Category: Home Kitchen

When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more Let’s celebrate the cooler weather with a stack of warm apple pancakes! […]

When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more These chocolate chip muffins are divine—they’re fluffy, tender and studded throughout with […]

How about pizza tonight? It’s hard to beat classic pesto pizza. This simple vegetarian pizza recipe is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. It offers an irresistible […]

I’ve cooked scrambled eggs about a million times in my life, and I’m pretty particular about them. I like fluffy scrambled eggs topped with cheese. […]

Have you tried making your own pita chips? The key is to separate your pita bread into layers so the chips turn out delightfully crisp […]

Meet the peach cobbler of my dreams! This irresistible dessert features warm, bubbling peaches with a golden cobbler topping that’s craggy at the edges and […]

It’s hard to beat a bowl of pesto pasta. Today, I’m sharing a classic basil pesto pasta recipe from start to finish! You’ll learn how […]

I’m sure you’ve tried almond milk, but have you tasted pistachio milk?! It’s cold, smooth, creamy and tastes like pistachios. It’s dreamy and delicious, as […]

Let’s hear it for burrata cheese! I always order burrata when I find it on restaurant menus, and we’ve had some stellar combinations this summer. […]

Summertime produce is in full swing, and I couldn’t be happier about it! Salads are my specialty, so I’ve created a collection of my best […]

Let’s hear it for poppy seed dressing! This lightly creamy, lemony dressing is irresistible with tender lettuces and fresh fruit. The poppy seeds add a […]

Who’s to say when a popsicle is a popsicle? Let me be clear: these watermelon popsicles are frozen slices of watermelon on sticks. (Or not on […]

Tabbouleh fans, have you tried making it with quinoa? This recipe is a fun variation on classic tabbouleh made with quinoa instead of bulgur wheat. […]

Avocado pesto is a deliciously creamy and fun variation on classic basil pesto. This avocado pesto recipe features ripe avocado in addition to the usual […]

What’s better than a cold or fruity sweet treat on a hot summer day? Not much! Here’s a collection of my most popular summer desserts, […]

Pancake lovers, this recipe is for you, whether you’re gluten-free or not! This easy recipe calls for one wholesome flour—oat flour—and basic ingredients like Greek […]

Your guests are about to be impressed! This blog offers over 100 appetizer recipes, but the recipes that made this list are the easiest appetizer […]

The gimlet is a classic cocktail that deserves more attention! Made with gin, lime juice and sweetened with simple syrup, it comes from the sour […]

Have you tried the classic French dessert called clafoutis? (It’s pronounced clah-foo-tee.) If not, please let me introduce you to this delightful and simple treat. […]

This peanut dressing is like peanut sauce, but in salad dressing form. It’s creamy, bold and nutty. It makes a statement! This dressing is awesome […]

Mango season is here! I’m celebrating with a guide to preparing mango, whether you want it sliced or diced. Mango is one of the most […]

Are you familiar with migas? If not, let me introduce you! Migas (pronounced mee-guhz) are cheesy scrambled eggs tossed with crumbled tortilla chips, which lend […]

Meet my favorite scone recipe! These delicious scones are craggy and lightly crisp around the edges, and lusciously tender and studded with juicy blueberries inside. […]

Arugula pesto is one of my favorite recipe components. It deserves the spotlight! If you enjoy arugula and basil pesto, you’ll love arugula pesto. It’s […]

This classic lentil salad recipe features some of my favorite Mediterranean flavors, including cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, and plenty of fresh parsley […]

Craving a fresh salad with substance? This cauliflower salad recipe might be right up your alley. It’s crunchy, chewy, bold and unexpected. You’ll love this […]

I’m so excited to share this cheesecake tart recipe with you today! The inside is creamy, lemony, sweet yet tangy, and luscious. The press-in crust […]

Have you tried Hasselback potatoes? They are heavenly. They’re crispy like potato chips around the edges, and tender like scalloped potatoes on the inside. If […]

Refried black beans are one of my favorite plant-based recipe components. I’ve perfected my technique and flavorings over the years, and I’m excited to share […]

Peanut butter lovers: Have you tried making your own? I don’t know what took me so long to try it. It’s so easy to blend […]

Craving a wholesome treat? These banana muffins are for you! These muffins are tender, fluffy, and perfectly banana-y. My daughter adores them, and I love […]

