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The Secrets to Spectacular Scrambled Eggs

The Secrets to Spectacular Scrambled Eggs - The secrets to show-stopping soft scrambled eggs that are so easy and oh so dreamy!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake (100% Anniversary Worthy)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake - Gluten-Free and grain-free cookie cake that tastes like an ice cream cookie sandwich in cake form

Trail Mix Cookies

Trail Mix Cookies

An Iowa Summer

King Arthur's Flour Pizza Crust (Pizza Heaven, Simply)

King Arthur's Flour Pizza Crust (Pizza Heaven, Simply) - Reminiscent of Pizza Hut's personal pan pizzas, that is perfect every time, and so easy to make.

Stovetop Mac and Cheese (I’ll Stop the World and Melt For You)

Stovetop Mac and Cheese (I’ll Stop the World and Melt For You) - Easy to make from scratch and and so much better than anything from a box

A Brief Pause For Carrot Snack Cake

The Easiest Chicken and Dumplings (A Bright Spot For Your Week)

The Easiest Chicken and Dumplings (A Bright Spot For Your Week) - The sort of hearty, timeless, comforting soup that helps in times like these

Oat Muffins With Apples (Keep Calm & Keep Baking)

Oat Muffins With Apples (Keep Calm & Keep Baking) - A cinnamon-sugar topped muffin recipe made with an apples, oatmeal and yogurt base.

Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Cake (Makes Every Day A Bit Brighter)

Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Cake (Makes Every Day A Bit Brighter) - This healthy snack cake recipe isn't just delicious--it also only requires one bowl to make

A Very Good Thing To Make With All Of Your Veggies

Sticky Toffee Pudding (Remembering the Lusitania)

Sticky Toffee Pudding (Remembering the Lusitania) - The sweet secret if dates, baked into a steamed pudding, served with custard, or extra toffee sauce

Slow-Cooked Kale (To Get Us Through Winter)

Slow-Cooked Kale (To Get Us Through Winter) - A beautiful reminder that eating dark leafy greens doesn't have to be complicated or boring

The Smashed Potatoes (You'll Make Over and Over Again)

The Smashed Potatoes (You'll Eat Over and Over Again) - An incredible walnut dressing spooned over the crispiest smashed potatoes you'll ever eat

The Chicken Nuggets (You Can’t Eat Just One Of)

Lentil Soup (The Best Way to End the Year)

Lentil Soup (The Best Way to End the Year) - A simple lentil soup, studded with lots of veggies, greens, and a dusting of turmeric

Holidaze Chocolate Cake (It's Very Refreshing)

Holidaze Chocolate Cake (It's Very Refreshing) - A gluten-free homemade chocolate cake that's extra fun for holidays with a sprinkling of peppermint on top

A Pilgrims Day Breakfast Casserole

A Woman, A Book, and A Cookie

Roasted Eggplant, Mushroom, and Zucchini Sauce

Parmesan Noodles (From Mom, With Love)

Parmesan Noodles (From Mom, With Love) - Easy buttery noodles with grated Parmesan cheese, parsley, and plenty of butter!

On Learning To Get Back Up

Mushroom, Rice and Spinach Casserole

Mushroom, Rice and Spinach Casserole - A wonderful healthy redo of a church lady casserole from the days when cream of something soup was still in fashion

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins (All Is Right With the World)

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins (All Is Right With the World) - A crumble-topped gluten-free pumpkin muffin. A bit custardy when hot, substantial, and crazy good.

And: Baked Apples

The Greenest Rice Pilaf (Gather ye Herbs!)

The Greenest Rice Pilaf (Gather ye Herbs!) - It's for those occasions when basil, mint, and cilantro are booming in your garden. So very good!

Cheesy Garlicky Pull-Apart Bread (It's Warm and It Wobbles, Amen)

Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole (The Comfy Pants of Dinner Recipes)

Hamburger Tater Tot Casserole (The Comfy Pants of Dinner Recipes) - Over the years the casserole that's maintained a soft spot in my heart.

