This may have been one of the best holiday seasons yet. ❤️ The husband and I got to get away to Aruba for a few days to celebrate his 40th birthday, we returned to Christmas celebrations, had tons of family pass through town over the past couple of weeks and the kiddos were very into Santa this year, so that made it all seem more magical and joyous. #blessed And now it’s winding down and I can’t believe we are at the end of the year....

This is one of them. This Chicken and Wild Rice Soup from our Savoring the Seasons cookbook is so perfect in so many ways. Ultimate comfort food? Check. Tons of delicious leftovers? Check. Uses up all sorts of Thanksgiving-y foods? Check. Perfect food for a chilly fall night? Check. Taking dinner to a friend? Having company over? Sunday dinner? Weeknight meal? Check, check, check, check. This is a recipe you need in your arsenal....

3.67 6 Published Apr 14, 2017, Updated Jun 18, 2023 If you like the texture of Rice Krispie treats, chocolate and almonds… you’ll love this healthier version made with chocolate brown rice crispy cereal and almond butter. Want to try a non-chocolate version? Try these brown rice crispy treats. What is Brown Rice Syrup? Brown rice syrup is a vegan and gluten-free thick liquid sugar substitute derived from brown rice....

This post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. I had a fun late summer weekend with the kiddos, enjoying some Friday night high school football at their school, plenty of outdoor playing, some cards, some play dates with friends, some amusement park time and a couple of movie nights. We may be back to school already, but I still want to enjoy those summertime vibes!...

4.5 33 Published Dec 09, 2021, Updated Nov 11, 2024 Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s made in just one bowl! Yay for minimal dirty dishes. Super easy to make – it’s the perfect recipe to involve your kids with. A delicious combination of peppermint and chocolate. Can be made in advance and frozen until you’re ready to enjoy! Ingredients Needed This cookie recipe is flourless, grain-free and vegan so we’re replacing the eggs, butter, sugar and flour you’d find in a traditional recipe with almond butter, maple syrup and a flax egg....

I’m kind of amazed that it’s already December. I mean, we have our tree and all of our decorations up, our elf Ginger has come to visit, my kiddos are enjoying their advent calendars, and my daughter and I are doing our annual Nutcracker show this weekend. So all the festivities are here and happening. But I still can’t believe we’re to the last month of the year! Alas, we very much are so I need to finish up my Christmas shopping and settle in for the whirlwind that this month always seems to bring....

Topped with a brown butter butterscotch chocolate fudge sauce. As if coffee + pancake wasn’t good enough! Once upon a time, I used to be able to drink four shots of espresso in one go, any time of day, and still sleep soundly at night. But weirdly enough, as I grew older, four shots of espresso meant serious shakes and a brain buzz. Benjamin Button anyone? (Brownie points if you get the reference!...

If you love idli like I do and make them quite frequently there are leftover idlis in the fridge. I have few leftovers each time I make idli at home so keep trying various recipes to use leftover idlis in a tasty way. Some of them are Idli Manchurian, Idli Upma, Fried idli, Podi Idli etc but the best of them all leftover idli recipes is this Idli Tikki recipe....

By taking a journey into the heart of Jewish cuisine, I uncovered something hidden deep inside of me. I now understand that I’ve always had a Jewish spirit. I am drawn to many of the traditional aspects of Judaism — the holidays, the observance of Shabbat, the empowerment of prayer. It’s extremely comforting to know that I’ve joined a larger family and community. By becoming Jewish, I’ve acknowledged my responsibility to others, and I’ve dedicated myself to learning and growing within the faith....

1. We’re on our way to Phoenix today! Some of you will see us at the event we’re speaking at this weekend. We’ve had lots of people ask if we’ll sign books at the event and the answer is yes! Gladly! We’re always seated in the front row, just walk on up during breaks and/or lunch and we’d love to meet you; we’ll be there all day on Saturday. For the rest of you Arizonans (is that what you’re called?...

