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Chicken & Rice Dog Treats
Easy to digest and nutrient dense, your four-legged friends will fall in love with these homemade dog treats. No waffle iron? Make pancakes (pupcakes?) instead! When we adopted our rescue puppy, Daisy, I received several requests for dog treat recipes. Until now, there was just one recipe for our four-legged friends on the site, the…
Summer Book List 2025
Who doesn’t love a page-turner? Whether you’re headed to the beach or the pool or simply need to ratchet up the pile on your bedside table, the following list, curated by resident expert Christina Phillips-Mattson, Ph.D, will be your new best resource! We are thrilled to share the following post, which was guest-written by literary…
Favorite Kids Books
Whether you are reading to your kids, along with your kids, or they are reading independently, the joy of books knows no bounds. Following is a curated list for kids of all ages, written by a dear friend (and mom of three!) who loves all things books… and just happens to have a Ph.D. in…
Chili Lime Chicken
Add memorable flavor to basic chicken with a blend of spices you likely have on hand. Perfect as is and in burrito bowls, with or without the optional sauce. When I first wrote about this chicken for a newspaper recipe column in 2015, I alluded to a debate I was having with myself as to…
Mom’s Classic Strawberry Shortcake
While this classic recipe is traditionally served as dessert, my family has long enjoyed it for the occasional dinner when local strawberries are in season. Served with milk or yogurt, it’s great for breakfast too! Making strawberry shortcake with freshly picked, local berries has long been tradition in my family. My sister and I loved…
Pink Pony Cocktail
The Pink Pony is a spin on a Greyhound with Paloma vibes and options to use vodka, gin, or tequila. It’s the ultimate customizable drink and a party favorite! My favorite cocktail is a little number we call the Pink Pony. Inspired by the classic Greyhound cocktail with a Paloma vibe, it’s a citrus-forward drink…
Shrimp Creole
Easy to make but company-worthy, a spoonful of rice is all you need to complete this flavor-packed meal. Convenient prep-ahead options included. Shrimp Creole was one of my mom’s special occasion recipes, a meal she served when company came or there was something to celebrate. But the flavor and ease of this Southern Louisiana staple…
Derby Pie
This irresistible dessert is everything you love about a chocolate chip cookie but in pie form, plus a hint of Southern charm. Easy to make and always a hit! Derby Pie is essentially a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie with pecans (or walnuts if you prefer) nestled in a flaky pie crust. More pie details…
Roasted Carrots with Za’atar
A singular spice rub, a sprinkle of feta, and a quick stint in a hot oven will reinvent cooked carrots and add delicious variety to your usual veggie routine. The secret to perfectly roasted vegetables rests in the details. In the case of the following recipe, the tricks include a high enough oven temperature (to…
Favorite Things for Springtime Holidays!
Flowers, showers, graduations, and holidays are hallmarks of the spring season, and many of these occasions call for special gifts. To save you the legwork, following is a list of creative and practical gifts that we have given or gratefully received. The winter holidays are typically considered the height of annual gift giving, but the…
Parmesan Baked Flounder with Lemon Dill Sauce
Lemon, garlic, and a crispy crumb topping turn mild flounder into a dinnertime superstar. Easy enough for weeknight meals yet special enough for company. The roots of this recipe lie in a quick weeknight meal I made often as a young mom. It’s also the dish I credit with making fish lovers out of my…
Lemon Dill Sauce
Lemon Dill Sauce adds a light, bright note to fish and also complements simple side dishes like potatoes, rice, broccoli, and other veggies. Light, bright, herby, creamy, and just a little tangy. In the following recipe, three simple ingredients, plus salt and pepper, accomplish all that for a sauce that will level up otherwise basic…