Emerald Kale Salad (For A Life Well-Lived)

Emerald Kale Salad (For A Life Well-Lived) - Chopped kale, a light tangy dressing, speckled with bits of grainy crouton crumbles, and salty parmesan.

Cinnamon Sugar Bread Pudding (Cute Older Recipes Are Modern Day Gems)

Cinnamon Sugar Bread Pudding (Cute Older Recipes Are Modern Day Gems) - I’ve done bread pudding many, many ways over the years. Definitely a winner!

Fried Rice Nirvana

Scotcheroos (The Nostalgic Desert I've Been Bringing To Every Party)

Scotcheroos (The Nostalgic Desert I've Been Bringing To Every Party) - Most people will walk past all sorts of fancy cookies to get to the Scotcheroos

Escape Of The Brussels Sprout: A Thriller

Escape Of The Brussels Sprout: A Thriller - A quick and easy recipe for caramelized brussels tossed in balsamic vinegar that'll convert the biggest skeptics

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Quite Possibly the Best Cookie Ever)

It's not often you hear “These are seriously the best I’ve ever had,” come out of people’s mouths. A family recipe for a cookie that's truly fantastic!

On Starting Over

Caesar Salad (Table For Two with A Side of Summer Breezes)

Caesar Salad (Table For Two with A Side of Summer Breezes) - Even those among us who think "ew salad" can't resist the creamy, cheesy powers of the Caesar

Happy Joe's Taco Pizza (An Iowa Classic)

Happy Joe's Taco Pizza (An Iowa Classic) - A pizza with all of your favorite taco toppings. A great excuse to eat a whole pizza pie all by yourself.

Mid Week Inspiration No. 11

Mid Week Inspiration No. 11 - What is the first dish you made over and over until you had it mastered? And summer salsas for all of your dipping needs

Things I've Eaten A Million Times

The Carrot Cake Family Traditions Are Made Of

The Carrot Cake Family Traditions Are Made Of - It's the carrot cake that people fight for the last piece, leaving all others behind. Traditionally inspired, yet somehow unbeatable

Eggstra Special Fritters (Every Day Should Be Fritter Day, Really)

Eggstra Special Fritters (Every Day Should Be Fritter Day, Really) - Breakfast, lunch, dinner, if you have a six-pack of eggs on hand, a simple, and satisfying meal is never more than a few minutes away

A Sandwich By Any Other Name

A Sandwich By Any Other Name - If you don't think a ground beef sandwich can be delicious, one bite of this simple, savory Iowa classic will definitely change your mind

Workin’ On a Wedge (The Blue Cheese Kind, Of Course)

Workin’ On a Wedge (The Blue Cheese Kind, Of Course) - Not a salad person? This might seriously make you reconsider. It's incredible

Avocado Cilantro Dressing (That You'll Want to Put on Everything)

An Avocado Cilantro Dressing (You'll Want to Put on Everything) - A blend of avocado, cilantro, and yogurt, this dressing will brighten up everything from veggies to meat

Pot Sticker Stir-Fry (Your New Weeknight MVP)

Pot Sticker Stir-Fry (Your New Weeknight MVP) - A one-skillet weeknight dinner that's simple, umami-rich, and delicious! It's like eating pot stickers, but without the wrapper.

Baked Vegetable Risotto with Poached Eggs

Baked Vegetable Risotto with Poached Eggs - Soft, creamy risotto filled with veggies and topped with poached eggs is a complete (and delicious) meal

Slow-Cooker Three Bean Casserole

Slow-Cooker Three Bean Casserole - You know you have a winning recipe when it shows up again and again, no matter where you are or what the occasion.

The Unforgettable Granola Bars You'll Love Waking Up To

The Unforgettable Granola Bars You'll Love Waking Up To - Dense, chewy, and addictive, these are the best granola bars I've ever eaten.

Ina Garten's Unforgettable Beef Stew

Ina Garten's Unforgettable Beef Stew - One of the classics that is just good to have in your back pocket. With salad and crusty, bread it's so very, good.

