Persimmon Cranberry Cookies - These persimmon cranberry cookies with warming spices are a delicious way to take advantage of persimmon season. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/11/pers...

Maple Walnut Tart - The tart, with the combination of the toasted walnuts and pure maple syrup, just might become your new favorite holiday dessert. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/11/mapl...

Cranberry Apple Walnut Crumb Bars - These cranberry-apple-walnut crumb bars are super easy to make and will be the superstar of your holiday dessert table. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/11/cran...

Xavier Soup - Xavier soup is in honor of the feast day of St. Franis Xavier. It's a simple and tasty soup made of a clear chicken broth or stock and filled with dumplings made with Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, and flour. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/11/xavi...

Parmesan Pull-apart Bread - This Parmesan pull-apart bread, with butter, onion flakes, dill seeds, and fresh parsley is completely irresistible. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2012/09/parm...

Cream Cheese Biscuits - These cream cheese biscuits are super soft and a little bit cake-like. They're wonderful fresh from the oven and spread with melty butter. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/11/crea...

Stuffed Turkey Breast with Gravy - This stuffed turkey breast with gravy is a great way serve a traditional-style meal for a smaller group. You get all of the flavors without too many leftovers and in a lot less time. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2012/11/than...

Membrillo - Quince Paste with Manchego Cheese - Membrillo is a sweet paste that can be cut into little squares and served as an appetizer on a slice of Manchego cheese. You could also serve it with the Manchego on crackers or Spanish-style chorizo. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/11/memb...

Sweet Potato and Leek Gratin - If you are looking for a sweet potato side dish for the holidays (or anytime), try this sweet potato and leek gratin. It's a wonderful savory dish with unexpected savory flavors. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/11/swee...

Chocolate Mint Whoopie Pies - These chocolate mint whoopie pies, with fluffy peppermint buttercream sandwiched between two rounded layers of soft dark chocolate cake, are the perfect combination of flavors. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/11/choc...

Honeynut Squash Gratin - Are you looking for a new holiday side dish? Try this honeynut squash gratin. It is a wonderful side dish for your holiday dinner. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/11/butt...

Beef and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry - This beef and sweet potato stir-fry is really simple to make and easy to whip up on a week night. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2014/02/beef...

Lemon Pomegranate Muffins - These lemon pomegranate muffins take advantage of the the abundance of the bright, red, and flavorful pomegranates that are available right now. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/lemo...

Vanilla Bean Sablé Cookies - These vanilla bean sablés are the French version of shortbread cookies. They are simple, with just a few ingredients, but they are a revelation. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2012/12/vani...

Chili Cheeseburgers with Bison Chili - If you are a fan of The Original Tommy's World Famous Hamburgers, these Chili Cheeseburgers will definitely hit the spot. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/chil...

Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes - These Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes will totally satisfy a chocolate cake lover's cravings. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/mini...

Homemade Sourdough Hawaiian-Style Rolls - These sourdough Hawaiian-style rolls are soft and fluffy. They will remind you of the soft and tasty rolls sold in grocery stores, but with a little sourdough tang. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/home...

Sourdough Pumpkin Rolls - These sourdough pumpkin rolls are so soft and fluffy, yet they have just the right amount of tang that you expect from a sourdough bread. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/sour...

These Pork and Chinese Chive Steamed Buns represent a cross between two of my favorite hobbies, bread baking and wok cooking. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2017/08/pork...

Black and Orange Cookies - These Black and Orange Cookies are a Halloween take on the famous Black and White cookies sold in New York City bakeries. The cookies are soft and "cake-like." www.karenskitchenstories.com/2018/10/blac...

Dark Chocolate Skull Cakelets - These dark chocolate skull cakes are a scary fun dessert to serve at a Halloween party or just to have in the kitchen to celebrate the coming holiday. Don't forget the pomegranate arils for the eyes! www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/dark...

Graveyard Brownies - These graveyard brownies are super fun to make and even more fun to serve. Share them for a kids' party, your book club, or even after dinner with friends. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/grav...

Mummy Meatballs - These mummy meatballs are a scary good appetizer. They are perfect for serving at your Halloween party or for a fun kids' dinner. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/mumm...

Pork and Chinese Chive Steamed Buns - These Pork and Chinese Chive Steamed Buns represent a cross between two of my favorite hobbies, bread baking and wok cooking. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2017/08/pork...

Ube Pandesal - Three Ways - Ube pandesal is a bright purple and uniquely flavored variation of the classic Filipino breakfast and snack roll, the pandesal. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/ube-...

Tofu Chocolate Mousse - This tofu chocolate mousse is rich, creamy, and so easy to make. With only about 15 minutes of prep time you can make this decadent tasting dessert. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/tofu...

