These candied pecans are the fastest homemade treat in my kitchen, and one of the most useful. Raw pecan halves get toasted in a skillet, then tossed with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and a splash of vanilla until every nut wears a glossy, crackly coating. Spread them on parchment to cool, and they turn crunchy,…
These coconut macaroons are one of the easiest cookies I know how to make, and one of the most loved. You only need four ingredients: a bag of sweetened shredded coconut, a can of sweetened condensed milk, two egg whites and a little vanilla. The mixture gets scooped into mounds and baked until the edges…
These chocolate chip zucchini muffins are what I bake every time a neighbor leaves another giant zucchini on my porch. One medium zucchini gets grated right into the batter, along with brown sugar, cinnamon, a scoop of Greek yogurt and plenty of chocolate chips. They bake up tall, soft and super moist, and the zucchini…
These spinach feta puff pastry bites are my answer to every party invite that says bring an appetizer. Little squares of store-bought puff pastry get pressed into a mini muffin pan, filled with a creamy mix of garlicky spinach, salty feta and cream cheese, and baked until the corners puff up crisp and golden. They…
This rosemary goat cheese tart is my go-to appetizer when friends text that they’re on their way. A sheet of store-bought puff pastry gets spread with whipped goat cheese, garlic, lemon and fresh rosemary, then baked until the edges puff up golden and flaky. A drizzle of honey and a pinch of rosemary goat cheese…
This pumpkin spice granola is crunchy, clustery and full of cozy fall flavor. Rolled oats, pecans and pepitas get tossed in a mix of real pumpkin puree, honey, coconut oil and warm spices, then baked low and slow until golden. Chewy dates go in after baking for little bites of caramel-like sweetness. It’s gluten free…
These mini BBQ chicken sliders are my favorite party trick. Saucy shredded chicken and melted cheddar get tucked into a whole sheet of soft rolls, brushed with garlic butter and baked until golden. A spoonful of quick slaw on top adds crunch, and the whole tray of 12 is gone almost as soon as it…
These smoked salmon avocado toast bites are the appetizer I make when I want something that looks special but takes almost no effort. Crisp little baguette toasts get a lemony avocado spread, a ruffle of silky smoked salmon, a few capers, dill and pickled red onion. Each one is a perfect two-bite snack with crunch,…
These pumpkin deviled eggs are the appetizer that gets the most smiles at my fall parties. Each egg is filled with a creamy, smoky orange yolk mixture, scored with a toothpick so it looks like a tiny pumpkin and finished with a little chive stem. They taste like the classic deviled eggs everyone loves, with…
This corn and avocado salsa is the bowl I make whenever friends come over to watch a game, and it’s always scraped clean before halftime. Skillet-charred corn, creamy avocado, black beans, sweet cherry tomatoes and a little jalapeno get tossed in a bright lime and cumin dressing. It’s chunky, smoky and fresh all at once,…
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