Jennifer Segal

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and grilling season, so no better way to celebrate than a backyard BBQ. Here's a look at my favorite grilling recipes, with illustrated step-by-step instructions, sure to please a crowd.

A few months ago, my son was at Grandma's house and found a jar of homemade pickles in the fridge from my mom's dear friend, Joanne. He loved them and has been begging me to make them ever since. Joanne sent me her recipe...

Let Mom sleep in on Sunday and treat her to a delicious homemade breakfast. Here are ten sweet and easy recipes the whole family will love.

From asparagus to peas to avocados, the markets have come alive with beautiful spring produce. Here are 12 easy vegetable recipes to celebrate the season.

If there's one thing for certain when you're cooking for a family, it's that it's hard to please everyone. What one child loves, the other inevitably refuses to eat. That's why when I discover a dish that the whole family enjoys, it's practically cause for celebration. Here are five such...

Forget takeout. These irresistibly satisfying recipes -- with flavors from China, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam -- are quick and easy to make at home. The key is to stock your pantry with a few Asian staples, such as hoisin sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce and Thai Sweet Red Chili Sauce,...

I recently hosted a small luncheon in honor of my 91-year old grandmother. To make it special, I enlisted the help of a dear friend, Beth Horta, the florist, author and photographer behind the beautiful blog Sweet Sabelle. Beth came over with...

There's nothing quite like soup to nourish your body and soothe your soul. Make these simple and comforting recipes while there's still a nip in the air.

Summer's not the only season to enjoy beautiful fresh salads. There's plenty of cold-weather produce, and fruits and vegetables available year round, to make sensational salads in the dead of winter. Here are a few of my favorites...

Reading all the food magazines in February makes me feel hopelessly unromantic. I don't even remember the last time I made my husband a romantic dinner for two complete with pink champagne, oysters and other aphrodisiacs. (Do people really do this? On weeknights? Am...

This recipe is so simple and yet so elegant. Salmon fillets are quickly marinated in Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and ginger and then broiled until caramelized on top.

Begin by making the marinade. The only...

I love artichoke and spinach dip, especially served warm out of the oven, but a good one is hard to come by. The problem is that most recipes call for canned or marinated artichokes -- which are tinny and sour tasting -- as well...

Can't say I love football, but I always love having family and friends over to hang out and watch the game. There's no pressure to make anything elaborate or fancy -- just snacks, dips and a big pot of chili to keep everyone happy. Check out these favorites, including a...

Isn't it nice to know that you can cook an elegant dinner without all that much effort? It's just a matter of finding the right recipes. These five dishes are delicious and doable even on a busy night. Enjoy!

Whether you're home this week with time to spend in the kitchen or need something delicious to bring to a holiday brunch, these comforting and easy-to-make quick breads are the answer. Enjoy!

These crowd-pleasing holiday recipes have all been tested, perfected and reader approved. Enjoy!

Fettuccine in a meltingly tender and richly flavored meat sauce is one of my favorite Sunday night meals. The sauce simmers on the stove for several hours, making the house smell delicious and inviting, and the end result is a comforting yet elegant dish....

Treat your house guests to a special homemade breakfast this weekend. These easy recipes with step-by-step photos will have them running to the kitchen!

I've created and shared many recipes over the years, but if there's one that stands out as special, it would have to be this pumpkin bread.

It's an old family recipe that's been passed down through the generations. As a child, I remember...