To celebrate 10 years of Store-Bought Is Fine, I tackled Joe Beef’s legendary Marjolaine — a French layered dessert of hazelnut meringue, chocolate ganache, and Nutella + vanilla buttercreams. It’s a dream of a dessert
Author: Trent
Hearty Lentil Sausage Soup – Ina Garten’s Ultimate Winter Comfort Recipe
Ina Garten’s Lentil Sausage Soup is the definition of cozy comfort food. Packed with veggies, smoky kielbasa, and tender lentils, it’s hearty, nourishing, and deeply flavorful. This updated version tweaks the cooking method for even better flavor!
Sohla’s Go-To Vanilla Pound Cake: Simple, Buttery, and Perfectly Moist
This buttery vanilla pound cake is a masterclass in simplicity — tender, moist, and balanced with a subtle tang from sour cream. It’s easy to make, endlessly versatile, and the perfect base for layered desserts, rum-soaked treats, or simply sliced with berries and whipped cream.
Crispy Mushroom Arayes with Lemon-Thyme Crème Fraîche
These Mushroom Arayes are a meatless twist on the traditional spiced-meat pita. The filling combines caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, herbs, and lemon, then gets crisped inside fluffy pita and finished with a tangy lemon-thyme crème fraîche. Crispy, creamy, and utterly irresistible.
Celebrating 10 Years of Store-Bought Is Fine
Ten years ago, I set out to cook every single Ina Garten recipe—a project inspired by Julie & Julia. What began as a way to learn how to cook grew into a life-changing adventure filled with recipes, friendships, personal growth, and unforgettable memories – culminating in cooking with Ina herself.
Easy Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
Try this irresistible Honey-Dijon Brussels Sprout Salad with Buttery Panko Breadcrumbs. Thinly sliced sprouts bathed in a spicy, sweet sauce, topped with shaved parmesan and crunchy panko. A burst of flavors and textures!
Green Chile Braised Chicken Thighs with Pinto Beans (Easy Winter Comfort Food)
This comforting braised chicken dish from Julia Turshen is everything you want in a winter dinner: tender chicken thighs, creamy pinto beans, and a smoky-spicy broth finished with lime, cilantro, and sour cream. Easy enough for weeknights but cozy enough for company, it’s hearty, bright, and deeply satisfying.
Yemeni Shakshouka with Sahawiq (Scrambled Eggs with Spicy Cilantro Sauce)
Unlike North African shakshouka, where eggs are poached in tomato sauce, this Yemeni version from Hawa Hassan stars scrambled eggs flavored with onions, jalapeños, and the warming spice blend hawaij. A drizzle of sahawiq, a bright herb-and-chile sauce, adds citrusy heat and freshness, creating a vibrant dish that’s both comforting and bold.