Chocolatey Pumpkin Blondies

Chocolatey Pumpkin Blondies - A pumpkin blondie that’s everything it should be. Chewy, buttery, crisp and golden around the edges, and chocolatey throughout. So addicting and Paleo too!

Dear Eli

The Cheeseburger Salad You'll Want On Repeat

The Cheeseburger Salad You'll Want On Repeat - It's all of the goodness of a cheeseburger (or Big Mac) .. in salad form. A great option for weeknight dinners

Warm Artichoke Pasta Salad with Mushrooms and Greens

Warm Artichoke Pasta Salad with Mushrooms and Greens - Pasta, mushrooms, veggies, herbs, and summer greens, along with an incredible artichoke sauce

Have a Happy (and Cool) Weekend

Summer Berry Crumble Cake

Summer Berry Crumble Cake - A morning coffee cake made from a thick batter, two layers of berries, and a generous topping of streusel

The Ultimate BLT Wedge Salad

The Ultimate BLT Wedge Salad - Pure salad heaven. Bon Appetit boasts that this is the ULTIMATE wedge and they couldn't be more right

Summer Recipes on Repeat

Everyday Chia Pudding with Roasted Berries

Everyday Chia Pudding with Roasted Berries - This simple everyday chia pudding can be dressed up with whatever you like. I love it with roasted fruit, toasted coconut, or toasted hazelnuts

Grilled Italian Sourdough Panzanella

Grilled Italian Sourdough Panzanella - Cubes of grilled sourdough, ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, & shallots. Its vinaigrette of sweet tomato juices & vinegar

Spicy Thai Fried Rice

Spicy Thai Fried Rice - Rice seasoned with chilies, fish sauce and lime giving it a bright and spicy, Thai inspired complexity

Dear Z

Lox Bagel Sandwich

Lox Bagel Sandwich - A bagel sandwich layered with incredible ingredients. Lox, herb spiked cream cheese, capers, and onion. Making for a great meal anytime of the day

Hamburger Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff - the ultimate in comfort food. It's a magical dish that acts and tastes like a stew. A classic and delicious meal!

Grilled Broccoli Over Blue Cheese Dressing with Spicy Crispies

Grilled Broccoli Over Blue Cheese Dressing with Spicy Crispies - An amped up broccoli with a punchy vinaigrette, creamy blue cheese dressing & an irresistibly crunchy, butter-toasted spicy crispy topping

Back in Five

Mediterranean Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Mediterranean Quinoa Buddha Bowl - A favorite Buddha bowl - made with quinoa, Mediterranean flavors, and veggies on overdrive

Crispy Herbed Roasted Potatoes

Crispy Herbed Roasted Potatoes - Crispy, buttery and aromatic with fresh herbs, these potatoes are the perfect partner for everything from holiday turkeys to grilled meats and roasted fish

Sassy Beef and Mushroom Sloppy Joes

Sassy Beef and Mushroom Sloppy Joes - They might be a mess of a meal (3 napkins required) but they're full of richly flavored beef & mushrooms

Have a Wonderful (and Delicious) Weekend

Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken Tetrazzini - A retro casserole that's hearty, humble, & delicious. This version lends a modern spin with truffle butter, white wine, & greek yogurt

Eggplant Kuku

Eggplant Kuku - An Middle Eastern take on the frittata filled with eggplant & barberries whose dramatic sharpness magically accentuate everything else

Spanish Garlic Shrimp and Scallop Saute

Spanish Garlic Shrimp and Scallop Saute - Garlic, shrimp & scallops take center stage in this classic Spanish dish, which is served as a tapa in Spain but also makes a great main dish

You're the Apple of My Eye Smoothie

You're the Apple Of My Eye Smoothie - Apples sautéed in butter and spices. Topped with a creamy yogurt smoothie and a sprinkling of granola

Hamburger + Dill Pickle Pizza

Hamburger + Dill Pickle Pizza - The tastes of two favorite foods (pizza and burgers) are combined into a fun and easy pizza that everyone will love

Baked Sesame Chicken

Baked Sesame Chicken - When it comes to dinner, you can either call your local Chinese takeout joint or make Sesame Chicken yourself. This baked version is every bit as delicious!

