Serena Wolf, author of The Dude Diet, has a new book out: The Dude Diet Dinnertime. It’s filled with "125 Clean(ish) Recipes for Weeknight Winners and Fancypants Dinners." I've made one recipe — Lemon Orzo Skillet with Chicken and Artichokes — which I’d classify definitely as a weeknight winner ...
One-Bowl Chocolate Cupcakes with Easy Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
If words like fondant and crumb coat give you pause, but you like the idea of the occasional festive decorating project, you're in luck. These owl cupcakes, recently featured on Cup of Jo, require neither a piping bag or tip nor a turn table or icing spatula. I made them last week, and my ...
Vegan One-Pot Ginger-Scallion Ramen Noodles
A few weeks ago I found, hiding in a stash of to-make recipes, a magazine clipping featuring "better-than-takeout" udon noodles. It had been torn from a Bon Appetit, and a note before the recipe intrigued me. It said: "You can easily make this vegetarian—omit the pork and sub in 8 oz. shiitake or ...
13 Winter Squash Recipes to Make Right Now
Over the weekend, I trekked to Trader Joe's with my four-year old, Tig. Upon arriving, we beelined it to the back corner sample table, which was lined with mini cups of pasta dressed in butternut squash sauce. Tig promptly devoured her portion, then looked up longingly at me. I scored her ...
Easy Thai Chicken Satay with Coconut Rice
This easy Thai chicken satay has become my family's most requested meal. The 6-ingredient chicken marinade, which requires no chopping, comes together in a snap. The chicken can be sliced and marinated 48 hours or more in advance, so don't be afraid to make it ahead of time. I often serve it with ...
