What Kind of Fruit Works in this Recipe? You can use almost any type of fruit for this easy but stone fruit works especially well. Today I’m using these gorgeous Plumcots and Apriums. Have you heard of those? Both are crosses between plums and apricots and the perfect blend of flavor and texture of both fruits. They’re amazingly flavorful with just the right amount of sweetness. How to Caramelize Fruit Slice all your fruit into segments- feel free to mix and match!...

You’ll need colored bell peppers, coleslaw mix, mayonnaise (light is fine), whole grain mustard, salt, pepper, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Wash and dry the peppers. Set aside. Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. While the skillet is heating, whisk together the vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. When the pan is hot, place the peppers in the pan and char on all sides (about 5 minutes....

But why funeral potatoes??? Believe it or not, “Funeral Potatoes” is not actually their technical name–it’s usually something like Cheesy Potato Casserole. But these are often found served with ham on Easter dinner tables as well as luncheons following funerals which, shockingly, is how they got their name. Since Easter is coming up and ham is often served at Easter, and since this is my favorite side dish for ham, I had to swallow my feelings about Cream of Something soups....

To get started, Preheat oven to 350.Remove peppers from jar and blot excess water with paper towels. You want to make sure they are dry so they don’t add moisture to the dip. Then dice ’em up. In a bowl, soften cream cheese in microwave so it will be easier to stir. Stir in mayonnaise, onion, garlic, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine and then add in grated cheese...

So, in the spirit of Halloween, I’ve named this Goblin Grub, but the remaining 11 months of the year, you can probably call it Chewy Almond Coconut Chex Mix. Or something related to drugs or something semi-gross involving animals, that’s cool, too. You’re going to need some Rice Chex, Golden Grahams, sliced almonds, light corn syrup, vanilla and almond extracts, butter, and unsweetened coconut. Place the cereal, almonds, and coconut in a VERY LARGE bowl (or even a cookie sheet....

I saw this on one of my friend’s Facebook pages (if you’re reading this, hi, Rebecca!) She served them at a baby shower and the whole idea was so ingenious that I had to try it out. Even my kids were excited about them; sometimes fun presentation is all it takes to get kids excited about eating stuff they might usually fight you on. For the fruit, I used a whole fresh pineapple that I cut up (you can use this tutorial or this little device, which has been a game-changer for me), 1 large carton fresh raspberries, 1 large carton blueberries, 1 large carton blackberries, and 1 small carton strawberries that I stemmed and sliced....

Ingredients and Equipment List Peanut Butter – you can use creamy or chunky peanut butter. I’ve never tried this recipe with a natural peanut butter (if you do, let me know!) But standard brands like Skippy and Jiff work great. Butter – unless you have an allergy or food intolerance, I recommend real butter (salted). Sugars – you’ll use a combination of granulated white sugar and light brown sugar. Oats – quick oats give these bars extra chew....

5 4 Published Dec 12, 2022, Updated Oct 13, 2023 Why You Need to Make This Recipe The chocolate + peppermint flavor is… chef’s kiss and perfect for the holidays! Diet friendly! This recipe is gluten-free and vegan. Festive enough for Christmas brunch, but simple enough for weekly meal prep. Tastes like dessert, but is packed with healthy ingredients. Super simple to whip up and you only need one bowl!...

So many of you have expressed your interest in more ideas to help feed your families (and especially your kids) healthier meals and teach them these same principals. If you fall into that camp, we’ve got something really great coming up verrrry soon! SO many of you are loving our Meal Plan Service. If you haven’t heard about it, or jumped on the wagon yet, you can read all about it here....

Easy classic banana bread that has the best texture and flavor! You can also make whole wheat banana bread that is just as moist and delicious! Here’s the deal. Banana bread is delicious no matter what. It’s pretty hard to mess up in terms of flavor. This recipe has been years in the making. I’ve tried countless different versions over the years, always tweaking my recipe, combining different things until I arrived at the PERFECT banana bread recipe for me!...

