This week, school has gotten cancelled again. And again. And then my landline rings at 4:00 pm and since the only people who call me on my landline are telemarketers, collectors looking for Meshach McCall (have no idea if that’s how his name is spelled), and the robocall announcing that school is cancelled the next day, I get this sinking feeling of doom that school has been cancelled again. And it was....

We are gearing up for a full but fun weekend! We’ve got a school football game to go watch with the kids, a soccer game, a school parents mixer and TWO shows. My husband and I are seeing our first symphony show for the 2019-2020 season (we get season tickets) and that should be a fun date night out. We’re also taking the kids to see an Aladdin play/musical uptown on Sunday....

Today’s one pot pasta with chicken sausage, spinach and peas is going to be a new dinnertime favorite in your house! It’s actually a take on my popular one-pot vegetarian spaghetti. As is my one pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas. Cause one-pot pastas are kinda the best. I love making new versions too with different ingredients and add-ins. I just need to get better about measuring and recording them so I can share more one-pot pastas with you!...

As you read this, I am far, far away. In Aruba. That’s just so wrong, isn’t it? I’m sorry. But not really sorry. My husband turned 40 this month and we are celebrating with a little adult getaway. A few days kid-free where we can soak up some sunshine, sleep in and get our toes sandy. Maybe snorkel a little too. But taking a trip right before Christmas is a bit of an ordeal....

I want to know how you feel about pumpkin pasta! Sound good? Sound weird? And if you’ve never commented before, introduce yourself so we can get to know ya! We love all you guys! 1 Package Fresh Pasta 1/2 batch Guiltless Alfredo Sauce (or 10oz prepared Alfredo) 1/2 T real butter 1/4 C Finely minced onion 1/2 C canned pumpkin (try more if you love pumpkin, this is really mild) 2 T Chicken broth (vegetarians substitute milk or veg....

(Update: It’s HERE!) So to make up for it, I made you guys these (still friends?): If it’s not obvious from the photo- we’re using Cocoa Krispies here for extra chocolate-y goodness. Any generic version works just fine! The standard mix is marshmallows and butter, but in this recipe I also add a big scoop of creamy peanut butter. It creates this smooth peanut butter marshmallow goo that is sooo good....

Want more Indian-inspired recipes? Be sure to try my Easy Chana Masala, Vegan Biryani, Vegan Butter Chicken, and Roasted Eggplant Curry recipes while you’re here. This easy 30-minute lentil dahl recipe tastes almost too good to be true. It features restaurant-quality flavors but is incredibly easy to make in one pot using budget-friendly ingredients! Red lentils melt into the rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced stew while infusing this hearty meal with protein and fiber....

We had such a fun weekend of hanging out at the pool, playing with friends in the neighborhood, taking the dog for walks and even going to play a par 3 golf course as a family. It’s making Monday and a full week of work look so not hot, but here we are. (And we are at least sneaking down to the beach so really, no complaining from me.) But OK, let’s talk food....

3.79 26 Published Jun 23, 2021, Updated Jul 17, 2024 Whether you want a simple light lunch or are looking for the perfect summer pasta salad recipe to bring to a potluck, this recipe is sure to be a hit. It’s so Easy to Whip Up! This ranch pasta salad is really easy to make (even with the homemade ranch dressing)! You just have to boil the pasta, chop the veggies, whisk the dressing and then combine everything!...

The prettiest quadruple decker (or multi-decker), aka tea sandwiches, or club sandwiches, these vegetarian ribbon sandwiches are the perfect party appetizers and tea time snacks! I’ve been wanting to share the recipe for these classic Sri Lankan Ribbon Sandwiches for the longest time. These classic mini sandwiches with orange, red, and green bands are loved by so many. Kids love to eat them because of how colorful and eye-catching they are, but here’s the best part, they don’t even realize that they are actually eating healthy veggie sandwiches…...

