Grain-Free Magic Cookie Bars — an easy paleo-friendly treat made with homemade coconut sweetened condensed milk. Christmas is just around the corner and the house feels full of holiday excitement. This year my parents are coming for the holidays and my toddler, who is almost three, truly believes in Santa. Watching him discover the magic … Read more

Tropical Fruit Cocktail Salad is cool and creamy. With only five ingredients it comes together quickly and can be made ahead. Add extra cherries and it becomes a party favorite. This delicious recipe was first published in 2016 and has been updated for a better reader experience. I love making fruit salad with Cool Whip; … Read more

First, I’ll be honest — photographing this trifle was a challenge. My gingerbread cake toppled during prep, leaving me with only half a cake to work with for the photos. The pudding was a little messy too, and I ended up wiping the glass dish many times to get a clean shot. In hindsight I … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my full disclosure policy. Honey Lavender Cookies combine the delicate floral aroma of culinary lavender with the rich sweetness of honey. These soft, slightly chewy sugar cookies are infused with dried lavender and finished with a honey cream cheese frosting for a gentle, spring-ready treat. The lavender … Read more

Quick and easy apple dessert recipes. Here are 9 of the best apple recipes for Fall. Fall is the time of year when apples take center stage in the kitchen. Whether you enjoy them baked into a warm crisp, folded into tender muffins, or mixed into a chilled sangria, apples bring comforting flavor and bright … Read more

These Sheet Pan Pork Chops make a complete one-pan dinner that’s quick and easy. Juicy pork chops roast alongside apples, sweet potatoes, and crispy Brussels sprouts for a family-friendly, flavorful meal. This simple sheet-pan dinner comes together in about 50 minutes with minimal prep, making it ideal for busy weeknights. One-pan meals reduce dishes and … Read more

How to grow and harvest oregano in your backyard garden. This hardy perennial is simple to grow, low maintenance, and produces abundant oregano throughout the season. Harvest fresh leaves as needed or dry excess harvest to enjoy oregano year-round. Oregano is an excellent choice for an easy-care herb bed or container garden. It tolerates a … Read more

Pesarattu premix, Pesarattu dosa, Andhra-style Pesarattu, green moong bean dosa, moong dal dosa, healthy dosa, South Indian tiffin, Andhra special — a convenient premix for travel and busy mornings — with step-by-step pictures and a video available. Pesarattu dosa is a protein-rich South Indian tiffin prepared from whole green moong beans (whole moong dal). It … Read more

These lemon blueberry cream cheese bars are an easy, delicious treat. Quick blueberry cheesecake bars made with store-bought sugar cookie dough are perfect when you want a simple, impressive dessert. Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars *This post originally contained affiliate mentions. See the recipe notes for details.* If you enjoy these blueberry cream cheese crumb bars, … Read more

Oven Baked Ground Beef Tacos are an easy, flavorful weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy. Crisped taco shells are filled with seasoned ground beef and black beans, then finished with your favorite toppings for a quick and satisfying dinner. A friend recently told me about her daughter’s oven baked ground beef tacos, and … Read more