The heat level on the Maple-Sriracha glaze is totally customizable! We find that two teaspoons gives each bite

I'm celebrating Game Day retro-style this year, readers! I've been having a lot of fun over the past few mont

My grandmother's recipe for the classic Italian eggplant appetizer is a delicious addition to any antipasto pl

I have a weak spot for mashed potatoes. They're so warm and comforting and just seem to accompany almost every

I'm not sure how it's possible that Christmas is next week! With the warm temps we've been experiencing&n

Shortly before Thanksgiving, I had a friend over to watch a football game (Operation: "Teach Amanda

After a Thanksgiving feast, I can pretty much handle a replay of the dinner "as-is" once, maybe twice before I

I attended a Williams-Sonoma Cookbook Club class last week featuring Giada De Laurentiis' new book, Happy Coo

Be sure to use a turkey that hasn't been "enhanced" or injected with broth or other flavorings.

Par-cooked apple filling makes a foolproof holiday pie. This recipe is best enjoyed within a day of baking, To

This roasted squash and spinach salad is a bright, fresh way to enjoy the flavors of Fall. For the best flavor

Feel free to substitute the herbs to your personal preferences. I love using snipped chives and parsley, but f

I definitely don't use my slow cooker enough, especially during the summer when I'm firing up the grill. When

Lightly-charred shells gave way to luscious, marinated shrimp, served with warm, scallion-studded Lemon-Garlic

These muffins are best enjoyed the day they are baked, but once cooled, can be wrapped and stored at room temp

Infused with the flavors of fresh peaches and mint, this lemonade tastes like summer in a glass! The lemon jui

Confession: when I posted my Bacon Bourbon Barbecue Sauce recipe on Sunday, I had an ulterior motive. As much

Smoky, tangy, and beautifully-glossy, this barbecue sauce is a delicious accompaniment to a variety of grilled

If we've established one thing in the two years I've been running this blog, it's that I'm not shy about speak

Memorial Day Weekend is here! The unofficial start to summer also means a season of outdoor entertaining, picn

I like to allow the smoky flavor of the grilled avocados and cumin shine through in this guacamole, without ad

I'm one of those people who speaks with jazz hands over most things cooked in a waffle iron.  When it come

I've been totally holding out on you, dear readers.  I made and photographed these Roasted Radishes back in

Creamy and bright with the flavors of fresh basil and a touch of garlic, this egg salad is a nice variation on

Rich and dense, but not heavy, this twist on a traditional carrot cake introduces a bright pop of flavor with

  I don't know if I've mentioned this yet, but I'm something of a leek fiend.  The first time I saw them

Rich and dense, with a truffle-like texture, Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Torte is a decadent treat. The torte

Every year around this time, I, like many, find myself in "resolution" mode (for the first few weeks of Januar

This is going to sound odd coming from someone who happily spends so much of her time preparing and writing ab

These crostini pair well with a variety of wines and cocktails, including traditional New Year's Champagne. Fo

These buttery, powdered sugar-topped Austrian Walnut Crescents are one of my family's longstanding holiday tra

Every year, I dive into Christmas decorating almost as soon as Thanksgiving ends.  By Saturday afternoon, the

As if we all haven't eaten enough epeoultry over the past week (Thanksgiving leftovers abound!), I decided to

To make these biscuits extra-special, serve warm with a schmear of maple butter (see notes).

Last year, when I started Striped Spatula, I confessed my lukewarm feelings toward holiday turkeys and adorat

Easy to prepare, gently-spiced, and bursting with fruit flavor, this cranberry sauce is a lovely addition to a