Until now, I was intimidated by the idea of making marshmallows from scratch. Candy making can seem so precise and scary. Turns out, it's not that complicated! The heat and mixer do all the work. My two tips: Make sure you have a candy thermometer so you know just when your syrup is ready. Go … Continue reading Homemade Marshmallows and Peanut Butter Banana S’mores
No-Bake Cheesecake Hacks
Are you someone who doesn't bake but would love to impress this holiday season? I've got you covered! In this post, learn how to jazz up a store-bought, no-bake cheesecake in FOUR different ways that will leave your guests begging for seconds! First, buy a no-bake cheesecake. During the fall holidays, I love the Pumpkin … Continue reading No-Bake Cheesecake Hacks
Homemade KFC Bowls
Homemade KFC bowls have become an incredibly popular copycat meal. You don't even need a step-by-step recipe. Just prepare the 5 components, assemble in a bowl, and enjoy. Here's how I make mine! TIP: Season your mashed potatoes as you would eat them by themselves. Butter, salt, chives, sour cream, etc. You don't want to … Continue reading Homemade KFC Bowls
Pomegranate Pistachio Chocolate Bark
Have you seen the new fall 2022 pomegranate-flavored sweet treats at Williams Sonoma? They look so tempting! However, with a little effort, you can make these seasonal goodies at home, saving money and offering more opportunities to customize to your preferences. The fastest and easiest of these is this Pomegranate Pistachio Chocolate Bark. The concept … Continue reading Pomegranate Pistachio Chocolate Bark
Pumpkin Apple Breakfast Bake (Gluten Free, Low Sugar)
The fall holidays, aka Baking Season, can be very hard to navigate for anyone with a gluten intolerance. So many delicious seasonal treats are wheat flour-based, and let's admit it, their gluten-free counterparts just aren't very good. So I've gone on the hunt for some truly delicious seasonal gluten-free treats, starting with this tasty bake … Continue reading Pumpkin Apple Breakfast Bake (Gluten Free, Low Sugar)
Buttered Tarragon Peas
Any Top Chef fans out there? In an early season, the contestants were challenged to make a Last Supper meal for other well-known celebrity chefs. Carla Hall was assigned Jacques Pépin, who included peas in his meal. When he tasted her creation, he responded with, "I could die happy with this dish." These peas have … Continue reading Buttered Tarragon Peas
A Salad To-Fall-For
The fall season is often associated with heavy-laden, caloric dishes. So when you wish to lighten things up between all the indulgent cakes, cookies, stews, and stuffings, throw together this fantastic fall salad! Bright herbs, sweet fruits, salty prosciutto, tangy cheese, and crunchy walnuts make the perfect side dish to any fall meal. Bonus shout … Continue reading A Salad To-Fall-For
Fall Harvest Balsamic Chicken Skillet
Sometimes, we have to go on specialized diets for various reasons. But that doesn't mean we stop wanting to celebrate seasonal foods. We just have to get a little creative! So if you currently need to eat gluten free, low sugar, Paleo, or Whole 30, and still wish to celebrate the delicious foods of the … Continue reading Fall Harvest Balsamic Chicken Skillet
(Small Batch) Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
I have a small family, so I am very grateful to all the bakers out there developing small batch recipes! Recipes resulting in dozens of cookies, cupcakes, and muffins can be daunting and dangerous to a household of only two people trying to eat healthy! One of my favorite small batch recipe developers is Christina … Continue reading (Small Batch) Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
Chicken Ramen Stir Fry
Ramen can be so much more than the packet you survived on in college. Jazzing it up doesn't have to take a lot of time and money, either. This recipe tosses the ramen noodles you know and love with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a flavorful homemade sauce. Best of all, it comes together in … Continue reading Chicken Ramen Stir Fry
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