Quick and easy one pot sweet and sour chicken made on the stovetop in about 30 minutes. This homemade version uses simple ingredients and delivers crispy breaded chicken with colorful vegetables like bell peppers, onions, carrots, and edamame, all coated in a balanced sweet, sour, and slightly spicy Asian-style sauce. It’s a satisfying weeknight dinner … Read more

Creamy, fluffy and sweet, this pineapple-flavored dessert is perfect for warm summer evenings. The exact origin of this dessert is unclear. Some attribute it to Palestine, others to Turkey or Iraq, but here it is commonly known as Pineapple Dream Dessert. The original name, Torab el Melook, literally translates to “kings’ dust” (torab means dust … Read more

Winter has arrived, bringing cozy evenings, warm snacks, and some common seasonal health concerns. Instead of reaching for unnecessary medicines, many winter ailments like colds, coughs, and mild fevers can be eased with natural, time-tested home remedies. Below are ten practical, easy-to-follow remedies you can use to stay healthy this winter. 10 Natural Home Remedies … Read more

Smoked Bacon with Maple Glaze is an irresistible breakfast treat. Smoking bacon adds a deep, wood-fired flavor and a crisp texture that elevates ordinary bacon. This recipe walks you through smoking thick-cut bacon until crisp, then finishing it with a simple maple-cayenne glaze for a touch of sweetness and heat. Serve with crispy breakfast potatoes … Read more

This avocado key lime pie tart is: Gluten-free Soy-free Dairy-free and completely raw! One time in college… There are many ways to finish that sentence, most of which wouldn’t fit here. But I will share the time my roommate came home from class and started sticking toothpicks into an avocado pit because she’d seen instructions … Read more

Learn how to make chicken Parmesan meatballs with summer zucchini. Tender, cheesy, and full of classic chicken Parmesan flavor, these meatballs come together quickly and make a perfect weeknight dinner. With summer zucchini coming in from the garden, these chicken Parmesan meatballs are a delicious way to use it. This version keeps the familiar flavors—breadcrumbs, … Read more

Pumpkin Cannoli are a delightful autumn twist on an Italian favorite. These mini cannoli shells are dipped in chocolate and filled with a creamy pumpkin and chocolate chip filling for a seasonal dessert that’s easy to assemble and full of flavor. Pumpkin Cannoli Ingredients To prepare these pumpkin cannoli, gather the ingredients below. Exact quantities … Read more

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta is a flavorful vegetarian dish that combines wholesome vegetables with smoky roasted red peppers and creamy buffalo mozzarella. Hello and happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. The weather in Chicago was lovely, and we spent some much-needed time outdoors soaking up vitamin D. We also spent a large part … Read more

Hello from maternity leave! I’m excited to share a guest post from Megan Roosevelt of Healthy Grocery Girl. Her sweet potato tortilla soup is simple, nourishing, and delicious — perfect for a new mama like me. I’m sure Maxx will be making this during my postpartum rest period. For more recipes, keep returning to the … Read more

In addition to “What’s our favorite pasta?” and “What’s our favorite bread?”, one of the questions I’m asked most often is: what gluten-free flour do we love? Over the past decade, since my son was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010, we’ve learned a lot about gluten-free cooking and baking. We have favorite recipes and … Read more