Provence France travel guide, focused on the Luberon area, with our recommendations on must-visit destinations, where to stay, and where to eat in the region. It’s taken...
This mushroom farro risotto, or farrotto, is hearty, bursting with mushroom flavor and fresh herbs, and uses my favorite no-stir cooking method. This post...
A simple spatchcock chicken recipe, seasoned with fresh thyme and lemon zest, along with helpful tips on how to roast a chicken. This easy staple dish...
These no bake energy bites are packed with flavor and texture from dates, cashews, shredded coconut, sesame and chia seeds, and orange zest. Naturally sweetened,...
The ultimate how-to-guide for storing, freezing, and refreshing sourdough or fresh bread at home! As most of you know, I’ve gotten very into bread baking over the past...
This hearty red lentil soup is made with simple ingredients like onions, leeks, carrots, celery, crushed canned tomatoes, and red split lentils. A delicious...
Buttery hazelnut thumbprint cookies filled with a soft berry jam center. These little cookies are easy to make, flavorful, and would make a lovely last-minute...
A classic French recipe, green beans almondine, is elevated with sautéed shallots, garlic, freshly grated lemon zest, and lemon juice. An elegant, simple, and...
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!