Make the most amazing classic cinnamon babka with this well-tested recipe. Rich and buttery, with lots of cinnamon! I adore making babka. It’s such a versatile pastry / bread / cake, that always guarantees delicious and beautiful results. Slicing into a warm babka loaf to discover the gorgeous swirls of your filling nestled between the soft and buttery bread is a special kind of culinary satisfaction. My chocolate babka recipe is obviously a favorite for many, but cinnamon babka is actually my personal favorite....

Yesterday was my birthday and it was a big one. I am now 40. Woah. And while it’s a pretty major birthday, I’ve had zero hang-ups about it. I’m actually pretty excited to welcome a new decade and all of what it may bring. Maybe I won’t feel quite the same way when I reach 50, but for now, I’m feeling great and looking forward to a new year! But let’s talk food....

We are already into November and I have to say, I started planning for Christmas a couple of weeks ago. Yes, I’m type A. And yes, I’m probably a little over-organized and a bit crazy, but it helps me so much to start mapping out our activities and gift ideas on the early side. And that inspired this round-up of some of the best classic toys for kids ages 2-5....

Happy Thursday, my friends! I hope you are having a great week! I had a mom-daughter date – with MY mom – to go see the ballet The Red Shoes earlier this week. We grabbed some Spanish tapas beforehand and just had a fun night together! And I’m excited for a date night with my husband tomorrow night to see our Charlotte Symphony Orchestra perform the score to the first Harry Potter movie....

It’s that time of the year again. Time to bust out all my ice cream, popsicle and cold drinks. Time to stock up my freezer with chilled and frozen treats. And time to replace my hot coffee with iced coffee in the mornings! When the summer months roll around, I always have a big jug of cold brew coffee in my fridge. 🙂 I’ve been making cold brew coffee and cold brew mocha for ages....

Even though seafood is kind of at the heart of Louisiana deliciousness, we only have one other Louisiana seafood recipe. Part of it is because if it came from the water, my family won’t eat it. Secondly, the seafood that’s readily available here isn’t always easy to find everywhere else, so I’m hesitant, lest you find yourself unable to locate crawfish and hate me. Forever. Finally, I have a hard time cooking seafood....

In case you guys haven’t noticed, I looooove eggs (these ramen eggs, deviled eggs, scrambled eggs, egg salad, egg muffin, egg pie, egg stuffed scones are just a few examples!). And Eggs en Cocotte is one of my favorite ways to eat eggs! I mean, how could it not be? It’s one of the easiest ways to prepare an egg dish, it looks fancy (though it takes a fraction of the effort of a poached egg or hard-boiled egg or an omelette), and it’s brimming with flavor!...

Recently, I’ve been using my Air Fryer on repeat. It’s so versatile! (Also, currently, my oven is broken and won’t be fixed for at least a couple of weeks. ) I’ve shared Air Fryer pork chops and Air Fryer Brussels sprouts, which get so perfectly browned and crispy! As do these Air Fryer sweet potato fries. Mmmm! And I have so many more recipes planned! Today, it’s another go-to favorite around here: Air Fryer baked potato....

Hello again friends! I’ve got a great recipe for you today, originally made for me by my mother-in-law when we were visiting them in Florida. We always have so much we want to do and see while we’re there that a hands-off, low-key meal is a must. And that’s exactly why I love crock pot meals – they are super hands off. My slow cooker apricot chicken and slow cooker balsamic chicken are regular go-tos all year long....

When I was a kid, cheese toasties were life! 🙂 Cheese toasties (or jaffles as they were known in NZ and Australia), are sealed grilled cheese sandwiches made in a sandwich maker (jaffle iron), and are a very popular lunch option. Adding leftovers is a sure-fire way to kick them up a notch. Popular additions are green chili peppers, caramelized onion, sausages, bacon (this bacon grilled cheese sandwich was a favorite), and my personal favorite – leftover curry!...