Let’s take the overly sweet, soggy, corn-syrup-laden pecan pie and turn it into something truly memorable. For the final day of Thanksgiving Week, we’re making pecan pie — but not the usual kind. This is MAPLE PECAN PIE WITH BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE, ORANGE, AND CARDAMOM. This dairy-free, vegan-friendly pie uses a filling made mostly from maple … Read more

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Bring a taste of South Africa to your table with this easy chakalaka recipe — an iconic spicy vegetable relish. Quick to prepare and full of fresh vegetables and warming spices, chakalaka is a versatile side that works brilliantly with a braai (barbecue), grilled meats, sausages or roast chicken. Every South African family seems to … Read more

This simple chocolate chip pumpkin cake is made in one bowl without a mixer and overflows with warm pumpkin spice flavor. Made with pumpkin puree, cozy spices (pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon), neutral oil for moisture, and mini chocolate chips, this cake is tender and easy to prepare. I like to finish it with a … Read more

These soft, chewy SunButter S’mores Cookies combine milk chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and crunchy graham cracker pieces for an easy, crowd-pleasing treat. They require no special equipment—just a bowl and a spoon. Made with SunButter, the cookies have a mild nutty flavor while remaining peanut- and tree-nut-free. WHAT IS SUNBUTTER? SunButter is a spread made from … Read more

Gravlax is a classic Scandinavian preparation that’s easy to make at home. Silky in texture and delicately seasoned with aquavit (or another spirit), white pepper and fresh dill, this cured salmon is both elegant and flavorful. Preparing the fish takes only a few minutes of hands-on work; the rest of the time is spent curing … Read more

Brown Rice Pulao is a lighter, nuttier take on the classic vegetable pulao, swapping white rice for nutritious brown rice. This fragrant one‑pot meal can be prepared in an Instant Pot or a traditional stovetop pressure cooker. I love the nutty flavor of brown basmati, and this pulao is a quick way to put it … Read more

Rich, seriously chocolaty granola with a hint of coconut — a batch you’ll want to make weekly and sprinkle on everything. Why you’ll love it This chocolate coconut granola delivers deep cocoa flavor balanced by bright coconut notes throughout. It bakes up crisp with large, satisfying clusters, so it’s delicious straight from the jar as … Read more

Today I’ll show you how to make an irresistible buttercream Watermelon Sheet Cake and matching cupcakes. These bright, summery designs are adorable and surprisingly easy to create, perfect for pool parties, picnics, or a sunny birthday celebration. With school out and the weather warm, watermelon is one of my favorite summer cake themes. Today’s project … Read more

For years I’ve read British cookbooks that casually mention winter tarts, cakes and pavlovas made with “forced rhubarb,” and I’ve wanted to try it. Nigella Lawson, for example, calls rhubarb tart “perfect for January, when the new season’s forced rhubarb is just in, rosy and budding with its rhubarbiness.” I spent several winters hunting for … Read more