The quintessential Thanksgiving dessert receives a delightful upgrade with a spicy surprise in the center. This Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Cheesecake is ultra-creamy and rich, featuring a silky spiced pumpkin filling and a ribbon of cinnamon-sugar through the middle. It’s a show-stopping dessert sized perfectly for a small gathering or family treat, and the recipe multiplies … Read more

These decadent stuffed shrimp are filled with real lump crab meat and minimal fillers. As a Maryland native and longtime personal chef, I keep the filling simple—no onions, celery, artichokes, bell peppers, or cream cheese—so the crab remains the star. Over more than a decade as a personal chef I’ve perfected this recipe: juicy, perfectly … Read more

Blueberry and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast is made the night before and simply baked in the morning. Enjoy this no fuss breakfast! I discovered this Blueberry and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast in a Junior League of Denver cookbook. The series is full of dependable recipes and beautiful photos, and this one quickly became … Read more

Jump to Recipe • Print Recipe My husband eats the same kind of breakfast five days a week—oatmeal, just with different flavors. While he insists he’s fine with it, I wanted to offer something more homemade and satisfying. These savory breakfast muffins were my first experiment and quickly became his favorite alternative. Light and fluffy, … Read more

I’ve made chicken pot pie many times, but this gluten-free Cheddar Bay chicken pot pie is the family favorite. The filling uses the same thick, creamy base as my gluten-free chicken pot pie, built from a roux, gluten-free chicken broth and half and half, simmered until it coats the back of a spoon. The biscuit … Read more

This Hawaiian garlic shrimp recipe came recommended on Facebook and I was glad I saved it. I made it recently for dinner when my son’s girlfriend visited. Alongside stir-fried noodles, I served this flavorful shrimp. The shrimp are lightly coated in a flour and paprika mixture, then cooked in butter, garlic and dry white wine, … Read more

The holiday season is here and party planning is in full swing. After years of hosting the annual Logena Christmas party, I’ve learned a lot about entertaining. Guests love finger foods and tend to drink more than you expect, so success comes down to preparation. Plan ahead: choose simple, festive recipes that can be partly … Read more

In a nutshell: My top pick for an organic pregnancy pillow: Obasan My top pick for an organic nursing pillow: Butterr Preparing for pregnancy or trying to conceive often motivates people to reduce toxins at home—swapping out harsh cleaners, cutting down on plastics, and choosing more natural products. If that describes you, this guide will … Read more

“So… what should I do with this snowball?” “Hmmm… big sister has been a little rotten to me lately…” “What do you think, Dad?” Dad considers it for a moment and decides to hold onto the snowball, amused by the mischief in the air. “It is Christmas Eve, after all,” he says with a smile, … Read more

Rich chocolate peanut butter candy bars — ribbons of creamy peanut butter swirled into smooth dark chocolate. In under five minutes of prep time you can assemble a batch of these clean-eating chocolate peanut butter candy bars. They’re richer and more satisfying than many store-bought candy bars and made with just a few simple ingredients. … Read more