Several slices of cooked ham are arranged in a stack, showing their pink interior and slightly browned edges on a wooden surface.

Honey Glazed Ham

When a big platter of Honey Glazed Ham lands on the table, suddenly everyone is there with a plate. The glaze is simple—just honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and butter—but it coats the ham with an irresistible sticky-sweet-savory sheen. In just about an hour, you have a centrepiece ready to carve. A cooked ham already brings a lot of flavor to the table, so the goal here is simply to warm it properly and add a good glaze. Wrapping the ham for the first part of baking keeps it moist while the heat works through the center. Once it warms through, I unwrap it and brush on the glaze so it can slowly caramelize in the oven. The result looks

A hand scooping baked macaroni and cheese with a golden breadcrumb topping from a white casserole dish.

Baked Mac and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese comes out of the oven bubbling at the edges, with a crunchy, golden breadcrumb crust and a creamy sauce that clings to every curve of the pasta. This version uses sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack for a balanced cheese flavor and plenty of melt. You can have it on the table in about 45 minutes, and it works well as a vegetarian main dish or a hearty side. Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. I like the baked version best. The the textural contrast of tender noodles, creamy sauce, and crunchy topping are what make it irresistible for me.  Ingredient Notes This recipe uses familiar ingredients, but a few of them play an

A cheese pizza with herbs sits in front of a wood-fired oven with burning flames and glowing embers.

5 Tips to Level Up Your Pizza Game

Crackly crust, bright tomato sauce, bubbling cheese with those browned spots around the edges. Pizza may be one of Italy’s most famous exports, but it’s long since taken on a life of its own here in the U.S., where it’s practically a national obsession. Bread, sauce, toppings. Simple on paper. Not always simple in practice. If you’ve ever tried to make a truly great one at home, you know there’s more going on beneath the surface. Here are a few ways to tighten up your technique and turn out a pie that holds its own. You can’t make great pizza if you don’t know what great pizza tastes like. Seek out the best pizza spots in your area, from old-school

A bowl of rice topped with stir-fried chicken, red bell peppers, and cashews next to chopsticks, a bowl of green onions, raw cashews, and a garlic bulb on a gray surface.

Dragon Chicken

Dragon Chicken is coated thick, glossy sauce that leads with the heat of fresh chile, settles into garlic and soy sauce, and finishes with a hint of sweetness. I love how the sauce clings to the pieces of chicken and the peppers maintain their snap. It only takes about 20 minutes to make, and is perfect when it’s still hot from the pan. This dish has roots in Indo-Chinese cooking, which borrows Chinese techniques and layers them with bolder heat and sharper sauces. The structure stays simple, but the flavors don’t pull any punches. There’s no sugar trying to round things out and no long simmer to soften edges. Everything stays direct. Indo-Chinese recipes like this one use familiar Chinese

A plate of glazed chicken wings garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, with garlic bulbs and a small bowl of sesame seeds nearby.

Gochujang Chicken Wings

As soon as these Gochujang Chicken Wings come out of my oven, all blistered and crisp, I toss them in a thick sauce that smells of fermented chile, garlic, and toasted sesame seeds. The wings stay crisp even after saucing, so you still get that dry crackle under the sticky glaze.

A close-up of a bowl containing a portion of smooth, light brown miso paste.

This fall’s trendiest ingredient smells kind of gross, but tastes incredible

It smells earthy, salty and just a little funky, but miso is having its moment. The global market for fermented foods is projected to surge from $573.4 billion in 2024 to approximately $1.1 trillion by 2034, growing at a robust annual rate of 6.8%. Increased consumer awareness of the health benefits of fermented food fuels this surge. Once tucked away in specialty Asian markets, miso is now a supermarket staple, popping up in everything from Michelin-starred tasting menus to TikTok recipe hacks. Miso is more than an ingredient; it’s a culinary trendsetter. Despite its pungent smell, one spoonful can transform soups, sauces and marinades into dishes layered with deep, savory complexity. A long shelf life, enhanced immunity and improved digestion

Boxes of pastel-colored marshmallow sweets, with one set decorated with floral designs and the other arranged in pink swirls, on a light blue surface.

Here’s How to Gift Food to Someone Who Hates Clutter

Photo credit: Pexels. Lately people are saying the quiet part out loud. “I don’t want all that stuff you keep buying for me.” They’re not trying to be rude or sound ungrateful, but there’s simply no room for all this stuff. If you have spent any time on social media during the holidays, you’ve probably seen lots of posts where people are venting and sharing stories of receiving unwanted gifts—random decor, novelty mugs, and those glittery bath sets that somehow keep multiplying. You see it every year, but it seems even louder now. January is rough enough without trying to find a place for something you never wanted. That is where edible gifts start to make a lot more sense.

Chocolate cookies topped with chunks of dark chocolate and mini marshmallows, arranged on parchment paper with additional chocolate pieces scattered around.

Hot Chocolate Cookies with Marshmallows

Hot chocolate cookies are what I reach for when I want something warm, chocolatey, and deeply soothing, but also chewy and gooey. These cookies bake up soft and fudgy, and the marshmallows melt just enough to mimic that gooey top layer you get on a mug of cocoa.

A plate of golden-brown flatbreads sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, with cinnamon sticks and a bowl of cinnamon sugar in the background.

Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Cinnamon Sugar Cookies are crisp at the edges, chewy in the center, and coated with a mix of cinnamon, white sugar, and brown sugar that creates a sweet, crackly crust. They’re simple, but at the same time, they’re such a fun twist on plain sugar cookies.

A close-up of a sliced bundt cake with a swirl pattern, resting on a glass plate with a knife, and baking ingredients visible in the background.

Coffee Cake Bundt Cake

This Coffee Cake Bundt Cake is buttery with a bit of tang from sour cream, a sweet-spicy ribbon of cinnamon sugar running through it, and a coating of crackly glaze. It’s easy to make and, paired with a hot cup of coffee, the absolute perfect way to enjoy a sleepy weekend morning or afternoon.

A round pecan-topped cake with a slice removed, displayed on a plate with utensils and a napkin beside it.

Pecan Upside Down Cake

I love the smell of this Pecan Upside Down Cake baking. The pecans bake into a buttery caramel layer that soaks into the soft vanilla cake underneath. Every bite is a mix of crunchy nuts, tender cake, and that sweet syrupy topping. I’ve always had a soft spot for upside-down cakes. They’re old-fashioned but not fussy to make. This pecan cake is as easy as it gets. The topping turns glossy in the oven and seeps into the cake, keeping it moist for days. I love that it looks impressive without any frosting or fancy finishing touches.  If you’ve never made an upside-down cake, this is a good place to start. The only tricky part is the flip, but it’s

A stack of grilled cheese and egg sandwiches on a plate, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley.

13 Egg Recipes That Proved Eggs Can Do Way More Than Breakfast

Eggs don’t stop working after breakfast. These recipes show how they shine in everything from salads to soups to quick dinners. Whether fried, baked, or poached, each one proves eggs can do a lot more than sit beside toast. Fried Egg Tacos Fried Egg Tacos prove that eggs can hold their own long past breakfast. The runny yolks mix with salsa, avocado, and warm tortillas for something rich but balanced. They’re quick to make and easy to customize, which makes them perfect for any meal of the day. It’s a fast dinner that feels casual but tastes like you tried harder than you did.Get the Recipe: Fried Egg Tacos Menemen Menemen shows how eggs can anchor a full meal without

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic