Happy Friday! The weekend is almost here, and I hope you have plans to slow down and enjoy it. Friday mornings always energize me. I love knowing that soon I’ll step away from a hectic week to recharge, reconnect with loved ones, and catch up on personal projects. I usually use the extra time to … Read more

Sometimes you want a warm, simple treat ready in minutes. This Sourdough Cookie in a Mug uses sourdough discard with pantry staples—flour, sugars, butter, egg yolk and chocolate chips—for a single-serving dessert that’s somewhere between a cookie and a muffin. The result is soft, slightly gooey and especially delicious when served warm with a scoop … Read more

Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers — a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer for any occasion. Sweet mini peppers filled with a creamy cheese and bacon mixture, baked until bubbly and golden. Stuffed Mini Peppers These Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Mini Peppers make an excellent appetizer or party snack. They can be prepared ahead of time and frozen, then … Read more

This Cointreau Margarita Recipe is outstanding — a simple homemade margarita made with just four ingredients and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. This margarita with Cointreau has become my go-to margarita for the past year and a half. We first mixed it up during quarantine and have been serving it to friends and family ever … Read more

If you want an easy weeknight winner, this cheesy hash brown shepherd’s pie is for you. A gluten-free cottage pie twist, it layers a savory, saucy ground beef filling beneath a creamy, cheesy hash brown topping. No peeling, boiling, or mashing required—just classic comforting flavors with minimal fuss. With the creamy, cheesy hash brown topping, … Read more

When cold weather sets in, a warm bowl of this gluten-free chicken noodle soup comforts from the inside out. With tender shredded chicken, gluten-free noodles and a savory broth, this filling, dairy-free dish is perfect for chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. The whole family will enjoy it. A Comforting Bowl of … Read more

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is one of the quickest ways to make homemade macaroni and cheese. In under 20 minutes this dump-and-cook Instant Pot recipe yields tender pasta coated in a rich, creamy cheese sauce with almost no hands-on time. Based on a favorite stovetop version, this Instant Pot adaptation makes the recipe even … Read more

This chocolate macaron recipe yields delicate, airy French macarons with a rich chocolate shell, filled with bright cherry buttercream and a smooth milk chocolate ganache. Making these macarons takes patience and practice, but the guidance below should help you produce a beautiful, tasty batch. Before settling on this version, I experimented with cherry shells and … Read more

This creamy chicken is lightly seared in brown butter, then finished in a slow cooker or on the stovetop in a rich Cajun-flavored sauce. The browned butter chicken strips are excellent served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes and pair well with biscuits or fresh bread sticks. Brown Butter Chicken with Creamy Cajun Sauce (Slow … Read more

Made with a blend of gluten-free flours, these Paleo Orange Scones are delightful with afternoon tea or spread with jam. When I recently had a cold, my taste buds were subdued for a few days. By Sunday I felt confident enough to get back in the kitchen and adapt one of my favorite scone recipes. … Read more