My Mom's Weekend and A Half Bone Broth Stew

My Mom's Weekend & A Half Bone Broth Stew - Slow cook your way to health & happiness with a stew filled with bone broth, herbs & veggies

Beef Bone Broth

Beef Bone Broth - From a healthy gut, to radiant skin, hair, and nails, bone broth is the superfood our grandmothers have been making for generations

Cranberry-Lime Pie with Gingersnap-Pecan Crust

Cranberry-Lime Pie with Gingersnap-Pecan Crust - A fun and incredibly delicious pink pie, which looks like it took a jaunt through a grassy meadow (lime zest!) and forgot to dust itself off

Sweet Potato-Miso Pie with Chocolate-Sesame Crust

Sweet Potato-Miso Pie with Chocolate-Sesame Crust - With umami of the miso, roasted sweet potatoes, & a sesame-chocolate crust .. this pie is a standout guests will crave long after the holiday meal is over

April Bloomfield's English Porridge

April Bloomfield’s English Porridge - There's something magical about a steaming, creamy bowl of porridge. This version the perfect blend of salty, sweet & milky

Boo Berry Superfood Smoothie

Boo Berry Superfood Smoothie Bowl - A superfood smoothie that's sure to make you smile. It's smooth and not too sweet .. filled with blue majik, banana, blueberries, dates & protein powder

Indian Rice Pudding

A cardamom-scented Indian Rice Pudding. A classic and easy recipe for the ultimate comfort-food dessert

Happy and Healthy Black Halloween Ghosts

Happy, Healthy, Black Halloween Ghosts - Little bites of healthy, eerie goodness. Bet you can't help but smile. Happy Halloween!

The Most Incredible Salsa

The Most Incredible Salsa - A salsa made with fresh tomatoes, onions, celery, and chopped herbs. Bet you'll never guess the secret ingredient!

Warm Salad of Roasted Kale, Coconut and Tomatoes

Warm Salad of Roasted Kale, Coconut + Tomatoes - Oven-roasted tomatoes slicked with olive oil and lime. Kale cooked with soy sauce and coconut has a deep savory flavor & an amazing crunchy texture

Chocolate Cherry Red Wine Torte

Chocolate Cherry Red Wine Torte - A gluten-free cake filled with fudge rich chocolate, cherries and red wine. It isn't fussy, is naturally reddened, and intensely flavored

Julia Child's Zucchini Au Gratin

Julia Child's Zucchini Au Gratin - An incredibly delicious gratin with a complex flavor, light and creamy without being loaded with calories

The Best Sloppy Joes

The Best Sloppy Joes - Messy, sweet and oh so delicious. The much loved sandwich of tailgates, school cafeterias, church potlucks & homes of busy families

Le French Tuna Salad (Pan Bagnat)

Le French Tuna Salad (Pan Bagnat) - Pan Bagnat (or "bathed bread") - A Nicosia tuna salad, between crusty bread that's been slicked with garlic & oil, flattened, & left in the fridge overnight

Decadent Chocolate Stout Bundt Cake

Decadent Chocolate Stout Bundt Cake - A chocolate bundt cake filled with yogurt and stout beer. Topped with a silky glaze, it's light, incredibly moist, & absolutely delicious

Classic Tomato Soup

Nothing says comfort more than a warm bowl of tomato soup. The sort of dish you want to make in a matter of minutes. Fussy recipes need not apply

Salad e Olivieh (Potato Salad with Chicken and Eggs)

Salad e Olivieh (Potato Salad with Chicken + Eggs) - A traditional salad in Russian cuisine .. with a creamy goodness from mashed potatoes, umami from chicken, & brightness from tangy cornichons, lemon, & peas

Chicken Pot Pie Chowder

Chicken Pot Pie Chowder - A really wonderful recipe that checks all of the boxes required in a chowder: hearty, chunky, warming, and satisfying.

