The Amish are widely admired for a lifestyle that values simplicity, hard work, and self-reliance—and their kitchens reflect those principles. Rooted in fresh ingredients, practical tools, and time-honored techniques, Amish cooking offers straightforward approaches that can improve flavor, reduce waste, and make home cooking more satisfying. Whether you want to bake better bread, preserve the … Read more

The secret to the most delicious classic lasagna is starting with an excellent homemade marinara sauce—slow-simmered until it’s thick, rich, and fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Add plenty of Italian sausage, then layer pasta sheets with generous amounts of ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheese for a comforting, crowd-pleasing bake. The BEST Classic Lasagna … Read more

Pumpkin Roll – Pumpkin spice cake rolled around a rich cream cheese buttercream, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. A pumpkin roll is a must-have for Thanksgiving and fall gatherings. It looks impressive but is surprisingly simple to make. In under an hour you can have a tender, spiced cake rolled with a smooth … Read more

I recently received a wonderfully kind email from a reader who bought my cookbooks and felt truly inspired by them. Her message moved me, and she invited my readers to join a personal challenge. Her name is Marion, and I want to share her letter here because it so clearly shows how a cookbook can … Read more

This Big Cluster Gluten Free Granola is easy to make and delicious. It’s perfect for a hearty breakfast or a satisfying snack. The recipe is vegan and dairy-free, and it forms large crunchy clusters that are great on their own or with milk or yogurt. This post is sponsored on behalf of SunButter. All opinions … Read more

Burgers are one of my favorite things to grill. After seeing stuffed burgers on an episode of a popular food show, I wanted to recreate that juicy, cheesy experience at home. I kept this version simple and crowd-pleasing: bacon and cheese stuffed into seasoned ground beef. The result was rich, flavorful, and fun to eat. … Read more

Rich, tender gluten-free chocolate donuts with a glossy chocolate glaze satisfy cravings in minutes. They’re easy to make at home and perfect for turning an ordinary day into a celebration. Why this gluten free chocolate donut recipe is special I began developing gluten-free donuts when my son was in elementary school and celebrations at school … Read more

This Whipped Cranberry Honey Butter is sweet, tart, fruity, creamy, and easy to make. Spread it on toast, raisin bread, scones, dinner rolls, bagels, pancakes, waffles, French toast, and more. Whipped Cranberry Honey Butter is a simple homemade spread that brings together the richness of butter, the bright tartness of cranberries, and the natural sweetness … Read more

Today, Jenna is back to offer encouragement for any parent who wants to teach kids to cook but feels unsure about where to begin. (Here she shares why she taught her kids to cook.) If you worry that having children in the kitchen will slow everything down, create extra mess, or make dinner more stressful, … Read more

Add a festive shimmer to your Easter dessert table with these Fondant-Covered Easter Egg Sugar Cookies. The cookies are soft, lightly flavored with orange, covered with a smooth layer of fondant, and finished with colorful sugar pearls so they look like decorated jeweled Easter eggs. They are fun to make, beautiful to serve, and perfect … Read more