Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich with Pesto and Arugula

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This grilled goat cheese sandwich combines multiple cheeses, fresh vegetables and homemade basil pesto for an elevated yet easy-to-make grilled cheese any day of the week. If you love sandwiches but aren’t into processed lunch meat, this grilled goat cheese sandwich is for you. It’s far from ordinary: creamy goat cheese, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, avocado, … Read more

Gluten-Free Chocolate Blossom Cookies Recipe for Perfect Bakes

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These Gluten-Free Chocolate Blossom Cookies are an ideal holiday treat. Made from simple, wholesome ingredients, they bake up soft and chewy with a rich chocolate center — a cookie everyone will enjoy. A cousin to classic peanut butter blossom cookies, these chocolate blossom cookies use whole, gluten-free ingredients and a dairy-free chocolate center. Rolled in … Read more

Seared Duck Breast with Glazed Figs and Balsamic Reduction

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First, let me put your mind at ease: this dish is very easy to prepare. It only takes a few extra steps and a bit of attention to detail. That attention means using a sharp knife to score the skin in a shallow crosshatch pattern, cutting through the fat but not into the meat. This … Read more

Chocolate Chia Jam Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

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These chocolate chia jam peanut butter cups are a no-bake, homemade twist on the classic candy. A layer of bright berry chia jam is tucked between creamy peanut butter and dark chocolate for a flavor-packed bite. The recipe is naturally gluten-free and easy to make dairy-free or vegan with simple swaps. The chia jam comes … Read more

10 Reliable Spring Recipes to Brighten Your Menu

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This winter has been a mess. Those words look blunt on the screen, but they’re honest. It’s been cold and gray for so long that it feels like living in the frozen world from the movie Frozen. My skin is pale, my hair is perpetually static, and I’ve already busted my moisturizer budget, so I … Read more

Festive Cranberry Salsa Recipe for Holidays and Entertaining

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This sweet and tart Cranberry Salsa is a festive snack perfect for the holiday season. Made with fresh cranberries, sugar, red onion, jalapeños, lime juice, and cilantro. Serve with toasted tortilla chips for a fun and delicious appetizer! My Aunt Kim first served this Cranberry Salsa at a holiday ladies’ party years ago, and I … Read more

Halloween Twinkie Mummies: Simple Spooky Dessert Recipe

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If you’re looking for a fun, kid-friendly Halloween treat, these Halloween Twinkie Mummies are perfect. I love making easy, festive snacks throughout October—surprising the kids after school or tucking something special in their lunchboxes always brings smiles. These mummies are just as simple as the Witch Hat Treats I shared recently and are equally adorable. … Read more

Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake Loaf Recipe

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This Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake is irresistibly good — tender, moist, and perfect alongside your morning coffee or any beverage you prefer. Sour cream keeps the crumb soft and rich, while bursts of juicy blueberries add bright flavor. The buttery streusel topping melts into the cake as it bakes, creating a sweet, crunchy finish you’ll … Read more

February Seasonal Cooking: Recipes, Tips & Free Printable Meal Plan

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Find inspiration and ideas for seasonal cooking for February, including produce to buy, what to use up, and simple seasonal recipes to help with meal planning. Plus, download free printable menu planning pages to help you focus on cooking through the seasons. This article is part of a year-long series on cooking seasonally for each … Read more

Buffalo-Style Seitan Wings with Spicy Vegan Sauce

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Vegan seitan wings are an ideal plant-based party appetizer: high in protein, baked until crisp, and tossed in a homemade vegan buffalo sauce. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and crunchy celery for the full wing experience. What We Love About This Recipe These are outstanding vegan wings. Made from seitan (vital wheat gluten … Read more