Pasta with Shrimp in Madeira Wine Sauce

Pasta with Shrimp in Madeira Wine Sauce - A sauce that exudes the essence of tomatoes. Add the sophistication of Madeira wine, along with shrimp, & you have a pasta dish that's an attention grabber

Rosemary Olive Oil Cake + Bittersweet Chocolate

Rosemary Olive Oil Cake + Bittersweet Chocolate is a cake I love. It's incredibly moist, golden-crumbed, flecked with rosemary, and dotted with chocolate

I love you .. So very, very much

Stellar Quinoa Burgers

Stellar Quinoa Burgers - A really great veggie burger recipe is always nice to have on hand. This version is both tasty and hearty. Sweet potato are a binder, quinoa for protein, & mushrooms for depth.

One-Skillet Southwest Ranch Chicken

One-Skillet Southwest Ranch Chicken - A one-skillet southwest ranch chicken that's not only delicious, but easy to pull together any night of the week without a lot of fuss or fanfare

Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf - A simple recipe really, without a lot of bells and whistles. One that produces a really great and delicious meat loaf. Comfort food at its finest!

Whole Wheat Greek Yogurt Pancakes

Whole Wheat Greek Yogurt Pancakes - Whole Wheat Greek Yogurt Pancakes are prefect in so many ways .. a healthy, clean slate for any flavor combination

Winter Wealth Salad

Winter Wealth Salad - A salad made of grains threaded with pecans, dried fruit and herbs. It's brightened with arugula, radishes, and a wash vinegar & oils

Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Cake with Cherry Filling and Chocolate Ganache

Chocolate Hazelnut Layer Cake with Cherry Filling + Chocolate Ganache - A rich, moist, and decadent cake. The cherry filling pairs well with the chocolate and nuts, adding a burst of tangy sweet flavor

Veggie and Potato Egg Baskets

Veggie & Potato Egg Baskets - A fun & delicious take on breakfast. Tender but crispy veggie potato nests with a baked egg in the middle.

Soboro Beef

Soboro Beef - The holy grail of weeknight meals .. Full of flavor, light on ingredients, healthy, and surprisingly quick to make.

Holiday Stuffing with Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Apples

Holiday Stuffing with Butternut Squash + Brussels Sprouts + Apples - An incredible holiday stuffing that's a savory mix of winter squash, brussels sprouts, apples, pecans, dried cranberries, and good bread

Carnival Cookies

Carnival Cookies - A butterless, flourless, eggless, and potentially sugarless cookie that incorporates peanuts, popcorn, & chocolate

Baked Honey Garlic Chicken

Baked Honey Garlic Chicken - A healthier, cheaper, and tastier version of a take-out favorite. Baked chicken bites in a honey, Sriracha sauce is a great weeknight meal or appetizer

Chili (My Favorite)

Chili (My Favorite) - One of the best holiday traditions is a pot of chili on the stovetop during Christmas Eve open house parties. This is my favorite

Autumn Gratin with Root Veggies

Autumn Gratin with Root Veggies - A surprisingly delicious dish filled with root veggies. It's simple, with incredible flavor. This one we eat straight from the pan, no question

Thyme Parmesan Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Thyme & Parmesan Roasted Sweet Potatoes - A wonderful balance of sweet, herbal, & savory. With a crispy outside and creamy center, these .. with a crust of parmesan and thyme .. are simply amazing

Yoga Pot with Veggies, Lentils, and Herbs

Yoga Pot with Veggies, Lentils and Herbs - A warm and comforting stew filled with fresh veggies, lentils, and herbs that are thrown into a pot and left to simmer

Scalloped Tomatoes

Scalloped Tomatoes - Pick some fresh-from-the-vine tomatoes, lots of them. Pick some basil, a little of it. Buy a loaf of bread. Make it happen.

