Summer is synonymous with potlucks, picnics, and BBQs. Starting with Memorial Day and ending with Labor Day, and of course not forgetting Independence Day and regular backyard get-togethers, it seems like there’s something going on every week! Where I live, summer is a short and sweet affair so we have to make the most […]

  If there is one surefire way to make any dessert even better, it has to be turning it into a lemon concoction. I love lemons, and I especially love lemon desserts. Now that summer is in full swing, it’s the perfect time to enjoy all the magic that can come from the humble lemon. […]

  Everyone I know is a fan of banana splits. Literally everyone, no matter how picky an eater they are. (Editor’s note: Hear that, Ree? Hmm?) And I’ve sort-of found that banana splits have magic properties. Take someone who’s having a bad day, put a banana split in front of them, and watch their face […]

  I am absolutely thrilled to be sharing this recipe with you today. Not only because these cookies are delicious and sure to impress whoever you share them with but also because for me, they hold a deeper, much more special meaning: I learned how to make them from my Syrian mother-in-law Sahar in her […]

  This salad is many things. It’s colorful, it’s healthy and it has one of my favorite ingredients: quinoa. For me, quinoa is a lot like brown rice in taste and texture, so it works splendidly in this salad and especially with soaking up all those amazing Thai flavors. When Monique posted this recipe for Crunchy […]

  When I first made these Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Pretzel Cookies from TK member Katie, I posted a pic on Instagram and someone commented saying, “HOLY UNIVERSE” and I really haven’t been able to come up with a better way to introduce these bites of heaven to you since. They will rock your […]

  Pull-apart breads have been blowing up Pinterest for a few years now, and all I’ve gotta say is that I love it. Which truly is saying a lot because, if I’m being honest, Pinterest kinda stresses me out these days. There are just so many things! I browse Pinterest for all of seven minutes […]

  I love quick and easy weeknight meals, especially when they taste like you’ve been slaving in the kitchen for hours, creating a fusion of delicious flavors that’s nothing short of a masterpiece. Extra points are awarded if I can get the entire family to eat it, which is what happened when I whipped up […]