I meant to have a Valentine’s dessert ready for you, but life has been hectic and I didn’t get it together this time. If you want a few sweet alternatives from past posts, you can find suitable desserts here, here, here and here. I’ve been swamped lately and missed the mark for today. Alongside baking, … Read more

Whether you’re entertaining a small group or looking to brighten up your side dishes, these 21 Fresh & Tasty Summer Salads are healthy, simple, and full of flavor. From pasta and potato salads to vibrant fruit-and-greens combinations, you’ll find plenty of ideas to satisfy your summer cravings. Summer salads with fresh ingredients If the word … Read more

Here is a curated list of 97 fun appetizer ideas perfect for Christmas, birthdays, holidays, dinner parties, or a fancy cocktail hour. These finger foods are easy to prepare, many can be made ahead, and they’re sure to keep guests gathered around the snack table. Mini appetizers are fun to eat and can elevate a … Read more

My youngest son turned one, and we celebrated with an adorable Where the Wild Things Are–themed birthday party. I love planning parties for my boys. As they get older I prefer smaller gatherings with a few friends, but for babies I enjoy keeping the celebration within the family and diving into more detailed party planning. … Read more

Looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing chocolate treat? This rocky road fudge recipe yields rich, sliceable squares studded with mini marshmallows and crunchy nuts—no candy thermometer needed. It’s ideal for holiday trays, bake sales, or edible gifts and comes together in minutes with simple pantry ingredients. Why You’ll Love This Rocky Road Fudge This easy rocky … Read more

This simple ramen soup comes together in about 30 minutes and tastes like a bowl you’d order at a restaurant—only made at home. The broth is savory and comforting, with garlic, ginger, and sesame bringing the flavors together quickly and deliciously. This ramen soup is a go-to for weeknights when you want something that tastes … Read more

Soups are an excellent way to enjoy a nutritious, comforting meal. This Carrot & Coriander Soup is both healthy and satisfying, made with fresh carrots, potatoes, onion, vegetable stock, fresh coriander and warming spices. Carrot & Coriander Soup This recipe is a must-add to your dinner rotation. It’s reliably delicious, simple to prepare and has … Read more

Bake these Loaded Cookie Butter Cookies for the next holiday season — each cookie is packed with Biscoff cookie butter flavor plus cookie pieces, walnuts, toffee bits, and chocolate chips. Paid links used in this post. Read more about my link usage policies. Why You’ll Love This Cookie The term “loaded” fits — these cookies … Read more

This Wheat Berry Salad with Mixed Berry Vinaigrette was created in partnership with California Giant Berry Farms. All opinions are my own. Summer seemed to fly by and now September is here — back to school, back to work, back to routines. When my schedule fills up, I rely on a handful of make-ahead recipes … Read more

Surprisingly versatile but unmistakably delightful, Vanilla Sugar is a special pantry ingredient that lifts everything sweet. Vanilla is foundational to many baked goods. If you’ve ever forgotten to add vanilla extract, the first bite will tell you something sweet and rounded is missing. Conversely, adding a touch more vanilla to a recipe often deepens and … Read more