This tried-and-true chocolate sauce is thick, velvety, and strikes the right salty-sweet balance. It’s quick and easy to prepare and makes a lovely gift! (Small and big batch recipe cards included.) While my family enjoys traditional pies for our Thanksgiving dessert, Christmas dinner is always capped off with vanilla ice cream drizzled with homemade hot…
Enjoy the fruity, sweet-tart flavor of classic sangria in this light, refreshing, 3-ingredient spritz – and then customize according to season with your favorite fruit garnishes. The concept of a spritz dates back to the ancient Greeks and Romans; it is believed that wine was often diluted with water to keep people from becoming…
We can all use fresh ideas in the gift giving department, right? In that spirit, we’ve been keeping a list and have assembled a collection of our favorite things to give and receive, and it’s loaded with practical and thoughtful ideas for kids and adults alike! Home is where the ❤️ is… The first…
Spikes in glucose, peaks and valleys, and pre-diabetes are health topics we hear about often. How do we avoid the pitfalls associated with elevated glucose levels and how does a continuous glucose monitor help? Now, more than ever, people want as much personalized health information as they can get. This includes, but is not limited…
Three ingredients and 15 minutes are all you need to make the freshest tasting whipped cream that is a dreamy topping for so many desserts. Homemade whipped cream adds an irresistible finishing touch to a variety of desserts, from pies and ice cream sundaes to hot chocolate and fresh strawberries. The following tips ensure…
Using just three pantry staples, and about 10 minutes prep-time, this crisp and toasty homemade crust elevates your pie game to new heights! A good pie crust will elevate dessert. And in this case, it’s easy. No rolling. Three simple ingredients. Nothing fussy. Trusty store-bought options offer a convenient choice and do the trick, but…
Never once did the thought occur to me to make a cucumber sub, until I saw the idea earlier this week through Make the Best of Everything. Coincidently, my son picked one long, skinny cucumber from our garden later that day and I had to try. The cucumber doesn’t grip the filling quite like bread…
The school cafeteria is a chance for kids to eat independently, observe what other kids are eating, and to make their own choices about what and how much to eat. But with more emphasis today on healthy eating, how do we address food requests, especially when they want what their friends are having? But first,…
Meatloaf in muffin form offers a “just right” bite that’s fun to eat and can be frozen for a speedy protein addition to any meal. This flavorful take on the classic meatloaf was inspired a while back by some leftover homemade barbecue sauce. While I often use dry oats as a binder, you may also experiment…
An irresistible dessert with a silly nickname, this classic crisp is easy to make and oh-so good to eat! When we visit my in-laws at their lake house every summer, one of our favorite activities is blueberry picking. We can literally walk out the door, empty pretzel tub in hand, and pick away. …
The Best Thanksgiving Cocktail & Dessert Recipes is part of my Thanksgiving Recipe Playbook, which is full of family and reader favorite Thanksgiving recipes that will cover all your holiday bases! Our Favorite Thanksgiving Cocktail & Dessert Recipes