Kyiv cake (Kiev cake) is a classic Ukrainian dessert made of two hazelnut meringue layers filled with Charlotte cream. The result is a delightful contrast of crisp nutty meringue and smooth, boozy buttercream — a beloved centerpiece for celebrations. Kyiv cake recipe Also called Kievsky cake or Kievsky tort, Kyiv cake is a hazelnut meringue … Read more

Ola Alghazzouli arrived in the United States at 11 years old, leaving Damascus, Syria, behind. Adjusting to a new country brought language and cultural barriers that dented her confidence and led to disordered eating, including bulimia and binge eating. When Ola discovered weight lifting, she was inspired by the physical changes and the empowerment that … Read more

I love using essential oils to fill my home with the smell of Christmas! The bright peppermint of candy canes Sweet orange that takes me back to childhood scratch-and-sniff holiday books Spruce and fir that evoke finding the perfect Christmas tree There are so many nostalgic and cozy Christmas scents to enjoy. Ways to use … Read more

Bear with me — there are recipes at the end of the tunnel. When someone you love dies, you enter a well-trodden stretch known as the year of “firsts.” People who’ve experienced this loss describe a series of milestones: the first birthday without them, the first holiday, the first time you notice an empty chair. … Read more

Healthier Dark Chocolate Coconut Oil Cookies – about 150 calories each. This recipe uses everyday pantry ingredients and skips refined sugar, butter, and conventional oil. I absolutely LOVE these!! I’ll DEFINITELY be using this recipe again!-Lia While testing variations of a healthier fudgy brownie recipe, I stumbled on a simple, better-for-you cookie. By adjusting the … Read more

Light, fresh, and endlessly versatile, this couscous salad is a perfect quick meal. I meal prep it often. Bright vegetables, hearty tuna, and a simple olive oil dressing make it ideal for weekday lunches, packed lunches, or easy dinner sides. Best of all, it comes together in under 10 minutes—simple, wholesome, and satisfying. If you … Read more

This lemon blueberry buttermilk cake is tender, moist, and filled with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor. Made with tangy buttermilk and finished with a simple honey-lemon glaze, this rustic cake is an easy spring dessert ideal for brunch, Easter, or afternoon coffee. Craving more spring desserts? Try gluten-free lemon cupcakes, carrot cake cupcakes, or … Read more

This vibrant green enchilada sauce is fresher and more flavorful than store-bought versions, yet simple and versatile enough to pair with many different fillings. Why we love this recipe If you love enchiladas, this sauce is worth the small amount of effort. It is: Bright and well-balanced in flavor Made from easy-to-find ingredients Vegan, gluten-free, … Read more

Meat-free vegan kebabs made with marinated soy curls and tender vegetables. Grill for a flavorful summer meal or roast in the oven for an easy weeknight dinner. These vegan kebabs are quick, colorful, and full of bright Mediterranean flavor. Marinated soy curls absorb the tangy, herb-forward marinade while a mix of zucchini, summer squash, peppers, … Read more