BLT with Roasted Tomatoes and Herbed Mayo

BLT with Roasted Tomatoes and Herbed Mayo - There's something truly special about the combination of crispy bacon, lettuce, roasted tomatoes and herbed mayo on toast

Overnight Oatmeal with Sweet Marinated Peaches

Overnight Oatmeal with Sweet Marinated Peaches - Oats soaked overnight let flavors develop, with a softer & creamier texture. An ideal canvas for sweet marinated peaches and toasted pecans

“Fifty Shades of Green” Summer Salad

"Fifty Shades of Green" Summer Salad - The perfect combo of sweet and savory with a chive dressing to hold it all together .. This little green summer number is a favorite

Nut Butter Brownies with Sea Salt (Vegan)

Nut Butter Brownies with Sea Salt (Vegan) - Toasted almonds, dark chocolate, and flaky sea salt are a beautiful combination

Ring Macaroni with Tuna Salad

Ring Macaroni with Tuna Salad - Originating as a back-of-the-box recipe from the '60s, this salad is sweet yet tangy, a confetti of fun colors and textures

Tangy Mustard Potato Salad

Tangy Mustard Potato Salad - A twist on French potato salad, the potato takes the back seat while vegetables shine

Broccoli Crunch Salad with Walnuts and Raisins

Broccoli Crunch Salad with Walnuts & Raisins - A crunchy broccoli salad that combines a variety of veggies, sweet raisins, dried cranberries, salty sunflower seeds, & a delicious dressing

Cinnamon-Raisin Coconut Rice Pudding

Cinnamon Raisin Coconut Rice Pudding - An perfect rice pudding. With cinnamon and raisins .. it's rich, creamy, and delicious .. whether served warm or cold

Ramen Cabbage Crunch Salad

Ramen Cabbage Crunch Salad - The noodles add crunch, texture, & sweetness to this terrifically versatile slaw .. that's topped with a flavorful sesame dressing

Healthier Oatmeal Coconut Muffins

Healthier Oatmeal Coconut Muffins - Gluten-free & naturally sweetened .. these muffins are tender, fluffy, and not overly heavy.

Artichoke Hearts Provencal Over Pasta

Artichoke Hearts Provencal Over Pasta - A subtle melange of fresh herbs, tomatoes, and artichokes, this dish evokes the feeling of a sunny late summer day in Provence.

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Light, fluffy ricotta pancakes are more sophisticated than traditional pancakes, making them perfect for special occasions

Raw Walnut Brownies

Raw Walnut Brownies - Made with whole foods, these raw brownies are naturally sweetened, rich, chewy, & filled with chocolate flavor. No baking required

Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef - Made from sliced beef, veggies, & savory brown sauce. It's easy, terribly tasty, inexpensive, and a great excuse to break out the wok

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake - This intense chocolaty cake is filled with all natural ingredients. A perfect finish to a great meal, special celebration, and everything in-between

Zucchini Noodles and Salmon with Almond-Herb Pesto

Zucchini Noodles & Salmon with Almond-Herb Pesto. Long strands of spiraled zucchini make a delicious stand-in for pasta in this light and flavor filled dish

Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)

Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup) - This simple, aromatic soup is a complete meal in a bowl. A broth made from coconut milk, it's filled with chicken, mushrooms, and authentic thai flavors

Glazed Lentil Walnut Loaf

Glazed Lentil Walnut Loaf (Vegan) - A vegan version of a classic comfort food. High in protein, flavorful, tender, moist without being sticky, and topped with an incredible glaze!

Apple Streusel (The Plan)

Cream of Broccoli and Avocado Soup (The Plan)

Cream of Broccoli & Avocado Soup (The Plan) - The ideal no-frills cream of broccoli soup. Easy to make & filled with fresh ingredients .. this simple vegan, gluten-free soup is very satisfying

Chocolate, Coconut and Oat No-Bake Cookies

Chocolate, Coconut, and Oat No-Bake Cookies - With chocolate, coconut, oats, and almond butter .. this is a healthy and delicious take on everyone's favorite childhood cookie

Simple, Perfect Chocolate Pudding

Simple, Perfect Chocolate Pudding - Everything one could ask for - an intense chocolate flavor & silky texture that's still firm enough to stand a spoon in

Cornbread, Chorizo, Cherry and Pecan Stuffing

Cornbread, Chorizo, Cherry & Pecan Stuffing - Cornbread mixed with chorizo, dried cherries, pecans, and herbs makes for an incredible holiday stuffing

Sweet Heart Sweet Tart Breakfast Crisp

Spaghetti and Sicilian Meatballs

Spaghetti and Sicilian Meatballs - An incredible recipe for a comfort food classic. Dried currants and pine nuts make these meatballs distinctly Sicilian.

