This post is sponsored by SweeTango apples. Do you often set ambitious New Year’s resolutions that fizzle out? You’re not alone. Instead of grand promises, try adding small, manageable habits to your daily routine. One simple, effective goal is to include one or two extra servings of fruit or vegetables each day. A delicious way … Read more
Last week we took a short road trip up the West Coast of South Africa, and it was fantastic. I call it a mini-trip because we left at 8 a.m. on Wednesday and were home by about 6 p.m. on Thursday. My fiancé and I prefer trips like this: two full days of exploring, minimal … Read more
This comforting Chicken Enchilada Soup recipe is an ideal way to use leftover chicken or turkey and turn it into a satisfying weeknight meal your family will enjoy. Warm, flavorful soups are perfect for cooler evenings. This recipe blends the bold, savory flavors of enchiladas with a rich chicken broth base for a smooth, cheesy … Read more
Growing up, my younger brothers and I didn’t make dinner easy for our mom. We agreed on only a few go-to meals: pizza, pasta and peanut butter sandwiches (white bread, hold the crust!). Spaghetti with marinara topped that list, and it became my fallback whenever Mom made something I didn’t like. Those simple dinners left … Read more
This homemade pie crust is incredibly flaky, buttery, and tender — the best pie dough I’ve made. It uses just five simple ingredients and can be made by hand or in a food processor, so it’s quick, reliable, and perfect for both sweet and savory pies. I used to rely on store-bought crusts until I … Read more
This easy peach cobbler made with boxed cake mix and canned peaches is a nostalgic, no-fuss dessert that tastes like summer. The peaches bake into a bubbling, syrupy filling while the dry cake mix and butter create a golden, buttery crust. It’s an ideal last-minute dessert served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. … Read more
This beef snow pea skillet is an ideal fast weeknight dinner with a takeout-style finish. Made in a single skillet and delicious on its own or served over rice, it’s quick to prepare and full of flavor.
Who doesn’t love takeout? This beef snow pea skillet delivers that familiar Asian-inspired flavor at home, but in a fraction of the time and without the packaging. Thinly sliced beef soaks up a simple marinade of soy, garlic, ginger, honey, and chili paste, so the dish comes together quickly and tastes like you spent much longer in the kitchen.
The combination of tender beef, crisp snow peas, and savory mushrooms tossed in a glossy, lightly sweet sauce makes this a family-friendly meal you’ll want to repeat. It’s ready in about 20 minutes and pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles.
This simple egg fried rice with prawns is ideal as a quick main or as a side on a homemade takeaway night. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s a reliable, healthy and satisfying option for busy weeknights. Fried rice is one of those go-to dinners because the core ingredients—rice, eggs and aromatics—are often already in … Read more
Sweet and salty meet in these ultra-chewy cookies bursting with chocolate chips and smoky bacon. Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite dessert, and I’m always exploring ways to reinvent them. Please check out Exhibits A, B, and C for more variations. Go ahead — I’ll wait! I decided to try a sweet-and-salty twist by adding … Read more
