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There’s a secret ingredient in these Smoked S’

There’s a secret ingredient in these Smoked S’mores Cookie Bars @chef.carlo.cavallo is cutting and plating: @weberseasonings Classic BBQ Seasoning. Totally surprising and totally delicious! #cbcculinaryhouse

I am on a press trip with fellow food editors (foo

I am on a press trip with fellow food editors (food people are the best people!), and our days have been full of fun and interesting activities, including a visit to @patzhall, a friendly grape stomping competition (which my team won 😉), and a dinner @sksappliances showroom which culminated in a super-delicious croissant bread pudding. Yes, I am a lucky gal this week!

A few months ago I reached out to @chefrickmartine

A few months ago I reached out to @chefrickmartinez to ask if he'd be interested in developing six vegetarian recipes for Real Simple, and thankfully for all of us, he said yes! In the May issue you'll find his Tofu Asada with Caramelized Onion Refried Beans, Radish Chicharrones, Eggplant Torta Milanese, Cauliflower Tacos al Pastor, Papaya and Jicama Aguachile, and Elote with Mole Verde. Find all of the recipes in the May issue of @real_simple or in the link in my bio! And be on the lookout for Rick's gorgeous new cookbook Mi Cocina, out next week!

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Food: @emilynaborshall
Props: @cmariekeely
Illos: @marisol.ortega

If you are looking for an Easter brunch recipe, or

I dipped into one of my favorite cookbooks from th

I dipped into one of my favorite cookbooks from the last few years, Repertoire by @jbattilana for this Rustic Seafood Stew tonight. I used clams, shrimp, halibut, and squid, and it was 💯. The book is full of straight-forward, but special gems like this. I hope your Saturday supper was just as delicious! #cookbooks #cooking #seafood

When you’re walking by @birdsblack and remember

When you’re walking by @birdsblack and remember it’s #piday. I picked up slices of Peanutty Coconut, Salty Honey, and Salted Caramel Apple. I am hoping for the Salty Honey. You? That said, I will happily give my fam first dibs. Because really, you can’t go wrong. #pie

As much as I want it to be spring, it’s still co

We got a quick change of scenery this weekend, vis

We got a quick change of scenery this weekend, visiting Dave’s parents in Florida. The first time I’ve seen them in over two years! Not only did we have one perfect warm, sunny, not windy day, we ate sooo well. My mother-in-law, Iolanda, is an incredible cook and she spoiled us with homemade pizza, lasagna, and these crispy potatoes we all love (the secret to their deliciousness is grinding dried rosemary to a powder and tossing it with the potatoes before roasting). I am her sous-chef! It was such a lovely weekend I don’t mind that our flight home is delayed by two hours (so far)! 😊

#pizza #familyfood #italianfood #lasagna

❄️ If you’re craving an easy, cozy dinner th

❄️ If you’re craving an easy, cozy dinner this weekend, try this Instant Pot Turkey Chili from my cookbook Bare Minimum Dinners! It’s pantry friendly and flexible. You could use lean beef or even plant-based ground meat instead of the turkey. And if you don’t have an Instant Pot, just cover and simmer it all on the stove for an hour, stirring occasionally. Stay warm and enjoy!

Ingredients
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, with their juice
1 14 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 Tbsp. maple syrup

Dress it up: Hot sauce, sour cream, chopped scallions, grated cheese, crushed tortilla chips

1. Set the Instant Pot or other multi-cooker to Sauté, and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the ground turkey, onion, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook the turkey, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and coriander, and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it is incorporated and fragrant, about 1 minute more. Press Cancel.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, pinto beans, maple syrup, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Lock the lid, and set to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
3. When the cooking is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Carefully quick-release the remaining pressure and remove the lid. Dress up the chili with any garnishes you’d like.

Photo by @linda.xiao

#instantpotrecipes #cozyfood #easydinnerrecipes #chilirecipe @harvestbooks

Despite the strong skew of this feed towards baked

Despite the strong skew of this feed towards baked goods 😂, I love working on stories about the intersection of food and health, and this piece from the Jan/Feb issue of @realsimple shows why. I got to talk to smart experts including @ellie_krieger @katiesmorford @mayafellerrd & @realfoodreallife_rd and create some easy, nourishing, delicious recipes like this Warm Roast Chicken Salad, Kombucha-Pomegranate Tonic, and Speedy Salmon Burgers.

For the full story, recipes and expert strategies, get the link in my Stories or in my bio. Thank you to @gregdupree, @alibramee, and @audi_kd for the beautiful photos, food, and props!

#healthyeatinghabits #healthyeating