Sweet dates, savory herbed goat cheese, and salty prosciutto come together to create an amazing flavor combo in this easy-peasy appetizer! Mark this one down for your upcoming holiday gathering. They'll be gone in a flash, and no one will know they only took you 20 minutes to throw together! For this recipe, I used pitted dates, so I didn't have to spend time removing the pits prior to ...
Lemon Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Thanksgiving has passed, and December is upon us, bringing chilly temps and holiday cheer. It's the season of cookie swaps and baked goods galore! Mom and I made these cookies together last December and loved how light and crisp they are. The lemon and rosemary flavors lend themselves well to any season, but I chose to use these snowflake cookie cutters for a festive look. You can add the ...
Eggs in Sweet Potato Clouds (Whole30 + Paleo)
Have some leftover mashed sweet potato from the big Thanksgiving feast? You’re in luck! A delicious breakfast awaits you. Just grab some eggs, bacon, and chives. You can use two cups of whatever type of leftover sweet potato you have on hand. This includes baked sweet potato, mashed sweet potato, or even sweet potato casserole. If you’re using sweet potato casserole leftovers, just remove ...
Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Kitchen Essentials
1. Lodge Cast Iron Skillet: Sara Ann says: “Having a seasoned Lodge Cast Iron in your kitchen is almost a right of passage for anyone who claims to be serious about flavor. The best part is the older they get the better they are!” 2. KitchenAid Immersion Blender: Ellen says “A Kitchen Aid Immersion Blender is small enough to fit in a kitchen drawer but so versatile! I use mine all the time to ...
Hot Mulled Wine Cocktail
Holiday season is finally here, and I've got just the mulled wine cocktail you need for all your festive parties! A few years ago, my Aunt Margaret made this delicious mulled wine for our annual family Christmas Eve party, and before I could snag a second glass, it was G-O-N-E. I've made the recipe for a crowd a few times since, and have tweaked it here and there by removing added sugar and ...
Individual Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifles
Individual pumpkin gingerbread trifles are a delicious, lightened-up treat that's perfect for the holiday season. Layers of spiced cake mix, whipped topping, and a pudding layer made with almond milk provide all of the best flavors of the season in one bite! Make them in individual glasses for a lovely presentation. My mom started making this creamy gingerbread pumpkin trifle recipe from ...
Whole30 Pumpkin Spice Latte (Dairy-Free, Paleo)
Dairy-Free and Whole30-Approved. This pumpkin spice latte uses real pumpkin puree, almond milk, and coconut milk for the perfect fall drink! Cue angels singing. We have a dairy-free, Whole30-approved, paleo Pumpkin Spice Latte!! I'm not sure I've ever been so excited to share a recipe on the blog with you. This is fall comfort in a mug. Unlike the #PSL from Starbucks, this mug contains ...
Quinoa Stuffed Mini Pumpkins
Miniature pumpkins are stuffed with quinoa, apples, onion, kale, pistachios, dried fruit, and parmesan. A festive meatless fall meal! Mini pumpkins: they're not just for decoration any more! Guys. I seriously can't get over these adorable stuffed pumpkins. I've purchased these cuties for years to decorate my fall table, but only recently discovered that you can cook and eat them just ...
Tomato, Cucumber + Beet Salad
Labor day may have passed, but tomato season is still in full swing. This week, we're featuring tomato-centric recipes (such as our One-Sheet Crispy Caeser Chicken and Tomatoes). Sometimes, the simplest treatment is the best. In this recipe, a little champagne vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper are all you need to make a refreshing salad. The crunch from the cucumber and red onion and ...
One-Sheet Crispy Caesar Chicken + Tomatoes
A one-sheet, kid-friendly dinner that takes 30 minutes to whip up? Sold! Bite-sized chicken nuggets may be for kids, but let's be honest, we love them too. You can dish this dinner out to the kiddos as is, and plate up the rest for yourself over a bed of greens. A nice, balanced dinner, with very little clean up. This recipe came about in the cheap-o way that many of our new recipes evolve: ...
