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May 10, 2026

Shrimp and Veggie Summer Rolls

These Shrimp and Veggie Summer Rolls are so fresh and light, and are the perfect appetizer or light dinner. 

Shrimp and Veggie Summer Rolls stacked.


Besides shrimp, these summer rolls also include lots of veggies. These rolls are so incredibly easy to make. Just don't tell your guests, because the dish is also elegant and delicious and you'll love how impressed your guests will be. 

May 3, 2026

Fresh Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Who doesn't love spinach and artichoke dip? It's such a classic. How about making it with fresh artichokes and fresh spinach!? It makes such a difference! 



Using fresh artichokes and spinach adds a bit of "fancy" to this popular dip without a lot of sacrifice in effort. Yes, you'll need to cook the artichokes and spinach first, but the little bit of extra time is worth it. 

Apr 29, 2026

Mini Ice Cream Cakes

You can make these mini ice cream cakes with any flavor ice cream and cake you like. They are great for a birthday party, dinner party, or just to have individual-sized desserts in your freezer as a fun treat. 

Three Mini Ice Cream Cakes on a white plate.

These are a great make-ahead dessert. You can serve them directly from the freezer without any extra preparation too. 

Apr 26, 2026

Pasta with Green Beans and Ricotta

This pasta dish with green beans and ricotta is a wonderful side dish or even a great main dish. The pasta and the beans are tossed with lots of Parmesan or Romano cheese and herbs, and then combined with generous dollops of ricotta cheese. 

Pasta with Green Beans and Ricotta in a red rimmed gratin dish.


This pasta dish is pure comfort food. It's creamy, a little bit spicy, and loaded with freshly blanched French green beans cut into one inch pieces. You can even eat it from a bowl with a spoon while streaming your favorite show. 

Apr 24, 2026

Carrot and Cheddar Gratin

This carrot and cheddar gratin is easy to make and makes an impressive and amazing side dish for when company's coming for brunch or dinner.

Carrot and Cheddar Gratin in a Gratin dish

This carrot gratin begins with carrots steeped in cream and lightly browned onions, topped with cheddar cheese and buttered and herbed bread crumbs, and then baked until golden-brown. 

Apr 22, 2026

Potatoes Boulangère

These potatoes boulangère are a wonderful lightened up potato dish. You can serve these potatoes for dinner as a side for roasts, steaks and chops, and poultry, or as a side dish for a celebratory brunch. 

Potatoes Boulangère in white individual bowls with a Dutch oven behind.


With Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation celebrations coming up, save this recipe and add these potatoes to your menu. 

Apr 20, 2026

Cranberry and Tangerine Scones

Dress up your brunch table with these Cranberry and Pixie Tangerine scones. They are easy to make and super flavorful. 

Cranberry and Tangerine Scones on a white plate.


These scones are tender and citrusy. They are soft and moist on the inside with crispy crumbly edges. They are tasty on their own or split and spread with butter or jam.