3.77 31 Published Jan 18, 2021, Updated Nov 14, 2022 The inspiration for this salad came from Food & Wine. My version includes a few EBF tweaks — less oil, no almonds, maple syrup instead of honey (to make it vegan), and a slight change in the spices. The salad turned out to be delicious! It’s nutritious, filling and works great as a light lunch or dinner. I could also see it being an awesome dish to bring to a potluck....

Note: This is not a canning recipe. It’s great to stock up on and store in the freezer, but if you want a recipe that has been tested for home canning, you’ll find my favorite, here. Ingredient Notes Tomatoes – Gather up any variety of fresh tomatoes. I prefer larger plum tomatoes or romas. You can make this with smaller varieties like cherry tomatoes, but it tends to produce a rather seedy sauce so I generally like to avoid these types....

So I started toying with the idea of making savory sweet potatoes for my Thanksgiving table this year and flavor ideas were kind of bouncing around in my brain, but I couldn’t quite get it right. And then a few weeks ago, one of our readers named Holly commented that one of her must-haves on her Thanksgiving table was chipotle cream sweet potatoes. And that was it–what I wanted–what I’d been waiting my whole life a few weeks for....

4.37 22 Published Feb 17, 2020, Updated Jan 30, 2024 The salad I’m sharing today is a bit different. Although it’s served chilled, everything included is cooked beforehand, which makes this salad perfect for the fall and winter months. The onions are caramelized and the sweet potatoes are roasted, giving this salad loads of flavor. The roasted sweet potatoes are my favorite part — toasty on the outside while still creamy and sweet on the inside....

The Food Network Star and I have an interesting relationship for a lot of reasons. First, I watch that show with rabid intensity–I have this whole Sunday night thing where, after the kids are in bed, I fold laundry and watch the show all by myself (I actually do the same thing with The Amazing Race during the rest of the year, but The Amazing Race is not exactly pertinent to this post)....

So normally in the summertime, I’m all about lightened up sweets. I’ll make healthy no bake mini cheesecake bites, healthy blueberry cake or for snacking, some healthier no bake cookie bars. Not today my friends. Today we are using butter and sugar. And you are going to thank me. I am SO excited to share today’s s’mores cookies recipe with you! They are crazy good, y’all. Like, insanely good. You get gooey marshmallows and melty chunks of chocolate running throughout each cookie....

5 12 Published Dec 11, 2023, Updated Nov 01, 2024 It’s jam-packed with seasonal ingredients like apple, butternut squash, pecans and pomegranate all served over a bed of greens drizzled with a simple white balsamic vinaigrette. The combo is seriously so good! I love serving this salad for dinner topped with some protein, but it also makes for a festive side salad to serve at Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner. It’s guaranteed to be a hit with everyone!...

While I love my Best Vegan Enchiladas or Vegan Sour Cream Enchiladas, sometimes I want a quicker version without all the lengthy prep. That’s why I created this recipe for Vegan Skillet Enchiladas. There is no need to turn on the oven, prep time is almost nothing, and you will be enjoying enchiladas in less than 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights. Better yet, it’s a total family friendly meal!...

Ingredient and Equipment Notes Equipment – The beauty of the small batch cookie is that a small mixing bowl and a hand mixer (or even just a spoon!) is all you need here. Butter – Use real butter here, no margarine! How to Make Small Batch Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies They’ve got all the flavors of Christmas in one delicious bite. And you didn’t have to trash your kitchen, OR slave away to make them....

Enter: Salad in a Jar. I’ve seen this idea floating around for awhile now, so I decided to make lunch easier for myself, I’d pre-make a bunch of salads in quart-sized Mason jars and keep them in my fridge. Then I can pull one out at lunch while I’m wrangling kids or feeding the baby or hiding in my bedroom watching Mad Men, feeling like my behavior of late is suspiciously Betty Draper-ish (although I guarantee that Betty Draper never wore yoga pants in her whole life)....