Craving a hearty, rich, yet redeeming soup? This creamy tomato soup laden with chickpeas is the answer. I cannot get enough of it! There’s nothing […]

Negroni sbagliato means “mistaken Negroni” in Italian, but can I tell you something? I think it’s an improvement on the original. Classic Negronis are comprised […]

Negroni sbagliato means “mistaken Negroni” in Italian, but can I tell you something? I think it’s an improvement on the original. Classic Negronis are comprised […]

Savory sweet potato fans, you’re going to love this hash! It features sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and onion, all roasted in the oven to tender, […]

Cranberry salsa? Why not! This surprising salsa is bold and tangy. The bitterness of the cranberries is tempered with sweetness from orange juice and a […]

Let’s warm up with a mug of cinnamon tea! Cinnamon tea (té de canela in Spanish) has become my drink of choice during cool weather. […]

Do you know how to measure flour correctly? If you’re the slightest bit uncertain, this tutorial is for you! To be clear, the best way […]

Pickle lovers, this dip is for you! It’s creamy, tangy, and fresh. It tastes like an easy, grown-up alternative to fried pickles with ranch dressing. […]

While I’m a forever fan of mashed potatoes, these cauliflower mashed potatoes are a surprisingly great alternative! Use this recipe to make mashed cauliflower or […]

Want to make an incredible espresso martini at home? Make this recipe! I’ve fallen in love with espresso martinis lately and perfected my technique. Espresso […]

This spinach lasagna is gloriously cheesy, perfectly saucy, and fully loaded with fresh sautéed spinach. It’s worthy of special occasions and holidays, and such a […]

Hello there! I’m thrilled to show you around the redesigned Cookie and Kate website. The previous website served us well for over ten years, and […]

Who knew Swiss chard could be this good?! The key is to slice the chard very thinly and cook it over medium-high heat until it […]

This creamy pumpkin dip straddles the line between sweet and savory in the best way. It’s a seasonal riff on my recipe for Baked Goat […]

It’s not fall until you’ve made a batch of pumpkin muffins. Right? These muffins fill our kitchen with the wonderful fragrance of pumpkin and spice, […]

If you love a spicy red sauce, this arrabbiata sauce recipe is for you! A hot bowl of pasta with arrabbiata sauce, or sugo all’arrabbiata […]

This month, farmers’ markets are exploding with goodness. Fortunately, much of the produce growing now doesn’t need much cooking, if at all. I’m enjoying as […]

This homemade sesame dressing offers bold flavor for your homemade salads. It requires just four core ingredients: toasted sesame oil, tamari or soy sauce, lime […]

This seaweed salad is colorful, delicious, and boldly flavored with sesame dressing. If you enjoy seaweed salads at Japanese restaurants, try this fun twist on […]

September is when summer and fall produce collide at the farmers’ market. It’s the best of both worlds, which is why this list is a […]

22 Comments I consider myself a pickle connoisseur, and I dare say that these pickled jalapeños are the best. These pickled jalapeños are fresh and […]

10 Comments Meet the best 7-layer dip I’ve ever had. I’ve sampled my fair share of them, and wow, this recipe is the winner! Every […]

260 Comments October is here, hooray! The cooler weather is most welcome. I’m looking forward to a cozy fall and the holidays, but I might […]

Leave a Comment The Americano cocktail is a fizzy, bittersweet drink with Italian origins. It’s the perfect aperitivo before dinner or a refreshing weekend afternoon […]

53 Comments July is here! Let’s hear it for long summer days and warm summer evenings. I hope you have fun plans for Independence Day—it’s […]

Leave a Comment If you enjoy watermelon, this is your new summer salad. This simple watermelon salad recipe features classic Mediterranean flavors like tangy crumbled […]

Leave a Comment This Kalamata olive-flavored white bean dip is the recipe you didn’t know you needed. Sure, it’s not the most appetizing-looking appetizer out […]

Leave a Comment Have you experienced cashew butter? It is sublime and somehow much more delicious than a handful of toasted cashews. A spoonful of […]

Leave a Comment Make this cilantro lime dressing recipe the next time you prepare a Mexican meal. It’s bright, sunny and fresh! This dressing is […]

Leave a Comment These almond flour pancakes offer fantastic flavor. Truly, I’d pick these over buttermilk pancakes at a diner. They’re golden, tender and so […]

201 Comments Hooray for June! The sun is shining, and I look forward to fun summertime activities with Grace. I’ve been brainstorming recipes for summer […]

