Want more indulgent chocolate dessert recipes? Try my caramel brownies, chocolate espresso cake, and flourless chocolate cake. Few desserts really capture my attention quite like creme brulee. With a smooth, creamy custard hidden beneath crackling caramelized sugar topping, I didn’t think it could get any better. That is until I thought of making creme brulee with chocolate. It took a little trial and error (and loads of taste testing), but the results are 100% worth it....

Other than that, it’s big fun! The batter is quick and easy to whip up, and it’s a theatrical dessert that’s perfect for chocolate lovers. Unmold the cakes, dig in, and watch that lava flow! Are you a chocolate lover licks the batter off spatulas when baking? (Guilty.) Then you’ll be head over heels for this one. Turns out, it’s not as tricky as you think! But there are a few things to know to fail-proof this classic chocolate dessert....

I’m not a fan of winter at all. I like long sunny days rather than short chilly days. However, there’s one thing I really love about winter. Citrus fruits. You can find them everywhere now. Oranges. For some reason I always buy plenty of them when they’re in season. Next I spent hours trying to figure out what to do with them. Luckily, last Sunday was also my kind of perfect day....

When it comes to classic French dishes, there’s nothing better than the carefree vibe of the great Nicoise salad. This Mediterranean main dish salad is colorful, light yet satisfying, and absolutely perfect for summer. Boiled eggs, green beans, olives, tomatoes, and tangy potato salad sit on crunchy lettuce, then they’re smothered a zesty lemon dressing. Eat it al fresco with a glass of wine in hand and you’ll be transported to the South of France!...

Craving an ice cold glass of iced tea? Here’s the easiest way to make it: Cold Brew Tea! It takes just 1 minute of hands-on time and after 6 hours, you’ve got a cold pitcher of iced tea! The flavor is even smoother than the standard method, with no hint of bitterness at all. Add a squeeze of lemon and this refreshing drink is perfect for afternoons — with about half the caffeine of a cup of coffee....

Ready for the best winter tradition? Make up a batch of these Gingerbread Waffles! There’s nothing cozier than the smell of ginger and cloves wafting through the kitchen. We’d rather eat our treats as breakfast than in cookie form, so we created this fun recipe which has turned into a December tradition. Slather them in almond butter and top with a little powdered sugar and maple syrup as a deliciously cozy breakfast treat!...

What’s more classic in the winter than a good Cranberry Orange Bread? This cozy quick bread has everything going for it: it’s moist and citrusy, studded with orange zest and pops of tangy berries. It’s simple and sweet, drizzled with a tasty sweet orange glaze. Every time we make this, it goes over incredibly well! (Oddly enough, we might like it even better than banana bread.) It’s ideal for the holidays or anytime you need a tasty berry-filled pick-me-up....

Here’s a spin on the classic whiskey sour that will have everyone talking: try this cranberry orange whiskey sour! This fruity combination is perfect for winter and fall cocktails, or if you’re looking to use extra cranberry juice. The bright berries add a fruity, tart intensity to the finish of each sip. Paired with bourbon, fresh orange and lemon juice, and maple syrup, it makes the best signature drink!...

I’ve plenty of recipes for creamy pasta in my repertoire. But if I don’t have any fresh cream in the refrigerator and don’t want to run to the grocery store, this is my perfect recipe to create the best creamy sauce. Every ingredient in this recipe complements each other really well. That’s what makes this pasta sauce recipe all the more delicious. The whole mantra is to get the flavors right so you’ll be digging into incredibly delicious pasta that’s also super easy to make....

Looking for a dinner recipe that’s easy and impressive? Try this spinach artichoke stuffed salmon recipe! It’s got a creamy, savory filling flavored like everyone’s favorite dip to contrast to flaky, tender salmon. Honestly, this might be one of our favorite salmon recipes because it’s so simple and tastes restaurant-style. When we made this for Alex’s mom recently, she immediately asked for the recipe! Ingredients in this stuffed salmon recipe Salmon can be stuffed with just about anything, from cheese to crab....

