Author: Nicoli Athen

Chai Spice Recipe

I never liked ready made blends much, but this Homemade Chai Spice Blend changed my mind. I mixed ground cinnamon with ground green cardamom and somet

Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe

I keep coming back to this Vegetarian Lentil Soup because it’s simple but smarter than it looks. Ready in just 30 minutes, it uses pantry staples so

Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe

I used to reach for the canned stuff, but this Cranberry Sauce From Scratch changed my mind. Made with fresh cranberries and a cinnamon stick, it has

Ropa Vieja Recipe

I love Ropa Vieja because it makes the ordinary feel dangerous. I start with a slab of flank steak, slow it till the strands fall apart and then let i

Bougatsa Recipe

I always thought bougatsa was beyond me but then I made a version that proved I was wrong. Golden, crackly layers of filo (phyllo) pastry hide a silky

Creamy Sausage Rigatoni Recipe

I’ve been stirring up this creamy Sausage Rigatoni for years, and every time the rigatoni and Italian sausage meet, something wild happens. The ridged

Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

I stumbled on this Strawberry Lemonade and it felt like a tiny summer rebellion. I love how fresh strawberries and freshly squeezed lemon juice play t