Coconut Bran Muffins - Start your day with a super moist and tasty coconut bran muffin with a hint of cinnamon, vanilla, and brown sugar. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/coco...

Tangerine Ricotta Cookies - These Italian-inspired cookies are like little bites of soft cake. They are super moist from the ricotta in the dough. They also make wonderful Christmas cookies. Just change the colors of the sprinkles! www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/tang...

A recipe for Brownie Pecan Pie! This homemade pie has a flaky crust with a fudgy, brownie-like filling packed with chopped pecans. tarasmulticulturaltable.com/foodieextrav...

Michelada Recipe - A michelada is a refreshing Mexican beer cocktail. It's great for brunch or hanging out on a warm day. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/mich...

Roasted Tricolor Carrots with Coconut Orange Glaze - These roasted tricolor carrots with a coconut orange glaze are a wonderful side dish for fall and the holidays. They might just emerge as one of your favorite vegetable recipes. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/roas...

Sourdough Focaccia - This sourdough focaccia is light and airy, and loaded with flavor. You can top it simply with some olive oil, herbs, and sea salt for a delicious dipping bread to go with your meal. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/sour...

Sourdough Seeded Bread with Tangzhong - This sourdough seeded bread with tangzhong is loaded with whole grains and fiber. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/sour...

Crispy Molasses Cookies - These crispy molasses cookies, spiced with ginger and cinnnamon, will satisfy any cravings you may have for the flavors of fall and the upcoming holidays. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/cris...

Iced Apple Drop Cookies - These apple cookies are super soft and full of apple flavor. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2013/10/iced...

Apple Oatmeal Bread - This apple oatmeal bread, with a hint of cinnamon and brown sugar, brings the flavors of fall to your favorite sandwiches. Pair it with your favorite artisan cheese for a leveled up grilled cheese sandwich. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/appl...

Quick Pork Liver Pâté - This quick pork liver pâté recipe is an easy way to create a tasty appetizer for your next cocktail party or elegant picnic. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/08/quic...

Caprese Ricotta Toast - With a topping of burst tomatoes, basil, and a balsamic glaze, this caprese ricotta toast is wonderful as a savory breakfast or lunch. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/08/capr...

Mango Muffins with Coconut Streusel - These mango muffins with coconut streusel are a tasty way to bake with mango, a sweet and juicy tropical fruit. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/08/mang...

Gingerbread Waffles - These waffles are flavored with the warm spices of gingerbread. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and are wonderful for enjoying the flavors of the holidays any time of year. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/08/ging...

Caramel Pulled Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches - These banh mi sandwiches are filled with pork that is broiled and then simmered in a caramel sauce of almost burnt sugar and fish sauce. The flavor is a wonderful combination of sweet and savory. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/08/cara...

Caramel Pear Pudding Cake - This caramel pear pudding cake is loaded with fresh pears and crunchy pecans. It is easy to assemble and creates its own sauce, or "pudding," while it bakes. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/cara...

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread - This double chocolate zucchini bread contains both cocoa powder and half of a pound of chocolate chunks.... and two medium zucchinis. zucchini.https://www.karenskitchenstories.com/2013/09/double-chocolate-zucchini-bread.html

Sourdough Croissant Bread - Your favorite sourdough bread dough filled with lots of butter pieces - and you will end up with a wonderful loaf of bread that looks like a standard boule but actually has a crispy flaky crust and an amazing pull-apart crumb. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/08/sour...

Sourdough Quinoa Bread - This sourdough quinoa bread, with its long fermentation time and added whole wheat flour and quinoa has a wonderfully distinct sourdough flavor. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/08/sour...

Gingerbread Scones - These gingerbread scones, with both ground ginger and candied ginger, are a wonderful way to spice up your morning. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/08/ging...

Korean Style Beef Short Ribs with Bok Choy - These Korean style beef short ribs with bok choy are savory with a hint of sweet and are super tender and succulent. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/08/kore...

Crème Caramel a l'Orange Fraîche {Fresh Orange Crème Caramel} - This Crème Caramel a l'Orange Fraîche is a fresh and citrus-y take on the classic vanilla Parisian brasserie and restaurant dessert. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/08/crem...

Easy Summer Vegetable Soup - This simple summer vegetable soup recipe is so flexible and versatile. Pick up your favorite summer vegetables at the farmers' market and use them to make this fresh and easy soup. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/08/easy...

Corn and Cantaloupe Salad - Make this corn and cantaloupe salad with pickled red onions and roasted chile when fresh corn is at its sweetest. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/08/corn...