You never need to make box mac and cheese again. Enter this creamy white sauce pasta! This is a staple recipe in our house. The basic cream sauce is luscious and full of flavor, and get this: it doesn’t even use heavy cream! All you need is a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand. It takes just 10 minutes to whip up the sauce while you cook the pasta....

Looking for a unique ingredient for cocktails? Try Cucumber Vodka! It’s vodka infused with the flavor of that refreshing green vegetable, adding a crisp, cooling flavor to each sip. It’s ideal for summery vodka cocktails, or even just adding to soda water with a squeeze of lime. There are several brands on the market, but it’s also an easy DIY project you can make at home. Here’s more about it and the best drinks using this flavored spirit....

Want to change up your coleslaw routine? Try this Easy Cabbage Salad instead! For many slaws or cabbage salads, you’ll be endlessly chopping and prepping the long ingredient list. Not so with this one! This effortless salad calls for only 6 ingredients, and the only fresh ingredients are green cabbage and mint. It comes out fresh and tangy, with a lemon mint flavor that keeps eaters coming back for more....

Looking for a restaurant-style chicken dinner at home? You need to try this chicken marsala recipe. It elevates the humble chicken breast into something quite exquisite. It cooks in minutes and is so delicious! Why this recipe works This dish may look incredibly fancy, but honestly, it’s so simple to whip up! Incredible texture and flavor. You get the chicken’s juiciness, the sauce’s creaminess, and mouthfuls of tender mushrooms. It’s savory and rich, and you get a slight nuttiness from the Marsala wine....

Apart from pizza and pasta, I think lasagna is the third most popular Italian dish across the globe. Who could resist layers of bechamel sauce, meat sauce, lasagna sheets, and a generous sprinkle of mozzarella baked to golden perfection? But what I love most is that it’s too easy to feed a crowd with no extra time in the kitchen. The three layers comprising meat sauce, bechamel or white sauce and lasagna sheets are the core elements of this recipe....

I’m a big fan of easy dessert recipes, especially no-bake ones requiring little hands-on time. Lately, I’ve been loving this lemon cheesecake, coconut snowball cookies, and this lemon mousse recipe. There’s a common misconception that mousse is a challenging dessert since it’s so light and airy. But in reality, it couldn’t be easier. This recipe in particular is a breeze because, just like this peanut butter and chocolate mousse, there are no eggs....

Here’s a quick and easy taco recipe perfect for weeknights: try these Mushroom Tacos! Portobello mushrooms have enormous savory flavor: throw them in a skillet with some punchy seasonings and they make plant-based magic. This recipe is for when you have just a few minutes to throw together a meal: combine those portobellos with creamy refried beans and the quickest slaw, and you’ve got dinner! Ingredients in mushroom tacos This mushroom tacos recipe comes together in a flash: it should take you about 20 to 25 minutes to put together....

Have you ever made a pasta puttanesca recipe? It’s a spicy Italian pasta sauce with a somewhat dubious namesake: see the What is pasta puttanesca? section below for what it means in Italian! Not only is it easy to make, but its incredibly robust flavor also makes for a flavorful and satisfying meal. It’s a perfect, simple meal to whip up for guests, or even on a weeknight. The key to this pasta puttanesca recipe is the olives – make sure to get good quality Kalamata olives!...

A few weeks ago we went to New York City to cook on the TODAY Show from our new book, Pretty Simple Cooking. It was the first time Alex and I had been back to NYC since our teens! We’d been wanting to visit NYC for years, especially being so interested in food, but for whatever reason other trips got in the way. (Amalfi Coast, Rome, Greece, Santa Fe, Alaska…) So finally, we had an excuse to take a few days in the city and eat....

We’re all about traditional artisan Italian pizza around here. But we’re also about weeknight shortcuts. Meet the flatbread pizza! This idea doubles as a quick and easy dinner or an elegant appetizer. Here the crust is thin and crispy, and it’s topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, arugula and Parmesan cheese shavings, with balsamic reduction drizzle to finish it off. But you can use any pizza toppings you’d like! Here’s how to put together this quick and breezy pizza....