp and cool yet sunny and inviting—coupled with our crew at the ranch and our timeless, stress-free agenda.

Happy Hour Snacking with Little Ones

Happy Hour Snacking with Little Ones

My friend Mary Conley and I recently sat down for coffee, reflecting on our fast-paced lifestyles of blogging and otherwise — in my case, working full-time at an ad agency, and in her case, working full-time as a mom of two. She has always valued healthy eating and meals, but with two boys running full-speed, it’s tough to pull it all together!

Mexican Street Corn Soufflé

Mexican Street Corn Soufflé

I’ll admit I typically push aside casseroles on the Thanksgiving buffet; I have faint memories from childhood of too much mush and mystery ingredients (no offense to my relatives!), so I’d opt for recognizable veggies or potatoes instead. However, corn soufflé has always been the exception.