As spring sets in upon the ranch I find myself craving lighter meals like salads, but I also find that made at home salads can become monotonous and frankly boring. That’s why I love this...

During strawberry season, I often make strawberry shortcakes around the same time that I make my classic strawberry jam to put up for the year, because I like to use the fresh jam in place...

  These cookies, made with ricotta, are a treat that my mother used to make when I was little. The cheese gives these sweet cookies a wonderful, tender texture that is a hit with everyone...

I love to cook with fish—especially after Austin goes fishing—and I developed this recipe because I was looking for something that would be creamy but also really simple to make. For this recipe, I make...

Making a pan of focaccia is one of quickest ways there is to get fresh bread on the table. And with a little creativity, your loaf can also be pretty enough to serve as a...

Racks of sticky, flavorful pork ribs are always a crowd pleaser. With this recipe, I infuse the meat with multiple kinds of flavor: First I add sweet, fragrant flavors with a rub of brown sugar...

This classic Southern-style bread is sweet and full of flavor. The batter has bananas, carrots, and crushed pineapple, and there’s a crunchy layer of walnuts and brown sugar running through the middle of each piece....

I often make these hearty, flavorful sandwiches when friends and family come to help out on the ranch. I can prepare most of this meal ahead of time—the meat and coleslaw can be made the...

This cake is one of my favorite treats to bake in the spring, when fresh lemons pop up in farmers markets and backyards all across Southern California. I sweeten it with honey from the beehives...