5 4 Published Dec 22, 2021, Updated Jun 12, 2023 Why You’ll Love This Cocktail It’s light and refreshing with the perfect amount of sweetness thanks to the peach puree! This recipe makes 6 servings, making it a great cocktail to serve to a crowd. There are so many possible variations! Here’s What You Need white peaches – traditional Bellinis are made with white peaches, but yellow peaches work just fine if that’s what’s accessible to you....

0 0 Published Aug 09, 2024, Updated Oct 27, 2024 We’ve also been grilling up a storm this summer so we’ve been making a lot of my chicken marinade and grilled salmon to serve alongside these green beans for dinner, but they’d also make for a wonderful holiday side dish. Green beans are always a must at our Thanksgiving table (I love my healthy green bean casserole)! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Quick and Easy – Ready in about 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy nights when you need a quick and healthy side dish....

I got this honey butter recipe from my next-door neighbor back in our newlywed, pre-kids, college years. I can’t remember her name for the life of me, but if you lived on the top floor of Grandview Manor in Provo, Utah sometime between 2002 and 2004 and gave me your honey butter recipe, this one goes out to you. I added some lemon zest and raspberries because I feel like lemon and raspberries are made for each other and that raspberries and honey are made for each other....

4.45 16 Published Dec 18, 2016, Updated May 14, 2021 And these gingerbread balls totally fit the bill. I’ve already made 2 batches since coming up with this recipe and I’m hooked! With notes of vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves, these little snack balls are not only festive and delicious, but they cure a craving for something sweet without any added sugars. You have the sugar from the dates and raisins, but that’s it!...

4.89 106 Published Feb 26, 2020, Updated Nov 14, 2023 I love that these pancakes are easy enough for a weekday breakfast, but also fancy enough for a weekend brunch. I can totally see a pancake brunch bar in my future… You could offer different pancake mix-ins and toppings and everyone could create their ideal pancake stack. Mmm! Who’s coming over? Why Use Greek Yogurt? As you could tell from the title of this blog, these are Greek yogurt pancakes!...

4.93 8 Published Jan 18, 2022, Updated Jun 12, 2023 Why You Need to Make This Smoothie It’s made with just five ingredients! I’m willing to bet you have most (if not all!) of these ingredients in your kitchen right now. It’s comes together in no time at all… just add everything to a blender and blend away! It’s a great staple smoothie recipe. Once you’ve mastered this recipe, feel free to get creative and add extra flavors and ingredients in....

Happy Monday! Hope you all had a fun weekend! We did make it to the zoo and had a great time! We fed the giraffes, watched the elephants, rode the carousel and the trolley, visited the farm they have and spent a long time watching the penguins swimming. I loved it as much as the kids, I think. 😉 Here is me and J: And here we are to October and while time continues to fly by entirely too fast, I’m not sorry right now because it’s my favorite month!...

4.45 67 Published Dec 19, 2018, Updated Nov 01, 2024 Macaroni and cheese is a staple for most American families, but there is a miiiiinor problem with traditional mac and cheese — it’s pretty low in nutrients. Since most kids I know are surviving off of mac and cheese, and because I miss having a bowl every now and then, I wanted to take a stab at turning a traditional recipe into a full meal that’s protein packed and sneaks in some green veggies....

4.68 73 Published Oct 18, 2019, Updated Mar 05, 2024 I think a lot of people consider pancakes an indulgent breakfast option, but you can upgrade a few ingredients and have a healthy, powerhouse breakfast to start your day. These pumpkin pancakes have oatmeal and pumpkin puree, which are both high in fiber. And the cottage cheese and egg whites offer a major protein boost. Top with a little nut butter or coconut oil for some healthy fat and voila — you’ve got yourself a complete breakfast that will keep you full for hours!...

4.93 29 Published Mar 01, 2021, Updated May 05, 2023 Yup, you read that right… we’re making tasty rice krispie treats without marshmallows! I basically grew up on these bars! They were such a fun treat to have on hand and I remember making multiple batches to try to get the consistency just right – sometimes I heated the syrup mixture too long and the bars were rock hard and other times I didn’t heat enough and the bars basically fell apart!...