Start your week off right with this slow cooker chicken cacciatore — a comforting, Italian-inspired meal that’s perfect for meal prep. It captures the classic, savory flavors of traditional cacciatore but requires very little hands-on time. Toss the ingredients into your crock pot, let them simmer, and you’ll have tender, flavorful chicken ready to serve … Read more

Sometimes you want just one warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie — not a whole batch. This air fryer cookie for one is the perfect solution for late-night cravings, solo movie nights, or a quick afternoon treat. It takes about 5 minutes to mix and 6–8 minutes to cook, delivering crisp edges and a soft, melty … Read more

This vegan pasta salad features a rich, creamy pesto made from blended cashews and bright, fresh ingredients. The cashew-based pesto is silky and satisfying, combining basil, garlic, tahini, lemon, olive oil, and a touch of apple cider vinegar for balance. Tossed with rotini or any shaped pasta and crisp vegetables, this salad is hearty, flavorful, … Read more

Bright, creamy, and full of crunch, this curry chicken salad combines a homemade Thai green curry-style sauce with the familiar textures of a classic chicken salad. It’s a protein-packed, flavor-forward lunch option that comes together quickly—ready in about 15–20 minutes—and works perfectly for meal prep or a fast weeknight dinner. This version uses Greek yogurt … Read more

Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash brings together sweet roasted squash, savory turkey sausage, tender spinach and eggs cooked to your liking — all in a single cast-iron skillet. This protein-rich breakfast (also great for lunch or dinner) is easy to make, satisfying, and perfect for cool-weather mornings when you want something warming without a lot of … Read more

While many bakers reserve peanut butter blossom cookies for the holidays, these grain-free, flourless versions are so simple and delicious I make them year-round. After testing this recipe several times, I landed on a reliable combination of just six ingredients that creates soft, dense cookies where the peanut butter flavor really shines. You won’t miss … Read more

This peanut butter cup banana nice cream is a deliciously healthy way to satisfy an ice cream craving. Made from frozen bananas, all-natural peanut butter, a splash of unsweetened almond milk, and chopped mini peanut butter cups, this soft-serve-style treat is naturally sweet, creamy, and ready in about two hours total (mostly freezing time). It’s … Read more

We’re home from an incredible trip! I spent the week with two close friends after attending the Everything Food Conference in Salt Lake City, and we extended our stay to explore Utah. None of us had been to the state before and we were blown away — Utah feels like several different climates in one … Read more

Homemade apple pie bars capture all the classic flavors of apple pie but are simpler and faster to make. These bars combine a buttery, sugar-cookie-style crust with a warmly spiced apple filling and a crunchy oat-pecan crumble on top. Naturally gluten free and easy to customize, they make a great year-round dessert or an effortless … Read more

The most beautiful blood orange cocktail you ever did see. Use up your blood oranges with this fresh and simple Blood Orange Smash. Blood Oranges = Gorgeous Cocktail Blood orange is one of the most striking fruits, both in flavor and color. This simple blood orange cocktail highlights that vibrant flavor and color while staying … Read more