152 Comments Tart rhubarb balances sweet, jammy strawberry flavor in this irresistible springtime dessert. If you can find rhubarb, you’re in for a treat! This […]

Leave a Comment Looking for a wholesome, make-ahead breakfast recipe? Muesli is the answer! Muesli is essentially homemade oat cereal, which originated in Switzerland. Just […]

98 Comments Spring is here, daffodils and all, and I’m just thrilled about it. April brings more seasonal produce to the table, including asparagus, beets […]

71 Comments May is here! The trees are loaded with bright green leaves and I’m thriving on the abundant sunshine. My attention is divided between […]

Leave a Comment Love a good paloma? Me, too. The paloma is a delightfully fizzy grapefruit, lime and tequila cocktail hailing from Mexico. If you […]

Leave a Comment Want to roast chickpeas that are actually crispy? You’re in the right place. I’ve cracked the code, and I’m here to share […]

Leave a Comment Friends coming over? Make this baked goat cheese! It’s warm, creamy, tangy but lightly sweetened with honey, and a touch savory. This […]

Leave a Comment Posset is a rich, creamy, citrusy British dessert. The balanced lemon flavor teeters irresistibly between tangy and sweet. A little goes a […]

1,356 Comments These vegetarian enchiladas are a hearty and satisfying dinner. Make them on a weeknight and you’ll enjoy leftovers for lunch the next day. […]

94 Comments I’m so glad we made it to March. The days are growing longer already and I love how the spring sunshine illuminates our […]

2 Comments These hearty bowls feature roasted fajita veggies and halloumi cheese over beans and cilantro-lime rice. This recipe makes an amazing vegetarian dinner! I’m […]

2 Comments These thumbprint cookies offer classic shortbread flavor with dazzling jam centers. Using almond flour makes them gluten free and extra delicious! They’re tender […]

530 Comments Ever tried artichoke in lasagna? If not, you’ve been missing out. This vegetarian recipe is freshly flavored, hearty and cheesy, but not too […]

88 Comments February is here! If you bookmarked any hearty soups and stews that you haven’t gotten to try yet, this is the month to […]

4 Comments Here’s a fun take on roasted broccoli! Regular roasted broccoli is forever and always one of my go-to side dishes, but this cheesy […]

Leave a Comment Bored by your dinner plans? This green goddess tahini will liven up any basic meal! I’m always so happy to have it […]

4 Comments Have you ever heard of a French Blond cocktail? Me neither, until last week! I read that it’s Taylor Swift’s favorite cocktail after […]

350 Comments This hearty salad features a few of my all-time favorite ingredients. Here we have massaged kale, quinoa, spiced sweet potatoes, and black beans […]

92 Comments Let’s hear it for the New Year! Last year, I finally got back into the groove with recipe production. I’m so excited to […]

Leave a Comment Have you tasted a great whiskey sour? One made with fresh-squeezed lemon juice and quality whiskey? They’re bold yet balanced, with a […]

129 Comments Somehow, November is here and it already feels like winter outside. Grace went trick or treating for the first time yesterday in her […]

226 Comments Can we talk about how beautiful those rainbow carrots are?! You are looking good today, carrots. This stunning roasted carrot dish features warm whole […]

50 Comments If there were ever a creamy potato dish worth making, it is this one. It’s similar to scalloped potatoes, but better, in my […]

19 Comments Homemade lemon vinaigrette is one of the most versatile salad dressings! Today, I’m sharing my go-to lemon dressing recipe for all of your […]

119 Comments December has arrived quicker than ever! Thanksgiving already feels like ages ago, and the lights on our Christmas tree are brightening this dreary […]

16 Comments Trust me, you need this lemony kale salad recipe. It might not look like much at first glance, but this hearty green salad […]

Leave a Comment This fresh pomegranate salsa recipe is bursting with sweet-and-spicy flavor. It’s a fun holiday appetizer or wintertime snack. You can serve it […]

15 Comments Have you ever tasted pistachio butter? This homemade pistachio butter is made with freshly toasted pistachios and tastes like a dream! It’s creamy […]

21 Comments We served this dessert at our wedding over four years ago, and it’s high time to share the recipe with you! Our family […]

510 Comments These fluffy cranberry orange muffins will make your house smell like the holidays! I hope they become your new favorite holiday muffin recipe. […]