Suburban Simplicity

Everyone’s been there; ordering crab cakes at a restaurant and finding yourself disappointed to find more breadcrumb than crab. Well, fear not! This is a classic crab cake recipe built the way it should be: barely-there filler, a light hand with the mixing bowl, and a quick sear in butter and olive oil so the outside turns deeply golden while the inside stays...

Chocolate; the universally loved ingredient! Rich, indulgent, and endlessly versatile, who doesn’t love a chocolate moment?! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, baking for the holidays, or simply satisfying a late-night craving, these recipes for chocolate lovers are guaranteed to hit the spot.

Chocolate has long been one ...

Nothing says summer like fresh tomatoes. This heirloom tomato pie boasts a crispy, golden phyllo crust, a creamy layer of garlic and herb cheese, and two kinds of salty, melty cheese tucked between layers of juicy summer tomatoes. Topped with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and a few basil leaves, and this pie looks like something you could order at a little farm to table restaur...

This lemon tart is everything I want this summer: a crisp, buttery crust that practically melts in your mouth, a filling that’s tangy and rich without tipping into “pucker your face” territory, and twirls of soft whipped cream on top that aren’t just there for aesthetics. I know baking something from scratch can sound intimidating if you’re not an avid baker, but I promise th...

Whether you’re poolside, headed to a barbecue, or enjoying some hard earned down time this summer, you’ll need something refreshing and delicious for lunch. I’ve put together a list of 50 incredible ideas to get you started. We’ve got sandwiches, wraps, salads, dips (because you can have dips for lunch, obv), and more!

Keep in mind that this list does contain recip...