This Strawberry Elderflower Spritz is a light, refreshing cocktail that feels elegant without being complicated. Inspired by the classic Hugo Spritz, this version adds a touch of strawberry simple syrup for natural sweetness and beautiful color. The result is bright, easy to sip, and just right for brunch with friends, a spring luncheon, a baby…
This Homemade Strawberry Simple Syrup is made with just 3 ingredients and adds a light sweet flavor to cocktails, mocktails, sparkling water, and iced tea. It’s incredibly easy to make. Just chop fresh strawberries, simmer them with sugar and water, strain, and you’re done. Why Make Simple Syrup From Scratch? Once you make simple syrup…
These Strawberry Walnut Muffins are bakery-style and beautifully balanced, made with fresh strawberries, toasted walnuts, and a buttery streusel topping. Lightly scented with orange zest and rich with sour cream, they bake up moist, hearty, and full of flavor. Making a Truly Good Muffin There’s something special about a really good muffin. Not the rushed…
This Perfect Skillet-to-Oven Chicken Breast is my go-to method for cooking chicken. It’s a simple and versatile technique that allows me to serve a great dinner with little effort. When chicken breasts are quickly seared in a over medium-high heat and then finished in the oven they come out juicy and full of flavor every time. The…
A simple side dish that never disappoints Some of the best side dishes are also the simplest, and these Roasted Carrots with Rosemary are a perfect example. This is a recipe that I come back to again and again because it’s easy, dependable, and absolutely delicious. The carrots roast in the oven while the rest…
Winter salads add a light freshness to the heavier meals we tend to serve during cooler weather. This Arugula Salad with Feta Cheese and Orange is a colorful and delicious dish that features in-season citrus. Peppery arugula forms the base, topped with sweet oranges, salty feta, and toasted walnuts for just the right amount of crunch. A…
