When Saturday morning rolled around, I got into the kitchen and made this almond rhubarb coffee cake. The batter alone was to die for, with intoxicating streaks of orange zest and just the right amount of cardamom.

As the weather warms up and the snow dwindles, making way for occasional April showers, smoothies go back on the regular rotation in our home and in homes everywhere.

Foil packet meals are awesome for summer, whether you’re around the campfire, using your outdoor grill, or roasting them in the oven on a rainy day. Family and friends can all get involved in assembling their own packets, loading up on their favorite vegetables and getti...

Consider making a homemade batch of lilac syrup that will last weeks in the refrigerator and will preserve the lilac’s floral notes long after the flowers are gone.

Weather: 16 degrees, sun rising What I’m listening to: dog paws clicking across the floor, two kids collecting eggs, one child rustling Legos around in the storage box I was standing in line holding a bouquet of spring flowers. The woman behind me in line remarked, ̶...

The fact that this rustic, crusty loaf came out of my kitchen and not out of a bakery was a bit of a revelation. I didn’t know it was possible. Homemade bread, yes. Crackles-when-you-pull-it-apart-but-airy-and-chewy-inside crusty bread? Not a chance. I have two words for...

This bread is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S. And by bananas, I mean crazy good. It’s moist and flavorful, packed with four ripe bananas, chocolate chips, and a little of my secret ingredient – strong, freshly brewed coffee. The hint of coffee enhances the banana and choco...

“Mom, can you make me ratatouille? Just like this?” she says, shoving a phone in my face with a cartoon picture of plated food. “Um. Yeah. I can do that.” “Really?!” She’s beaming now. A welcome smile and infectious enthusiasm during C...

I had a night off from the restaurant, so I asked my wife what she wanted to do for ‘date night.’ “I want to make pizza,” she replied ahead of a long pause. “Mushroom pizza. With goat cheese.” My brain started buzzing with a recipe taking sh...

Tater tot casserole is not a dish I grew up with. I didn’t even know it was a thing. I also didn’t know that in places like Minnesota, it’s called tater tot hot dish.

If you’re looking for a show-stopping appetizer to serve at an upcoming holiday gathering, look no further than this crab artichoke dip.

My wife grew up making peanut butter balls every holiday season. She remembers mixing together the butter, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until it forms a dough that can be rolled into bite-sized balls.

Fair warning: this eggnog recipe contains raw eggs. It also contains lots of booze, which acts as a sterilizer and a preservative for the eggs and cream.