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Homemade Hot Honey

Hot honey is the buzz-worthy condiment that adds spicy-sweet appeal to all sorts of sweet and savory dishes. It’s easy to make at home—and cheaper than store-bought—and is a great gift!   Traditionally used over fried chicken and biscuits in the south and more recently to flavor the likes of gourmet pizzas and fancy cocktails…

The Best Thanksgiving Sides, Stuffings, and Gravy Recipes

The Best Thanksgiving Sides, Stuffings, and Gravy Recipes is part of my Thanksgiving Recipe Playbook, which is is full of family and reader favorite Thanksgiving recipes that will cover all your holiday bases! Our Favorite Sides, Stuffings, and Gravy Recipes

Loaded Hummus Toast

Don’t feel like cooking? “Assembled” meals solve that problem. Hummus toast happens to be one of the easiest, plus it’s filling, flavorful, and loaded with options!    People occasionally ask me if I ever get sick of cooking. The answer is an unequivocal yes! There’s also a difference between cooking because you have the time…

Creative Ways To Use Leftover Rice

Cooking a pot of rice often leads to leftovers. Ditto for ordering takeout. On top of that, planning quick, easy, and healthy meals can be a challenge from week to week. The solution? What I call “assembled meals.” Assembled meals require little to no cooking and can be pulled together with leftovers and a variety of items that…

A Few Of My Favorite Things – At Trader Joe’s!

Not everyone has a Trader Joe’s in their neighborhood, but even for those who don’t, the value added is worth the travel time. So what’s so great about Trader Joe’s and what are we going the distance for these days? Let’s start in 1967 It was a big year. The Vietnam War, the Cold War,…

Dr. Oz, Caught With Your Hand in the Cookie Jar?

Who can you trust? Most people don’t have time or access to read through new research studies. They rely on trusted experts to provide important updates. But how do you know their synopsis is accurate? Here I explain how one recent headline may have missed the mark and attempt to put the pieces back together,…

A Few of My Favorite Things, Garden Edition

A garden design pro shares her carefully curated list of favorite products and helpful tips, which are aimed to ensure that the vegetables, herbs, and flowers in your backyard garden thrive this summer! The kitchen and garden go hand in hand, and since the days are growing longer and warmer (some of them, anyway!), it…

Is cutting carbs stressing you out? The inaugural “Ask Emily” addresses a common concern.

Do you worry about how to manage your carbohydrate intake? Do you struggle to find the right recipes for you and your family? In today’s post-the first “Ask Emily”-I answer a reader question about searching for diabetic recipes, and my answer may surprise you! In addition, I’ve included a broad list of recipes that will…

Roasted Veggie Pesto Pasta

Quite possibly my favorite pasta, which I make on repeat, this satisfying meal is nourishing comfort food at its best. It delivers a hearty dose of vegetables, allows for endless customization, and leftovers are a treat. When it comes to comforting meals that the whole family enjoys, this pasta recipe ranks high.  It’s entirely different…

Spinach Pesto

Easy, accessible, and endlessly versatile, this flavorful pesto is especially ideal when fresh herbs aren’t available. Perfect for adding flavor to pasta, pizza and flatbread, sauces, sandwiches, and so much more, the simple recipe can be customized with a variety of nuts, seeds, and cheeses. Plus it maintains its vibrant green color and freezes well!  …

Christmas Potpourri

The aroma of warm spices and fresh citrus join festive cranberries in this colorful, easy-to-make mix that is perfect for gift giving. Printable gift tags included above recipe card.   My very thoughtful friend, Anne Besterman, is to thank for this festive recipe, which although made of edible ingredients, is not intended for consumption. Christmas…

Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Butter

The heavenly aroma of sweet apples and warm spices fills your kitchen with this versatile fall favorite that can be sweetened to taste. The generous batch freezes well, and you can even bake with it!  Maybe you’ve shied away from apple butter because it seems limited to toast and plain yogurt. If those items aren’t…

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