Hi Reader, When people find out I cook professionally, they always assume I’m planning some elaborate Thanksgiving feast. The truth is that I keep things very simple. It’s easy to get stressed about this holiday — I’m not surprised. Cooking a big centerpiece (the turkey!) surrounded by multiple side dishes that all need to be ready at the same time is no small feat. So I keep it easy: A roasted turkey with simple pan gravy, a baked casserole (usually sweet potato), a creamy potato gratin,...

Hey Reader! I've always loved to give homemade gifts, especially when they're edible. 😍 It's an easy way to treat people to something unique, plus you get to express your creative side without too much work. Today I'm getting you started with a few recipe ideas from my website, along with tags and labels to go with them. Use card stock for the tags, punch a hole in the corner, and tie them onto a pretty container with ribbon or twine. Print the labels on sticker paper. Buttermilk Pancake Mix...

Hi Reader, If you're looking for a new way to cook salmon, check out these glazed salmon fillets that are pan-fried and finished in the oven. which helps keep them juicy. I top the fish with a savory maple and Dijon mustard glaze — you can taste all the flavor in every forkful. Quick and easy to cook: The 15-minute process involves a 5-minute pan-sear on top of the stove, then 5 more minutes in a hot oven to finish cooking. Balanced flavors: The glaze is pleasingly sweet and tangy, with a...