Soft & Chewy M&M Cookies made with butter, sugars, instant pudding mix, and colorful M&Ms. The dough bakes to lightly crisp edges, a soft, chewy center, and is studded with candy for a vibrant, bakery-style cookie. Homemade M&M cookies are a fun, chocolate-packed treat with colorful candy pieces in every bite. After testing many variations, … Read more

The Zenbelly Cookbook,an epicurean’s guide to paleo cuisine is available for preorder! To celebrate my first cookbook, I’ll be sharing a recipe from it each week so you can get a sneak peek. This week’s feature is Sesame Shiitake Broccoli. If you’d like a copy now, you can preorder the book here. What can you … Read more

These Caramel Apple Turnovers are a new favorite—easy to make with store-bought ingredients yet elegant enough to pass for a bakery treat. Using puff pastry, canned apple pie filling, and ready-made caramel, they come together quickly and deliver impressive flavor and texture. I’ve worked with puff pastry for decades, and recipes like this show how … Read more

This Limonada de Fresa blends the sweet, fruity character of a Mexican agua de fresa with the bright tang of a classic limonada. It’s refreshing, simple to make with natural ingredients, and full of vitamins and antioxidants. Prepare a large pitcher ahead of time and keep it chilled for barbecues, parties, or family gatherings. In … Read more

In the previous post you saw how Julia Moore used a sourdough levain to begin fermenting cider. In this article the process comes full circle: the sediment and barm from that racked cider are put to work fermenting bread. There is a long tradition of using the foam or leftover yeast from brewing to make … Read more

Roasted Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite snacks. If you haven’t tried them roasted, you’re missing out: a little olive oil and a pinch of salt transform these nutritious little cabbages into sweet, crunchy, golden bites that can rival popcorn. This month’s Recipe Redux theme is tapas, and roasted Brussels sprouts make a perfect … Read more

Today we’re launching a new weekly series to answer the many baking questions you’ve sent over the years. You’ve asked for tips, techniques and troubleshooting advice, and while I’ve tried to reply to as many messages as possible, the volume can be overwhelming. To make the most of your questions and help more people, I’ll … Read more

Disney’s Riviera Signature Cookies are packed with chocolate, walnuts, pistachios, and dried cherries—the same cookies served at the resort. Watch our step-by-step video I’ve been on a mission to recreate famous chocolate chip cookies—from copycat Levain cookies to popular hotel and bakery recipes. The Disney Grand Floridian cookies are a fan favorite, but the Riviera … Read more

Welcome to Weekend Potluck 649. We’re so glad you could join us! This week’s highlighted recipes: Baked Apple Fritters with Double Glaze, Autumn Harvest Beef Stew, Chocolate Coffee Cake, and Chicken & Dressing Casserole. Every Friday, visit Sweet Little Bluebird for our long-running Weekend Potluck party. For more than a decade top food bloggers have … Read more