This giant sugar cookie cake yields a soft, buttery center with slightly crisp edges. Top it with a creamy almond-vanilla buttercream and plenty of sprinkles for an instant celebration-ready dessert. If you want a show-stopping party treat, this giant sugar cookie cake fits the bill — colorful sprinkles, smooth buttercream waves, and the kind of … Read more

Summer Peach Salad is bursting with ripe peaches and fresh blueberries, finished with a tangy, creamy blueberry-peach balsamic dressing. It makes a bright side dish for warm-weather grilling and uses just a handful of simple ingredients, including the dressing. *Originally published July 2018. Updated with refreshed text, photos, and minor recipe tweaks. Peaches are a … Read more

Spend a day exploring your local farmers’ market and food artisans, then finish by finding a scenic spot to enjoy everything you gathered with a relaxed “no cook” picnic. In many places the warm weather window is short, so when summer arrives it’s natural to want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Packing … Read more

If sangria had a playful cousin, this would be it. Bright fruit, crisp white wine, apple cider, and a splash of Fireball add a sweet-spicy kick. This Fireball sangria looks stunning in a pitcher and is even more fun to sip. With about five minutes of prep and some chill time, this sangria with Fireball … Read more

Sticking to a ketogenic diet can be difficult when life gets busy. Spending an hour preparing a healthy meal isn’t always possible, but that doesn’t mean you need to abandon your carb goals. Freezing prepared meals and meal prepping in advance makes it easy to stay on track without daily cooking. Before diving into the … Read more

Craving chocolate? These double chocolate brownie cookies deliver intense fudgy flavor in an easy, individual cookie form. Baking them as cookies gives every edge that chewy, slightly crisp texture you love from “side of the pan” brownies — only each cookie has that edge all around. They’re not exactly diet food (though this recipe uses … Read more

This delicious hash brown chicken casserole is pure comfort food—rich, warming, and easy to make. Packed with tender shredded chicken, creamy sour cream, melty cheese, crispy-topped hash browns, and green beans, it transforms the classic hash brown side into a hearty main course. Inspired by Cracker Barrel–style hash brown casserole, this version is quick to … Read more

Make these Brussels sprouts with bacon and dates using just 5 ingredients. This flavorful, sweet, and nutritious side dish is dairy-free, gluten-free, Whole30-friendly, and Paleo. This recipe is a delightful surprise — the blend of caramelized dates, salty bacon, and crisp-tender Brussels sprouts will have everyone coming back for seconds. Slightly crisp Brussels sprouts paired … Read more

Everything you need for a beautiful Easter brunch table. Easter brunch always makes me nostalgic—growing up we often celebrated at a country club with my grandparents and an incredible brunch buffet. Later, my mom began creating impressive brunch spreads at home, and now Easter just means brunch to me. Below is a curated roundup of … Read more

Celebrate the best season with this collection of delicious fall cakes, full of cozy spices, seasonal fruit, and comforting textures. Leaves are turning, pumpkins are ripening, and the cooler weather is perfect for baking. Fill your home with the warm aroma of freshly baked cake and enjoy every comforting bite. From pumpkin and apple to … Read more