For this Make Ahead Monday I wanted to focus on something other than freezer meals. I love stocking the freezer, but there are a few make-ahead staples that never see the chill chest and are worth sharing. Today it’s all about crunchy snacks that double as salad toppers. I have a soft spot for salads … Read more

Matcha cream puffs filled with matcha pastry cream and finished with a dusting of matcha powdered sugar. For the best texture and flavor, enjoy them the same day they’re assembled. The matcha dessert journey continues. After matcha madeleines, here we explore pâte à choux with these light, airy matcha cream puffs. This is a nostalgic … Read more

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread is an easy, moist banana bread made with Greek yogurt and applesauce for extra tenderness and flavor. With the new year underway, I’ve been focusing on healthier choices at home. After my husband’s sledding accident left him with a broken leg, we’ve spent a lot more time together and I’ve been … Read more

I haven’t shared a pasta recipe here in a while, and I’m excited to bring one back. Pasta is my favorite comfort food, but I don’t always eat it. This recipe is a favorite because the sauce is light and creamy, the asparagus remains crisp-tender, and bow tie (farfalle) pasta adds a playful shape and … Read more

I recently discovered a striking and unsettling series of photographs titled “Fast Food” by Jon Feinstein. Each photograph is labeled with the amount of fat the pictured item contains, turning familiar fast-food items into clinical specimens. Since the 1950s fast food has become so global that its icons are often as recognizable as popular historical … Read more

Soft roll-out sugar cookies with a touch of lemon and cinnamon make a perfect base for festive Easter treats. These cookies are topped with a vanilla vegan “butter”cream and are designed to be allergy-friendly. The Easter Bunny Sugar Cookies here are free of gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts — top-8-free — with … Read more

Instant Pot Chicken Taco Chili is a reliable weeknight meal that delivers big flavor with minimal hands-on time. The pressure cooker shortens the cooking process while building a rich, homey pot of chili. Smoky cumin, tangy diced tomatoes with chiles, and tender shredded chicken combine into a bowl that feels both comforting and lively. It’s … Read more

These fruity orange muffins made with yogurt are a cheerful pick-me-up: full of vitamins and easy to bake with ingredients you usually have at home. Taste and Occasion Using freshly squeezed orange juice gives the best flavor, but bottled juice works in a pinch. The base for these airy orange yogurt muffins is a simple … Read more

Chocolate-dipped peppermint meringues combine the airy lightness of classic meringue with a subtle peppermint note and a delicate chocolate dip—an elegant, low-fat cookie that’s perfect for the holidays. At this time of year I often end up with extra egg whites in the fridge. While I could make an egg white omelet, I usually prefer … Read more

Today we’re making low-carb carnivore bagels using just five simple ingredients—an easy substitute for the classic breakfast sandwich you might miss while following a carnivore or keto approach. This is one of my go-to, quick and straightforward carnivore recipes. It’s ideal for a fast breakfast or lunch that fits the carnivore diet, or for anyone … Read more