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Porcupine Meatballs
The silly name becomes apparent when these tender meatballs are pulled from the oven. For a satisfying entree portion, we like to make jumbo meatballs, but you may roll them smaller if preferred. Meatballs are classic comfort food, for sure. These quirky meatballs, however, have the ability to truly satisfy while stimulating some light-hearted…
Secret Recipe Page ❤️
Welcome to an ever-growing treasure trove of reader favorite recipes that I hope will become an online version of a well-used, time-honored community cookbook. I recently discovered that a local cafe I’ve long enjoyed has a “secret menu.” How did I not know about this? (Clearly it was a well-kept secret!) And what have…
All-Purpose Stir Fry Sauce
Mix a big batch of this flavorful sauce for quick and easy skillet meals that rival your Asian takeout favorites. Every single ingredient is a pantry staple and can be paired with a seemingly endless variety of proteins and vegetables. I have no good answer as to why I have never before shared…
Wacky Cake with Easy Chocolate Frosting (Egg- & Dairy-Free with GF option)
This clever cake mixes up in a single bowl without the need for eggs or milk, making it ideal when ingredients are low or working around dietary requirements. The size is perfect for smaller celebrations, although the foolproof recipe can easily be doubled. Celebrations of all kinds have taken decidedly different twists and turns over…
Healthy Refried Beans
Quick and easy to make with pantry staples, homemade refried beans add filling, plant-based protein to a variety of meals and form the flavorful foundation to one of my go-to speedy dinners! Beans can be a hard sell for some. Their reputation precedes them and they don’t look especially pretty. So if you happen…
Protein Packed Peanut Butter Balls
A wholesome list of pantry staples comes together easily for a good-for-you treat with a protein punch! Over the years, my grandmother’s chocolate peanut butter egg recipe recipe has acquired a vast and devoted fanbase. The eggs (which can be rolled into balls if preferred) are pretty close to confectionary perfection, if…
One Pan Greek (or Italian) Chicken
A quick and easy skillet meal that relies on pantry staples, this flexible recipe is a gift on busy evenings and 100% worthy of company. A quick and easy dinner offers undeniable appeal. Serving a well-liked, stress-free meal at the end of a long day can feel like a small gift. (And we could all use…
Chili Stuffed Potatoes
Too tired to cook but still need to get dinner on the table? Chili Stuffed Potatoes are here to help! This all-in-one meal is a satisfyingly simple way to reinvent leftovers and easy to make for one person or a crowd! Even those of us who enjoy cooking get tired of it…
One Pot Sausage, Cabbage & Potato Dinner
You may serve this satisfying, all-in-one meal with some crusty bread for mopping up the flavorful juices – or simply enjoy them with a spoon! Simple yet sublime: Smoky sausage, creamy potatoes, sweet cabbage and colorful carrots are simmered in a simply seasoned broth for a one-pot meal that is deliciously easy and wholesomely satisfying.…
Kale Pesto Pizza
Inspired by a customer favorite at a local restaurant, this easy-to-make pie might just redefine your typical pizza night － and increase its frequency! If you’ve been to The Fridge on the edge of the city of Lancaster, chances are good you’re a fan of their mushroom and kale pizza. (Or has dined with…
Kale Pesto
This versatile sauce adds flavor to a wide variety of basic ingredients, elevating simple meals with ease while adding vibrant color and healthy appeal. What is the key is to pulling off healthy and delicious meals with ease? (Emphasis on the last two words!) It’s a question I frequently hear.…
Easy Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry
The savory brown sauce that makes this Chinese takeout dish a favorite is simple to make at home thanks to one key (and easy to find) ingredient. Worthy substitutes are noted for a variety of common allergies or ingredients you prefer to avoid. Have you ever wondered why it’s so difficult to replicate your favorite…
