Paper Plane Cocktail

This paper plane cocktail is easy to make with equal parts bourbon, Aperol, amaro, and lemon juice. A modern classic, it's boozy, bright, and delicious!

Have you ever tried a paper plane cocktail? Invented in 2008 by New York City bartender Sam Ross, it consists of equal parts of four ingredients: bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice. Bitter, sour, citrusy, and deliciously complex, this drink has become a modern classic, and I’m here for it. I’m embarrassed to admit that I didn’t actually get on the paper plane bandwagon until last year. Jack and I were snowed in at home for the week after Christmas, and for a fun, festive, and cozy activity, we made a new classic cocktail every night. This paper plane…

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French Toast Casserole

This overnight French toast casserole recipe is the perfect breakfast for a crowd! It's simple and delicious, with a crisp topping and custardy middle.

This French toast casserole recipe is the easiest way to make French toast for a crowd. Instead of standing at the stove, flipping slices to order, you pile cubed bread into a casserole dish, douse it in a rich, cinnamon-spiced custard, and bake it with pecans and brown sugar on top. It’s a breeze to make on the morning you plan to serve it, but you can also assemble it a day ahead and let it sit overnight in the fridge. The next morning, just add the nutty topping, pop it in the oven, and bake! This French toast casserole…

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Cinnamon Rolls

These easy homemade cinnamon rolls are soft, gooey, and delicious! They're my family's favorite holiday breakfast. Make-ahead instructions included!

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This cinnamon roll recipe is my family’s favorite holiday breakfast! Easy and delicious, it makes the best cinnamon rolls I’ve tried. They have a soft dough filled with a rich brown sugar and cinnamon swirl. A gooey vanilla glaze (or cream cheese frosting!) takes them over the top. I first shared this recipe in 2019, inspired by the cinnamon rolls my mom made on Christmas morning when I was growing up. Now with over 350 5-star reviews, it’s since become a reader favorite! I recently updated it with new photos, make-ahead and freezing instructions, and tips for cinnamon roll success.…

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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

These roasted fingerling potatoes are an easy, delicious side dish! Lightly crisp and seasoned with garlic and herbs, they're perfect for the holidays.

Have you ever cooked fingerling potatoes? These oblong, finger-shaped potatoes are small and waxy. They have thin skins and firm, buttery flesh that almost reminds me of chestnuts. I love to make roasted fingerling potatoes for special occasions. With their unique shape and earthy, nutty taste, they feel a touch fancier than humble Yukon Golds or russets. With the holidays coming up, I thought it would be the perfect time to share my roasted fingerling potatoes recipe. It’s easy to make with 8 ingredients, but it’s still elegant and flavorful enough for a celebration. I hope you love it as much…

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Classic Martini

Classic and classy, a martini is one of our favorite cocktails to make at home. This 2-ingredient recipe uses gin and dry vermouth. We love it with a twist!

This classic martini recipe was one of the first cocktails Jack learned to make at home. It entered our rotation years ago, back when we had regular poker nights with a group of friends. I would always lose, but I still joined in every time for the company—and the drinks. Jack thinks (and he’s convinced me too) that a martini is a cocktail that’s actually best made at home. You only need 2 ingredients—gin and dry vermouth—and you have complete control over the ratios. We both like ours dry, which is how I’ve written the recipe below, but I’ve also included notes…

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How to Cook Turnips

Learn how to cook turnips! Roasted with salt and pepper, this underrated veggie becomes sweet, tender, and nutty. It's a delicious, healthy side dish!

Turnips are one of the vegetables I buy most often in the fall. I can never resist them at the farmers market—bright white, pink, or tinged with purple, with lush green tops attached. They often look more humble in the grocery store, but they’re still worth reaching for. Turnips have a lightly sweet, peppery flavor with delicious nutty, mustardy undertones. Why not add them to your root vegetable rotation? I’m sharing a guide to how to cook turnips below, complete with my favorite roasted turnips recipe. It’s easy to make with 4 ingredients, and it cooks in right around 30 minutes. If…

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Tomato Soup

The BEST tomato soup recipe! It's rich, flavorful, and easy to make with basic ingredients. Just add a grilled cheese for a delicious, comforting meal!

This tomato soup recipe is a cold weather staple in our house. It couldn’t be simpler to make, and the ingredients are largely pantry basics that I always keep on hand. But more importantly, this tomato soup is creamy, comforting, and full of rich flavor. The tomatoes make it tangy, balsamic vinegar adds sweetness, and red pepper flakes give it a warming kick of heat. You could serve it on its own, topped with a swirl of olive oil, black pepper, and fresh basil leaves…or you could pair it with a grilled cheese sandwich. If you’re craving cozy comfort food…

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Penne Alla Vodka

This penne alla vodka recipe stars a creamy, flavorful homemade vodka sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a comforting weeknight meal!

This penne alla vodka recipe is equal parts quick and comforting. It features a homemade vodka sauce that’s creamy, rich, and full of tangy tomato flavor…but easy to make in 30 minutes with a handful of pantry ingredients. We love to make this penne alla vodka on fall and winter weeknights. It’s so simple, cozy, and flavorful. The next time you’re craving comfort food, give it a try. I think you’ll love this penne alla vodka too! How to Make Penne alla Vodka This penne alla vodka recipe starts with simple ingredients: Ingredients Vodka, of course! You’ll only use 1/4 cup here,…

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Air Fryer Grilled Cheese

This air fryer grilled cheese is crisp and golden on the outside and melty in the middle. It's the easiest way to make a perfect grilled cheese sandwich!

Did you know that you can make a perfect grilled cheese in the air fryer? This air fryer grilled cheese sandwich is crisp and golden on the outside and gooey in the middle (I mean, look at that cheese pull!). I started making this air fryer grilled cheese recipe last spring for my son Ollie, and it’s since become my favorite way to make a grilled cheese. Sure, it’s pretty simple to cook one on the stovetop, but using the air fryer is even easier. Here’s why: I use sliced, not grated, cheese. Sandwich assembly is quick and easy! Cleanup is a…

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Arrabbiata Sauce

Tired of the same old red sauce? Spice up your next pasta night with this arrabbiata sauce recipe! We love this fiery Italian tomato sauce over penne.

Break out the red pepper flakes—we’re making arrabbiata sauce! This spicy Italian tomato sauce is one of my favorite sauces to serve over pasta. It’s insanely flavorful, with a generous pinch of crushed red pepper giving it a delicious kick of heat. It also happens to be easy to make in 30 minutes with 7 basic ingredients. I love having this arrabbiata sauce recipe in our pasta night rotation—I hope you will too! How to Make Arrabbiata Sauce My arrabbiata sauce recipe has 7 simple ingredients: Canned whole peeled tomatoes – If you can find them, use San Marzano tomatoes for…

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Protein Pancakes

These protein pancakes are easy to make with 10 simple ingredients. They're a delicious, healthy breakfast...that actually keeps me full till lunch!

Protein pancakes! If you love starting your day with a high-protein breakfast, this recipe is for you. Each pancake contains about 8 grams of protein, which comes out to roughly 24 grams per serving! Ever since I shared this fluffy pancake recipe, I’ve been making pancakes on repeat. They’re one of my kiddo’s favorite breakfasts, and they’re something we like to make together. But as much as I love those regular pancakes, sometimes, I want a breakfast that keeps me fuller longer. That’s where these protein pancakes come in. Made in the blender, they contain no flour and no refined sugar.…

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