Featured Recipes

Move over avocado! Smashed peas are the new game in town when it comes to versatile, economical, and totally tasty toast toppers.

Smashed Pea Toast

Move over avocado! Smashed peas are the new game in town when it comes to...

Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream is easy to make in your own kitchen and will save you money and taste fresher, too. Lovely as a holiday or hostess gift, the sweet cream is a treat to have on hand and can be enjoyed in so many ways.

Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream

Quick and easy to make at home and every bit as delicious as the store-bought...

Loaded Baked Potato Frittata

Fashioned after a favorite side dish, this frittata is deliciously satisfying unadorned, although the bell...

O’Brien Irish Stew

This classic Irish stew was passed down from the decades old recipe box of an...

Latest Recipes

Dijon mustard and Gruyere cheese take ground turkey to new heights in these juicy, flavor-packed burgers that cook quickly on the grill or stovetop.

Gruyere Dijon Turkey Burgers

Dijon mustard and Gruyere cheese take ground turkey to new heights in these juicy, flavor-packed...
In this new, recurring series, I am digging into my decades-old recipe box and sharing three tried-and-true recipes, which after over a dozen years STILL haven't made it to the blog. I'm doing it a little differently than my usual posts – sort of like an old-fashioned recipe swap! 

From the Recipe Box

In this new, recurring series, I am digging into my decades-old recipe box and sharing...
Simple, nutrient-dense ingredients deliver outstanding flavor in this easy, plant-based salad. Perfect for wholesome dinners and packed lunches with options to keep everyone happy. Vegan and naturally gluten-free.

Emerald Lentil Salad

Simple, nutrient-dense ingredients deliver outstanding flavor in this easy, hearty, plant-based salad. Perfect for wholesome...
Butterscotch Rum Ripple Cake reinvents the classic pound cake with the addition of a caramel-like swirled layer and an irresistible glaze. 

Butterscotch Rum Ripple Cake

Butterscotch Rum Ripple Cake reinvents the classic pound cake with the addition of caramel-like swirled...

Winter Salads

Shredded Brussels sprouts pair with classic Caesar dressing for an easy-to-assemble salad that’s crisp, colorful, and loaded with flavor. Top with a favorite protein to transform the versatile side dish into a complete meal. Leftovers hold up for several days in the fridge!

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

Shredded Brussels sprouts pair with classic Caesar dressing for an easy-to-assemble salad that’s crisp, colorful...
Simply roasted cauliflower is elevated to something special thanks to a versatile sauce that might just become a new favorite. The base recipe is perfect as a side dish, and a few pantry staples will transform it into a filling entree.

Roasted Mediterranean Cauliflower

Simply roasted cauliflower is elevated to something special thanks to a versatile sauce that might...
My Favorite Broccoli Salad -- Perfect for a potluck, casual entertaining, or a satisfying lunch, this tried-and-true rendition of the classic broccoli salad can be assembled in advance in minimal time and varied according to preference.

My Favorite Broccoli Salad

Perfect for a potluck, casual entertaining, or a satisfying lunch, this tried-and-true rendition of the...
Sweet oranges, buttery avocado, salty feta, and a mix of crisp greens combine with a flavor-packed vinaigrette that is sure to become a favorite!

Mandarin Mixed Green Salad

A crisp, colorful salad can breathe life into a winter meal, and this fresh combination...

Easy Winter Fruit Salad

A straight-forward combination of fresh fruits with a little something extra to elevate the simple...

Curried Chicken Rice Salad

A few key ingredients join the usual chicken salad components for a filling meal that...

Nutrition in the Kitchen

When it comes to nutritional supplements, how do we know which ones are most helpful and which ones won’t make much of an impact? Better yet, what’s harmful and should be avoided all together?

Can dietary supplements put your health at risk?

When it comes to nutritional supplements, how do we know which ones are most helpful and which ones won’t make much of an impact? Better...

What’s New

Butterscotch Rum Ripple Cake reinvents the classic pound cake with the addition of a caramel-like swirled layer and an irresistible glaze. 

Butterscotch Rum Ripple Cake

Butterscotch Rum Ripple Cake reinvents the classic pound cake with the addition of caramel-like swirled layers and an irresistible glaze.    This recipe goes WAY...
Roasted broccoli in 10 minutes? It's possible AND delicious. With their crispy, golden edges, these tender spears may just cement a spot on the weekly rotation!

Speedy Roasted Broccoli

Roasted broccoli in 10 minutes? It’s possible AND delicious. With their crispy, golden edges, these tender spears may just cement a spot on the weekly rotation!...
White chicken chili is creamy (but dairy-free), flavor-packed, and easy enough to pull off on a busy weeknight – yet absolutely worthy of company! 

Quick & Easy White Chicken Chili

White chicken chili is creamy (but dairy-free), flavor-packed, and easy enough to pull off on a busy weeknight – yet absolutely worthy of company!   ...
A popular holiday gift (for any holiday) and a great project for kids to make for friends, M&M Cookies in a Jar are fun to bake, give, and enjoy. Printable tags included! 

M&M Cookies (in a jar!)

A popular holiday gift (for any holiday) and a great project for kids to make for friends, M&M Cookies in a Jar are fun to...
Super Bowl Nachos are the gold standard of nachos and include two types of chips for maximum crunch. Loaded with flavorful toppings, these nachos are game day perfection and hearty enough to be an occasional meal. The meat mixture makes great tacos and taco salads too!

Super Bowl Nachos

Super Bowl Nachos are the gold standard of nachos and include two types of chips for maximum crunch. Loaded with flavorful toppings, these nachos are game day...
All the great taste of a traditional stromboli in a fun-to-make, single-serve pocket – with a clever shortcut! Customize the fillings to taste and enjoy as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or an easy meal. Just add a salad or vegetable of choice!

Stromboli Bombs or Mini Calzones

All the great taste of a traditional stromboli in a fun-to-make, single-serve pocket – with a clever shortcut! Customize the fillings to taste and enjoy as...
Wholesome salmon and a flavorful Dion-based glaze come together with lightning speed for an easy dinner that’s worthy of the regular meal rotation.

Air Fryer Salmon (with oven option)

A lovely balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy is the hallmark of this speedy salmon, which can be on your plate in less than 15...
Chorizo sausage and Manchego cheese give roasted Brussel sprouts a Spanish-style upgrade for a crowd-pleasing tapa or hearty side dish. The loaded sprouts are hearty enough that sometimes I even serve them as a main dish with a salad or side of rice. 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chorizo and Manchego

Chorizo sausage and Manchego cheese give roasted Brussels sprouts a Spanish-style upgrade for a crowd-pleasing tapas or hearty side dish. The loaded sprouts are hearty...
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