These blueberry-lemon cupcakes are so light and delicious, it’s hard to eat just one! The blueberries burst in your mouth and the glaze gives an extra boost of sweet-tart lemon flavor. Serve these easy cupcakes at a ...Read More

Kava is a compound (extracted from a plant member of the pepper family called Piper methysticum) native to islands of the western Pacific.

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The root of the plant is emulsified into a beverage or ...Read More

Caponata, the Sicilian eggplant appetizer, is often served at room temperature on toasted croutons. Traditionally it includes tomatoes, eggplant, onions and capers to produce a pronounced sweet and sour taste. Baked ...Read More

A certain young family member requests tacos for most meals. The cooks in her life happily oblige with everything from ground beef tacos to butternut and black bean versions. When spicy is requested, we suggest pork ...Read More

French toast is a breakfast staple for the ages. It has a long history and is eaten in many forms all over the world (homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3216503">Read More

Drawing from my family’s recipe collection, this rendition of penne alla vodka captures the essence of New Jersey Italian American cooking. Here, a blend of simple ingredients — tomatoes, vodka, heavy cream, and ...Read More