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An Honest Look at Self-Care with Leanne Brown’s Good Enough
April is Stress Awareness Month, and I’m kicking it off with a book recommendation that delivers a soothing antidote to stress.
Apr 4, 2022


Black History Month 2022: What’s Cooking?
For Black History Month I've compiled a list of cookbooks, memoirs, and food stories that have expanded my culinary and cultural horizons.
Feb 14, 2022


Appley Ever After
My signature Friendsgiving cocktail - as meaningful and symbolic as it is delicious.
Nov 26, 2021


Pumpkin + Mushroom Pasta Bake
In honor of National Pasta Day, I'm sharing a seasonal treat for carb-lovers that combines savory pumpkin with the earthiness of mushrooms.
Oct 17, 2021


Three Bean Vegetarian Chili
Today is National Chili Day, and if I were ever to enter any kind of cookoff competition, it would be with this recipe.
Feb 25, 2021


Roasted Garlic + White Bean Hummus
Hummus is a staple of every crudité platter I assemble, and this white bean version is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Feb 16, 2021


White Fish + Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
This is the kind of warm and hearty, yet nutritious, comfort food recipe that's perfect for a cold winter's night.
Feb 11, 2021


Ahi Poke Bowl with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Packed with 48 grams of protein and nearly 12 grams of fiber, and at 600 calories per serving, this bowl is nutrient-dense and delicious.
Feb 3, 2021

Rum Rum Rudolph
It's the time of year to be making spirits bright, and my 2020 signature holiday cocktail comes courtesy of everyone's favorite reindeer.
Dec 4, 2020

Cranberry Bourbon Compote
Ever notice how the cranberry sauce always gets the least amount of love of the Thanksgiving side dishes? Maybe because it's not as...
Nov 16, 2020


Tri-color Tortellini Vegetable Soup
This recipe is a trinity of culinary comfort. It's soup. It's pasta. There's cheese.
And bonus: the veggies add a helping of healthy!
Oct 19, 2020

Baked Seafood Dip
This recipe first made its debut during Shark Week 2012. A timeless favorite, it's a crowd pleaser at parties and a seafood menu staple.
Aug 10, 2020

Sunflower Seed Pesto Pasta
A light and bright summer pasta dish.
Jul 13, 2020


Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are my favorite spring appetizer and picnic side dish.
Apr 10, 2020

Arancini à l’Air Fryer
An at-home recreation of one of my favorite restaurant appetizers.
Apr 5, 2020


My Famous Mushroom Soup
Fun fact: I published a recipe in a cookbook dedicated to the fab foodiness of one of my all-time fave television shows, Gilmore Girls.
Mar 9, 2020
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