All Recipes
(Slow Cooker) Ginger Curry Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes
Easy to make and deeply satisfying, a simple adjustment makes this soul-warming soup vegan-friendly. A few weeks into my son Johnโs first semester at college, a friend asked him to sign a Meatless Monday pledge. He figured one day a week without meat wouldnโt be too hard, so he put pen to paper. Several…
Pasta with Sausage and Shortcut Broccoli Pesto
Thanks to a somewhat unconventional method of preparation, a generous serving of broccoli goes almost undetected in this filling, flavorful meal that is ready in about 20 minutes. โTry it. Youโll like it.โ These words sound a lot like the famous line in the decades-old Life cereal commercial in which Mikey, clearly a picky…
Baked Socca
Enjoy this protein-rich recipe as a nutritious alternative to bread alongside soups, salads, and pastas. Or pair it with roasted veggies for a surprisingly satisfying meatless main dish. What is a socca, you may be wondering? That’s a very good question! Soccas are essentially savory pancakes or flatbreads originating from the south of France.…
Crunch Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
Store the base mix in the fridge for crisp, wholesome salads at the ready. For a satisfying, complete meal, simply top with a favorite protein. I recently read a magazine article that proposed tossing the kale from your refrigerator, forgoing roasted Brussels sprouts at your favorite restaurant, and sliding your avocado toast into the…
2017 Reader Favorites
The final days of the year provide good reason to reflect, reminisce…and remember our favorite recipes! ย I pulled together the top 10 recipes of 2017, as determined by comments, emails, and firsthand feedback from my faithful readers. ย Our quick walk down memory lane also seemed like the perfect time to thank you for all those…
Roasted Feta with Honey
A dear friend called this delicious appetizer easy but “showy,” and it’s a perfect description! As the New Year approaches, itโs natural to ponder our hopes and dreams and to consider the multitude of resolutions we could make (and possibly break) in the months ahead. Itโs also a good time to look back…
Overnight French Toast Casserole
Lightly sweet and tender with delightfully crispy edges, this mouthwatering baked French toast can be prepared in advance with basic ingredients. It’s special enough for holiday breakfasts and brunches but easy enough for any given Saturday or Sunday. Warm fires, sweet cookies, festive packages, and lots of holiday cheer with family and friendsโthis is…
Spinach & Artichoke Egg Casserole
In the last week alone, I’ve received quite a few reader requests for more low-carb, protein-rich meals. ย It seems we’re all in the same boat–and that boat has an endless supply of sugary cookies, creamy dips, and salty snack mixes. ย Tis the season! So I decided to take inspiration from a party staple–cheesy, gooey, baked…
Homemade Dog Treats
Homemade Dog Treats are easy to make and will delight your furry friends๏ผwith ingredients you approve of! Many years ago, when my then-two-year-old son was recovering from a tonsillectomy, our dog Angus got sick. Really sick. I vividly remember walking my older son to the bus stop one cold winter morning. My husband had just left…
Easy Hand & Body Sugar Scrub
This customizable, boutique-worthy scrub is effective, economical, and smells good enough to eat. It also makes a thoughtful gift that can be made in minutes! Dry, cracked, or otherwise flaky skin isn’t the most exciting topic of conversation, although I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who deals with it. But guess what?…
Shortcut Beef Vegetable Soup
Everything for this hearty soup can be kept in your pantry or freezer for a speedy, well-rounded meal whenever needed. Over the past few weeks, Iโve spent hours rolling dough for homemade dog biscuits, decorating gingerbread houses, and figuring out how to make homemade lotion. These activities are all lots of fun, but none will…
Birdseed Ornaments
Itโs hard to come up with the perfect gift for parents, teachers, neighbors, aunt and uncles, and family friends. Birdseed ornaments are fun to make and economical, too — and your feathered friends will thank you! 🐦 At first glance, a recipe featuring birdseed might suggest that Iโm dishing up unappetizing diet fare as punishment…
