Chocolate and hazelnut are a timeless pairing, and this cake celebrates that flavor duo beautifully. My Chocolate Hazelnut Cake features two layers of tender, moist hazelnut sponge with a hint of cinnamon, finished with a silky chocolate-hazelnut buttercream. The sponge is made using ground roasted hazelnuts for an authentic, nut-forward flavor, while the frosting combines … Read more

Everywhere I look, the holiday season is already making its presence felt: stores are preparing for Christmas shoppers, catalogs arrive in the mail, blogs share seasonal ideas, and Pinterest overflows with crafts and recipes. Still, I like to savor autumn a little longer here on the blog. That’s easy to do when there’s a stunning … Read more

This avocado herb green sauce is an all-purpose, bright, creamy condiment ready in about five minutes. It’s perfect for tacos, salads, grilled proteins, sandwiches, or as a dip. Naturally dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, Whole30 and paleo friendly, it combines avocado with fresh herbs and citrus for vibrant flavor and a luscious texture. The best avocado herb … Read more

Aminé and New Balance are preparing another collaborative drop for 2024. The Grammy-nominated rapper and the Boston-based heritage brand are set to expand their partnership with a fresh installment that builds on their previous work together. Best known for his bold personal style and genre-crossing music, Aminé teamed with New Balance to reinterpret the 610 … Read more

This smoked beef and pork meatloaf is one of the most flavorful and moist smoked meatloaves you’ll ever try. Made with ground chuck and spicy ground pork sausage, sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs, and a simple rub and barbecue sauce, this recipe delivers an unbeatable smoked meatloaf. The directions below form muffin-size loaves for quick, even … Read more

Last week we shared a savory Super Bowl snack—spicy Asian-style hot wings. Today, for game-day dessert, we’re serving up Snickers Tartlets: small, crowd-pleasing treats that are fast to assemble and disappear quickly once guests start grazing. These tartlets are simple to make and impressive to present. Bite-sized and rich, they combine creamy filling, chocolate, caramel, … Read more

Get these healthier Air Fryer Meatballs on your menu immediately. These lighter turkey meatballs are family-approved and the kind that get plates licked clean. They’ve saved me more than once during last-minute play dates and unexpected guests — quick, satisfying and crowd-pleasing. These meatballs are very versatile. Serve them as an appetizer, tuck them into … Read more

Our easy Mimosa Jello Shots are made with just four simple ingredients and can be dressed up with a dollop of whipped cream and a fresh orange slice for a festive finish. These mimosa shots are almost too pretty to eat — the bright orange color topped with whipped cream and an orange garnish looks … Read more

One of my Aunt Deb’s favorite recipes, these Special K Bars (also called scotcheroos in parts of the Midwest) are made simply with corn syrup, cereal, peanut butter, and a chocolate-butterscotch topping. The bars are crisp, buttery, and chocolatey — and cleanup is easy. They take about 15 minutes to assemble and are usually eaten … Read more