Slow-Cooked Tex-Mex Chicken

Slow-Cooked Tex-Mex Chicken - Chicken and beans with tex-mex flavoring made with only a few ingredients in the slow-cooker. Simple to make, versatile & incredibly good

Spaghetti Saturdays

Spaghetti Saturdays - A new monthly tradition, on the 3rd Saturday of each month we'll be cooking Spaghetti & Meatballs, for ourselves & the people we love

Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin Pancakes - Perfect for fall .. a stack of pumpkin pancakes made with buttermilk are hard to beat.

Slow-Cooker Sesame Chicken

Slow Cooker Sesame Chicken - Chicken slow-cooked in a sweet & tangy sauce. A fantastic & healthy alternative to classic take-out.

Insanely Good Chocolate Brownies

Insanely Good Chocolate Brownies - It's not often you run across a recipe for a healthy brownie that's gooey inside and crispy out

Beef Tacos with Homemade Tortillas

Beef Tacos with Homemade Tortillas - A recipe for good old fashioned taco meat, versatile enough for your choice of toppings. A great go-to for weeknights.

Lamb Sliders with Date Ketchup, Caramelized Onions + Feta

Lamb Sliders with Date Ketchup, Caramelized Onions + Feta - From Bon Appetit’s RSVP Section .. a spicy lamb slider with caramelized onions, and feta. An incredible combination of flavors .. you won’t be disappointed

Zucchine Alla Parmigiana (Zucchini Parmesan)

Zucchine Alla Parmigiana (Zucchini Parmesan) - A twist on one of Italy's most famous dishes .. this lightened-up version includes grilled zucchini instead of fried eggplant and all garden fresh ingredients

Nut, Millet + Chocolate Power Bars

Nut, Millet + Chocolate Power Bars - A power bar that's a perfect snack. Nuts & puffed millet to fill you up, with dates & chocolate for a bit of sweet

Sprouted Mung Bean Salad

Sprouted Mung Bean Salad - This protein-packed salad has quickly become a favorite .. it’s crunchy, filling .. & assembles in less than 10 minutes

Perfect Whole Grain Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple + Apple Compote

Perfect Whole Grain Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple & Apple Compote

Teriyaki Chicken Bites

Teriyaki Chicken Bites - Authentic Chicken Teriyaki, in a simple soy sauce-mirin marinade. It isn't syrupy, and doesn't use sugar to impart that hauntingly dark & addicting teriyaki flavor.

Black Bean and Roasted Vegetable Burritos

Black Bean & Roasted Vegetable Burritos - Hearty black beans, sweet roasted vegetables, and cheese fill these vegetarian burritos seasoned with cilantro and lime

Maple and Olive Oil Granola (My Favorite)

Maple + Olive Oil Granola - A fabulous recipe for granola! It's perfect balance of sweet, savory, & salty that makes it like health-conscious crack

Hemp Protein Granola Bars

Hemp Protein Granola Bars - This natural protein bar is fantastically moist, caramelly sweet from the dates, chocolatey .. with a nice crunch from the nuts & cacao nibs

Triple Chocolate Doughnuts (Vegan and Gluten-free)

Triple Chocolate Doughnuts (Vegan) - Gooey, moist, and dense .. these vegan, gluten-free doughnuts will satisfy your every chocolate craving .. and then some

Blueberry and Basil Protein Smoothie

Blueberry + Basil Protein Smoothie - A quick and healthy blueberry smoothie. It's refreshing and bright, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick me up

Lemon Bars with Coconut

Lemon Bars with Coconut - These healthy, gluten-free lemon bars with coconut are the perfect mix of sweet and tangy .. with a surprise of coconut in the crust

Frozen Pink Cheesecake

Frozen Pink Cheesecake - With a raw crust, a filling of mascarpone, yogurt, & oodles of berries - it's a wonderfully light dessert

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Figs

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Figs & a Balsamic Glaze .. this salad offers truly amazing flavor .. the final product truly better than the sum of its parts

Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast - There’s nothing quite like a perfectly salted slice of toast “buttered” with the rich green fruit – and I can’t get enough.

