Classic thumbprint cookies are given a festive twist with homemade pistachio flour, chopped pistachios, and a raspberry jam filling. It feels as if Christmas...
Chewy triple chocolate cookies featuring white, milk, and semisweet chocolate chips! Crisp on the edge and extra chewy, these cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream. ...
Classic fruit cake made with soaked unsweetened dried fruit. A festive, flavorful, and moist fruit cake to enjoy all holiday season. This family recipe...
Cheesy, pillowy, and deeply satisfying, this versatile breakfast strata is wonderful any time of year, but particularly ideal for holiday entertaining. Everyone has their...
Lebkuchen Cookies – traditional glazed German Christmas cookies made with warming spices, for a festive treat to enjoy around the holiday season! I love...
My annual favorite things gift guide – a collection of my most loved items from the past year! For more favorites, check out last year’s guide. This...
Hi, I’m Laura! I’m a professionally trained chef living in Chicago. A Beautiful Plate is a website dedicated to simplifying the art of cooking. Here you'll find a mixture of elegant yet approachable recipes and cooking tips to inspire and help you become a more confident cook!
