The whole point of Classic Snacks Made from Scratch is to take you back to the simple gustatory joys enjoyed alongside Little League practice, Girl Scout meetings, and Saturday Morning Cartoons. Think Cheeze-Its, Oreos, and Jell-O Pudding Pops.
Slater chronicles 12 months of cooking and eating, sharing every step of his simple, flavorful cooking style. Here is his Pumpkin Dal Soup, an Indian-inspired treasure.
This healthy turkey chili recipe is one of the most delicious chili dishes I’ve ever had. Rich and thick with a kiss of spice and tartness, you’ll want to eat this for dinner every day.
This meaty pasta dish is the epitome of comfort food. Wrap yourself in a warm, hearty sauce and thick, tender noodles. A culinary hug if there every was one.
This review of What Katie Ate, by Katie Quinn Davies, shares some of her luscious photos and the best recipe from the entire book: a blood orange and rosemary cake.
This watermelon vodka-tini jump-starts your afternoon with a twist of lime and a quick shot of agave nectar. Sip away your summer in a pink watermelon blush.
This delectable pecan pie is so chock-full of chocolate that your eyes may roll back in your head in bliss. Sweet, brown-sugary, chocolatey, nutty… this pie has it all. Perfect for the holidays.
This perfectly buttery shortbread has a gorgeous, not-too-sweet flavor. A healthy dose of lemon zest brings creates a sunny experience on cold days, making these tender cookies the perfect addition to your holiday table.
My name is Stephanie Stiavetti and I'm a food writer, cookbook author, and culinary media consultant. I cook because food is what makes me sane and happy when life gets tough. I hope to share a little bit of that satisfaction with you all, with a collection of stories and the most comforting recipes I can get my hands on. I also write for NPR, Serious Eats, The Huffington Post, and KQED. To learn more about me and this site, click here.
A gluten-free note: You'll find a directory of gluten-free recipes here.
