asparagus spears are spread out on top of cooked rice in the rice pot

How to Cook Asparagus to Perfection, and It’s So Easy

Five minutes of steaming will yield tender-crisp asparagus stalks with just the right amount of crunch.

vanilla ice cream tops the apple slices

Warm Apple Crisp Is a Great Way to Use those Extra Apples

Apple crisp, crumble, or Betty is a great way to use those apples that are starting to get old, since they got pushed to the back of the fridge during the holidays.

Middle Eastern Style Stuffed Peppers are capped wih tomato puree and a sprinkling of chopped mint leaves.

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers for a Meatless Main Course

Eastern cuisines often feature meatless meals. It makes sense to look for inspiration from these cooking styles, notably for their use of fragrant spices, dried fruits, fresh herbs, nuts, and grains to achieve satisfying dishes.

pomegranate champagne cocktails with floating cranberries

Christine’s Fizzy Pomegranate Champagne Cocktails

Try Christine’s Fizzy Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail for an easy, refreshing drink at your next holiday or New Year’s party.

Lake Linnea water reflects the trees surrounding it

Richfield Heritage Preserve Offers a Fairy Tale Backdrop for Hikers

What I liked best about the day’s walk was peeking into the Amity and North house windows, picturing picnics on the grounds, watching and listening to the busy birds, and walking along the south side of the lake.

rice pudding in a large serving bowl is sprinkled with cinnamon

Homemade Rice Pudding: Step-by-Step Makes It Foolproof

I love it when the pudding is still a bit warm with sweet cinnamon sprinkled on top.