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16 Gourmet Pizzas to Elevate Your Pizza Night
Pizza night doesn’t have to be ordinary! With a few elevated touches, you can turn classic pizza into gourmet creationsthat impress every guest. Here are 16 standout pizza recipes from my Elevated Pizza Cookbook — each one packed with flavor, creative toppings, and easy-to-follow steps.
A Labor of Love 💜– Pasta-Crusted Salmon
Now, I’ll let you in on a little secret: I have never been the biggest fan of salmon. But Ken? It is absolutely one of his favorite meals. In our house, cooking is often a way of saying "I love you," so this dish is something I like to bring to our table. While I often trade out the salmon for a different protein for myself, watching how much he enjoys the unique crunch of the pasta crust makes every minute in the kitchen worth it.
The Waffle Revolution: The Tallow-Fried Crunch You Didn’t Know You Needed
Let's have an honest moment about waffles. If they aren’t shattering-crisp on the outside and unbelievably light on the inside, are they even worth the trouble? I believe every meal, even a casual brunch, should feel like a curated event. This August 24th, for National Waffle Day, I am pulling back the curtain on my absolute favorite culinary secret: The Signature Tallow-Fried Crunch.
Slivered to Perfection: The Kitchen Gadget I Can’t Live Without
There is something so therapeutic about a quiet kitchen, the hum of the fridge, and the smell of garlic hitting a warm pan. For years, I did what most of us do—I minced, I smashed, or I used a garlic press that was a nightmare to clean. But then, I found the slicer.
Shop My Favorite Kitchen Tools & Entertaining Essentials
If you love cooking, baking, and hosting as much as I do, you know that having the right kitchen tools makes all the difference. Over the years, I’ve tested countless cookware pieces, kitchen gadgets, and entertaining essentials to find what truly works — and what’s worth the investment.
This page is your guide to my favorite kitchen tools and entertaining picks, all carefully curated to help you cook with confidence and host with ease.