Kani salad, also called crab stick salad, is a light Japanese-style salad made from shredded crab stick with julienned cucumber and carrots. It’s dressed in a creamy mayonnaise-based sauce with fresh lemon juice and Kewpie mayo, a popular Japanese mayonnaise. Kani salad is a refreshing, easy-to-make dish with a satisfying crunch and subtle seafood flavor. … Read more

Last year at this time I never imagined that Thanksgiving 2022 would be the target date for the house to feel mostly finished, but here we are. The kitchen is finally coming together and feels nearly complete. We’re getting so close—our kitchen almost looks finished. The arched glass hutches, which have become the room’s focal … Read more

The air fryer has become my favorite kitchen appliance, and I can’t get enough of air-fried chicken drumsticks. This air fryer honey mustard chicken legs recipe is a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner: drumsticks marinated in a quick honey mustard sauce, seasoned with salt and pepper, and cooked in the air fryer in about 20 minutes. … Read more

Whip up this quick and easy saffron risotto in about 30 minutes using just a few simple ingredients. Serve it on its own with fresh basil and grated Parmesan, or alongside an elegant main like baked lobster tails or filet mignon for a special meal. Why you’ll love this recipe: Risotto may seem intimidating, but … Read more

Honey butter is incredibly easy to make and brings wonderful flavor to homemade rolls or cornbread. This simple honey butter recipe uses just four ingredients and is ready to spread on warm bread in under five minutes. If you want more easy bread to enjoy with honey butter, try recipes like Dutch Oven Bread, Challah … Read more

This Nutella Tarte Soleil looks like an elaborate showstopper but is surprisingly simple: layers of puff pastry spread with chocolate-hazelnut spread, cut and twisted into sun-like rays. The result is crisp, golden pastry with ribbons of warm, melty Nutella. It’s perfect for breakfast treats, brunch, dessert tables or sharing with friends. The French name tarte … Read more

This butternut squash soup is gently sweet, ultra-creamy, and full of comforting flavor. Everyone who tries it asks for the recipe—perfect for a chilly evening. Why You’ll Love It This butternut squash soup is inspired by Panera’s Autumn Squash soup but brightened with ginger for extra depth. It’s the kind of bowl that feels like … Read more

Sweet, succulent shrimp meet rich, creamy avocado in this bright, flavor-packed dish that feels indulgent but comes together in minutes. The avocado butter melts over warm shrimp, creating a silky, citrusy sauce that works equally well as an appetizer or an easy weeknight dinner. “This dish was fantastic. Lots of ooh’s and aah’s while everyone … Read more

This Bacon and Asparagus Pasta is a light, refreshing dinner that celebrates spring with tender asparagus and crispy bacon. Ready in about 20 minutes, it’s an ideal weeknight meal that balances a silky, light cream sauce with bright seasonal produce. Spring brings an abundance of asparagus at the market, and one of the simplest, most … Read more