I recently joined Carrie Dils for an Office Hours conversation about workflows for WordPress development. Below is a clear, practical summary of the tools, patterns, and deployment steps I discussed, organized so you can adapt the ideas to your own projects. Listen to the Podcast We cover templates, automation, build tools, deployment, and some thoughts … Read more

If you’ve been looking for a chocolate buttercream frosting that tastes like it came from a bakery, you’ve found it. This fudgy, silky chocolate buttercream is made in one bowl in about 15 minutes. No special equipment or complicated techniques — just a rich, smooth frosting that improves everything it touches. I developed this recipe … Read more

Triple Chocolate Cookies (Gluten Free) These triple chocolate cookies combine a crisp edge, a chewy centre, and generous pockets of molten chocolate for every bite. Over multiple test batches I refined the texture and balance so the cookies stay tender in the middle while achieving a lightly crisp exterior. Served warm they reveal oozing chocolate … Read more

Exciting times ahead — we are less than four weeks from Thanksgiving. My new 2021 Thanksgiving ebook will be available early next week to help you plan a memorable holiday meal. I’ll also be repeating my popular bootcamp, Entertaining with Ease, starting Tuesday. It’s a joyful, hands-on course that’s distinct from my Thanksgiving bootcamp and … Read more

Strawberry basil ice cream is a delightful low-carb treat that captures the scent of summer in a bowl. I almost turned my strawberries and basil into a pitcher of strawberry-basil mojitos, but I resisted and made ice cream instead. It was a tough choice for an afternoon: ice cream or rum cocktail? In the end, … Read more

New Zealand Pavlova Thank you Karen Richards for this awesome recipe! New Zealand Pavlova Recipe Serves 4–6. This pavlova yields a crisp outer shell and a soft, marshmallow-like interior. It’s simple to make with a few pantry staples and finishes beautifully with whipped cream and fresh fruit. Ingredients 4 egg whites 3 cups baker’s sugar … Read more

This guide collects measured ingredients, clear methods, timing, and doneness cues for several Tex‑Mex casseroles. Use it to choose a recipe, shop, prepare, troubleshoot, store, and reheat without hunting other pages. The guide highlights realistic swaps and common failure points. For related planning, see complete chicken casserole recipes, tater tot casserole recipes, hamburger hashbrown casserole. … Read more

This Instant Pot Salsa Chicken is ready in under an hour with very little hands-on time. It’s an ideal weeknight dinner, a great option for meal prep, and a versatile protein that adapts to tacos, bowls, salads, and more. Table of Contents This recipe is… Why You’ll Love This Recipe Ingredients Variations How to Make … Read more

This hearty stuffed pepper soup recipe takes the flavors of traditional stuffed peppers and turns them into a comforting, easy-to-make soup. When soup weather arrives, this bell pepper soup will please the whole family. I sometimes joke that soup is my life; it’s just a dramatic way to describe my love for soups. This easy … Read more