Frida Kalho Salad

Frida Kalho Salad - Named for a Mexican painter who created intensely vibrant self-portraits .. This salad is a version of a favorite when visiting Cafe Mogagua

Sweet and Salty Banana Soft-Serve with Roasted Almonds

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Spinach Crepes With Smoked Salmon And Lemony Greek Yogurt Sauce

Spinach Crepes With Smoked Salmon And Lemony Greek Yogurt Sauce

Roasted Fruit

Roasted Fruit - A favorite at our house .. a beautiful addition to pancakes .. toast .. greek yogurt .. or alone as a snack

Flavored Water

Flavored Water - A beautifully colored container graces on our kitchen counter .. a refreshing & delicious invitation to drink more water during the day

Homemade Naan

Homemade Naan - I can't think of a better way to kick off a series on Indian cooking than with naan. Who knew something so delicious could be this easy to make at home

Turkey Spinach Meatballs

Kik Alicha (Ethiopian Yellow Split Pea Stew)

Kik Alicha (Ethiopian Yellow Split Pea Stew) - A simple, mild, and inexpensive stew. A nice diversion from spiciness typically found in Ethiopian cuisine

Vanilla Wedding Cake

Vanilla Wedding Cake - This 19th-century classic is the mother of so many American cakes. If you have only one cake recipe in your repertoire, this should be it

Peanut Butter Balls (3 Ways)

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Western Casserole

Western Casserole - A hearty, healthy and delicious meal that's easy to prepare. It's a perfect freezer meal or for busy weeknights

Roasted Butternut Squash and Tahini Dip

Roasted Butternut Squash and Tahini Dip - There's no better description than that offered by the Jerusalem cookbook itself "A dip that's fantastically popular with anyone who tries it" Enjoy!

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies - Hands down .. my favorite chocolate chip cookie. Baking up fat and tall, with a crisp, almost crust-like exterior .. on the inside, they’re soft, with chocolate in every bite

Egg Bake with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Herbed Cheese

Egg Bake with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Herbed Cheese 2 - large

Beef Brisket

Beef Brisket - One of life's ultimate comfort foods .. inspiring great devotion. Every family has their favorite recipe .. passed down like a heirloom

Ginger Cookies with Apricots and Chocolate

Ginger Cookies with Apricots + Chocolate - A grown-up version of a classic. Incredibly moist, dried apricots lend sweetness and chew, balanced by dark chocolate, and spicy ginger

Chicken, Refried Beans, and Veggie Wrap

Chicken Wraps - Featured

Drip Beef

Drip Beef - One of our favorites .. a tender, wonderfully flavored meat that is great not only for sandwiches .. but tacos, soups, wraps .. just to name a few

Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Fudge

Chocolate PB Protein Fudge - Featured

Kate's Crepes

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Whole Wheat Banana Yogurt Snack Cake

Steel Cut Oats

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

PB Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites - Featured

Cottage Pancakes

Tuna Noodle Casserole (2 Ways)

Tuna Noodle Casserole (2 ways) - A modern, healthy version of a comfort food classic .. Over the years, these two recipes have been my favorites

Peasant Bread (My Favorite Bread)

Peasant Bread (My Favorite Bread) - Hands-down my favorite bread .. You'll love the incredibly flavor of this easy to make no-knead Peasant Bread. Eat it fresh out of the oven!

Turkey Pot Pies

Turkey Pot Pies - How can something as humble as the pot pie taste so darn good? Ours is not to question .. just to enjoy!