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...
Almond Crescent Cookies – these traditional Austrian kipferl cookies are one of my favorite holiday cookies and take almost no time to prepare! This post is...
Cranberry Christmas Cake! This incredible one layer celebration almond cake is infused with fresh cranberries, almonds, and orange zest. It’s the most wonderful time...
My favorite cookbooks for the holiday season, complete with fun pairing gift ideas. Perfect for beginner, intermediate, or experienced home cooks! This post contains...
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are infused with espresso powder and topped with a decadent coffee glaze. This easy pumpkin muffin recipe is sure to be a...
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!
