Photography by Rachael Smith. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. It’s that time of year again, when we’re pulling out our same-old Christmas decorations and putting them in the same-old spots they were last year…and the year before that and the year before that. It’s a little bit ritual—but also a little bit rut. So how do you enliven the process, imbuing your space with a new kind of holiday cheer? We reached out to consummate host Suzie de Rohan Willner, CEO of British fashion and home goods wonderland Toast, because nobody does effortless holiday-ing better. As soon as the Christmas season hits, she breathes new life into the decorations...
Written by Diann Leo-Omine & Lisa Lin, Photos by Lisa Lin The mornings are chilly, and the shortest days of the year bring darkness around late afternoon. It’s no wonder some creatures go into hibernation at this time of the year. To that end, I would not judge you if you hid under your covers and pressed snooze to enjoy an extra few minutes of warmth. In Chinese culture, the winter solstice is a prominent celebration of the shortest day of the year and longer daylight hours. Dongzhi (冬至) literally translates to “the extreme of winter” and is based in the concept of yinyang (陰陽 / 阴阳). The produce during this time of year reflects this extreme of winter. Your...
This slow cooker leek and potato soup recipe couldn’t be easier! Made with leeks, Yukon gold potatoes and heavy cream. Simply toss your ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning, and when you’re home, puree them for a delicious and creamy soup. Leek and potato soup is my all-time favorite soup so it’s one that I make pretty regularly. Recently, I’ve been on the hunt for more slow cooker recipes that don’t require any hands-on cooking time, and I thought this soup was the perfect dish to re-invent for the slow cooker. Why this recipe works Simply toss all of the ingredients (except the cream) into the slow cooker and let it cook on low for eight hours. Because...
Pistachio Cream Pasta – a super simple Sicilian pasta dish that you can make in minutes. So comforting, lots of great flavor, rich, creamy, and delicious. I first discovered this recipe almost 12 years ago when I started blogging. My family is a huge fan of pistachios, but I usually only think to use them in desserts like this Pistachio Ice Cream. After quite a few years I am giving this recipe a little boost and am bringing it back. The original recipe wasn’t nearly as good, so I tweaked it quite a bit to make it absolutely delicious. Plus it is so darn easy, you can make it on repeat! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Naturally Meat Free. Whether...
I have been preparing Pan Seared Salmon this way– crispy on the outside and buttery soft and flaky on the inside– since I was a culinary student more than twenty years ago. It was a top request with my personal chef clients. It is also a simple cooking technique I go to again and again for entertaining or just for a quick dinner in under 20 minutes. And I am sharing just how simple it is to prepare at home today. Table of contents Perfect Restaurant-Style Salmon Ingredient Notes Step-By-Step Instructions FAQs and Expert Tips Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe Perfect Restaurant-Style Salmon Whether it’s when I want a restaurant-quality main course to really wow guests or when I only have...
