Recipes

Mexican Zucchini Boats: A Better Burrito

Mexican zucchini boats are for those that love burritos but not burrito tummy. You know what I am talking about!....

Best Vegetarian Chili

Are you looking for the best vegetarian chili? Of course you are! Who wants to settle for second best?...

Fast Banana Bread

This fast banana bread gets its speed from a waffle iron.....

Healthy Baked Chicken Recipe

This healthy baked chicken recipe is for all the haters out there who don’t believe you can do anything with skinless chicken breast.....

Mexican Chicken Soup Recipe

This Mexican chicken soup recipe will chase away the winter blues.....

Healthy Baked Oatmeal **VIDEO**

Healthy baked oatmeal is always a hit in my house. It is like a muffin (and like a pudding).....

Celery Reindeer: A Healthy Holiday Snack

Every year I attempt to throw something healthy into the holiday mix. Every year no one reads my missives......

How Do I Roast Almonds?

How do you roast almonds? It is pretty simple and can turn a boring snack into something far more exciting,

Strawberry Santa Hats

You can’t get any more easy and fun than strawberry Santa hats.....

Vanilla Meringue Cookie Recipe

This vanilla meringue cookie recipe will win your heart. Not only is it gluten-free but it only has five ingredients and 9 calories per cookie!

Homemade Instant Hot Chocolate Mix

This homemade instant hot chocolate mix is going to hit the spot. Of course, you may just decide to move somewhere warm instead of drink it.....

How to Roast Brussels Sprouts on the Stalk

Do you know how to roast Brussels sprouts on the stalk? I have always cut them off to cook them but it turns out that it isn’t necessary or even a good idea.....

Perfect Roast Turkey Breast for Everyday

This is the only time of year that you can buy turkey breast. I don’t know why this is because you can always find it at the deli counter.....

Pumpkin Lentil Stew: Vegan & Hearty

This pumpkin lentil stew is unexpected. It is both comforting and vegan! No offense to the vegans who read this website but many people do not conflate veganism and comfort..

Baby Kale Salad

This baby kale salad is for all the kale haters out there. I know you read this website even though I keep trying to sell you kale.....

Apple Butter Recipe: No Sugar!

This apple butter recipe is a major update from my last one. About 6 years ago, I posted a recipe using one cup of sugar.....

Turkey Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Time to buy a big beautiful pumpkin and a few cans of pureed pumpkin to make pie.....

Roasted Acorn Squash

This roasted acorn squash is a breeze. We can all use a recipe that makes our lives easier.....

Simple Homemade Apple Pie Filling

This simple homemade apple pie filling will warm your body and heart....

Apple Oatmeal Bars: Make This a Fall Favorite

These apple oatmeal bars are for the crunchy leaves and crisp weather of fall. Don’t you start craving oatmeal when you have to rake your lawn?....