Posts by James Smith

Let me be honest right out of the gate: I did not grow up loving cauliflower. I tolerated it. Barely. It felt like the vegetable equivalent of cardboard—fine if smothered in cheese, otherwise kind...

Ever notice how Brussels sprouts have a bit of a reputation problem? People either love them or still hold a grudge from that sad, boiled version they suffered through as kids. I sat firmly in the...

I didn’t grow up eating fancy casseroles. I grew up eating whatever could stretch ground beef, pasta, and cheese into something filling that fed everyone and still tasted good the next day. This...

I never plan to make white chocolate peppermint pretzel crisps. They just… happen. Every December, I buy a bag of pretzel crisps “for snacking,” a bag of peppermint candies “for baking,”...

Let me be very honest with you right out of the gate: Sweet strawberry cheesecake nachos sound a little ridiculous until you try them. Nachos… but dessert? Cheesecake… without baking?...

I didn’t plan to become “the donut hole person.” It just… happened. One quiet Sunday morning, I wanted something sweet with my coffee but absolutely did not want to deal with hot oil,...