~ This turkey salad is bursting with bright flavors and satisfying textures. A lightened dressing cuts calories without losing creaminess, and serving ideas take it well beyond the typical sandwich. It’s an ideal way to use leftover Thanksgiving turkey — and it works wonderfully with leftover chicken year-round. ~ This Recipe Is:   •  Ready in 30 … Read more

Rajas con Crema Quesadillas highlight roasted poblano peppers cooked with onion, garlic, herbs, and cream, finished with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. I’ve grown poblano peppers in my garden for the past few years after first discovering them in my CSA. Their earthy flavor and mild heat won me over immediately. Each spring I plant several … Read more

I’m excited to share a recipe that will raise your cookie game: Drop-Style Chocolate Sugar Cookies. Rich with cocoa and built for chewiness, these cookies balance crisp edges with soft centers. This one-bowl recipe yields about 10 large cookies and is simple enough for weeknights or for impressing guests. What are Drop-Style Cookies? Drop-style cookies … Read more

When people first hear about air fryer chicken fried steak, many are puzzled. It’s not a common dish in every household, and most people haven’t tried it. My friends reacted the same way. One evening I invited a friend over for dinner and made this recipe. After tasting it, he said he wished he’d discovered … Read more

This gluten-free, vegan, and paleo pumpkin cheesecake is creamy, pumpkin-forward, and perfectly autumnal. It’s actually a cashew-based “cheesecake” (no dairy), but it delivers the same rich, tangy texture and flavor you expect from a traditional cheesecake. The photos show how gorgeous it is, but the real appeal is the taste—comforting, slightly spiced, and beautifully balanced. … Read more

Vermicelli Noodles Recipe is built with tender glass (mung bean/cellophane) noodles, topped with garlic shrimp, crisp vegetables, and finished with crunchy salted cashews. It’s a quick, satisfying lunch or dinner that feels like a lighter, wholesome take on a classic stir-fry. Vermicelli Noodles Recipe Delicate, translucent noodles tossed in a bright Asian-style dressing and topped … Read more

Vermicelli Noodles Recipe is built with tender glass (mung bean/cellophane) noodles, topped with garlic shrimp, crisp vegetables, and finished with crunchy salted cashews. It’s a quick, satisfying lunch or dinner that feels like a lighter, wholesome take on a classic stir-fry. Vermicelli Noodles Recipe Delicate, translucent noodles tossed in a bright Asian-style dressing and topped … Read more

Get ready to level up your Super Bowl party with a curated selection of chicken wing recipes sure to impress. Whether you crave bold heat, sweet-glazed comfort, smoky depth, or bright citrus notes, this collection delivers diverse flavors and straightforward techniques so your wings are the real MVP of the night. Buttermilk Brined Grilled Chicken … Read more

Marbled Cheesecake Patti and I reserve one night a week for ourselves — our date night. Often we cook something special in our Pacific Living outdoor oven, though sometimes we cook inside and dine on the patio. Our outdoor dining area has a comfortable rainforest theme with a wood-burning stove, soft lights, candles, lanterns and … Read more

Sweet bursts of blueberry, an ultra-moist crumb from sour cream, and a buttery streusel topping—these Blueberry Sour Cream Muffins with Streusel Topping are a delightful way to start the day. These muffins come together quickly and deliver tender, moist results. Sour cream in the batter keeps the crumb soft and adds subtle tanginess that enhances … Read more