Author name: Sylvia Fountaine

Borscht Recipe

This borscht recipe is delicious and easy to make! Full of healthy veggies, it’s vegetarian and can be made in an instant pot or stovetop. Video.

Easy Homemade Pasta

Much like life, the secret to perfecting pasta dough is knowing when to rest. Pasta has taught me that the best results most often come from not forcing or rushing. And how a little patience can transform simple ingredients into something extraordinary.

Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, tender, and naturally leavened. These sourdough cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting rise overnight, so you can bake them fresh in the morning!

Crispy Fried Shallots

Learn the secret to crispy fried shallots every single time. This chef’s “pro” tip is such a game-changer! Golden, fragrant, and perfectly crisp, these fried shallots add cozy, comforting flavor to everything from noodles and stir-fries to casseroles,…

Baked Rigatoni

A cozy, crowd-pleasing Baked Rigatoni with rich sauce and creamy béchamel—easily made vegetarian. Use the honeycomb method for special occasions, or bake it in your favorite 9×13 dish. Vegan-adaptable.

Classic Whiskey Sour

Celebrate the holidays with a classic Whiskey Sour made with bourbon, fresh lemon, honey syrup, and egg white—simple, silky, and perfectly festive.

Sweet Potato Soup

A healthy, Thai-inspired Sweet Potato Soup made with lemongrass, ginger, lime, and coconut milk. Creamy, comforting, flavorful—and fully vegan and gluten-free.

Cozy Potato Recipes that Feel Like a Hug

I love how the humble potato can be turned into the most delicious meal. Our baked potatoes are one of our favorite dinners- so affordable and satisfying. Here’s a collection of comforting potato dishes we think you will love!

Stuffed Mushrooms

These meatless stuffed mushrooms are elegant, crowd-pleasing, and easy to make—a catering favorite made with pine nuts, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and cream cheese. Gluten-free and easily vegan-adaptable!

Miso Black Cod

This melt-in-your-mouth Miso Black Cod is hands down one of my favorite black cod recipes. Adapted from Nobu, it is made with the most delicious miso marinade ever! (Allow 24 hours of marination time for the best flavor.)

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Warm up with a mug of spiced Mexican Hot Chocolate—infused with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and vanilla. Made with cacao powder, your choice of milk, and sweetened with honey (or maple syrup), this cozy drink comes together in just 10 minutes! Vegan-ad…

Ginger Turmeric Shots

Delicious and immune-boosting, this ginger turmeric shot recipe is easy to make at home! Made with fresh turmeric root, ginger, orange, lemon, and black pepper- use it to soothe a cold, fight inflammation, and revitalize and energize. Sunshine for the…

Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce

This creamy butternut squash pasta sauce is bursting with fall flavor.  Vegan-adaptable and freezer friendly it delivers cozy depth and luscious, creamy texture, perfect for pasta and more!

Homemade Gyro Recipe

This easy Gyro recipe is made with chicken and packed with authentic Greek flavor! Tender succulent chicken is marinated, then cooked to perfection. Tuck it into warm pita bread with tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Vegetarian-adaptable!

Indian Vegetable Curry

This Indian vegetable curry features end-of-summer vegetables in a fragrant, spice-infused coconut-tamarind curry sauce. Perfect for using up your garden veggies! Vegan & gluten-free.

Best Pie Crust Recipe

My favorite, all-butter pie crust recipe is irresistibly flaky, tender and packed with rich butter flavor. I share my best chef’s tips; easy to make and perfect for sweet or savory pies.

Mexican Baked Potatoes

Fluffy baked potatoes are packed with Mexican flavor and stuffed with black beans and veggies for a healthy, delicious vegetarian meal. Gluten-free and vegan-adaptable.

Kale Caesar Pasta Salad

Punchy and flavorful, this Caesar Pasta Salad is packed with kale and perfect for potlucks and gatherings. Made with a creamy, no-mayo Caesar dressing, lemon zest, and garlicky toasted panko.

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