This giant chocolate chip cookie is crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy inside. Vegan, gluten-free, egg-free and oil-free, it’s made with just six wholesome ingredients — yet tastes indulgent. Easy to make and ready in under 20 minutes. The only thing better than a chocolate chip cookie is a giant chocolate chip cookie. … Read more

This homemade Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread delivers a savory, cheesy bite with a gentle spicy kick. It’s an elevated twist on classic cornbread—rich, moist, and full of flavor. If you enjoyed my Honey Butter Cornbread or are just looking for a bolder cornbread, this version packed with sharp cheddar and fresh jalapeños is sure to please. … Read more

If you need a simple, last-minute gift, this Sea Salt & Olive Oil Scrub is perfect. It’s easy to make with common pantry ingredients and takes only minutes to prepare. Package it in a jar and you’ve got a thoughtful, handmade present that pampers the skin. The recipe requires just two basic ingredients: sea salt … Read more

If you have scratches on your furniture or cabinets, you might be surprised how easily they can be minimized with a single common household ingredient: olive oil. My cats left our leather sofa looking rough — the scratches were visible from across the room and it drove me nuts. After discovering that a little oil … Read more

These irresistible Mexican Wedding Cookies are the ideal balance of crumbly and tender—classic pecan puffs that practically melt on your tongue. My grandmother’s version of Mexican wedding cookies yields light, delicate rounds with noticeable pecan pieces rather than the finely chopped nuts you see in snowball cookies. They have a buttery shortbread texture with a … Read more

These Paleo and Whole30 Sloppy Joes are loaded with vegetables—onion, carrot, celery and red pepper—delivering big flavor in about 30 minutes (sweet potatoes included!). I may receive a commission if you purchase with links in this post. Full disclosure. Skillet dinners have become a weeknight favorite for busy families. With hectic schedules, parents want simple, … Read more

Russian Tea Cakes – melt-in-your-mouth snowball cookies to brighten every holiday celebration. The origins of Russian Tea Cakes are a bit unclear. Also called Mexican Wedding Cakes, Italian Wedding Cookies, Snowball Cookies, or Butter Balls, they likely began in Eastern Europe and were served in Russia during 18th-century tea ceremonies. European nuns who traveled to … Read more

Naturally sweetened with dates, this Date Walnut Cake is an easy, festive treat. The chopped walnuts add a pleasant crunch and texture to this vegan, eggless cake, making it ideal for holiday gatherings or a cozy afternoon with tea or coffee. I usually reserve rich fruit-style cakes for the holidays, and this eggless date walnut … Read more

After saving for a couple of years and finding an unbelievably cheap fare, we’re finally taking the kids on a long-awaited trip to Hawaii. It’s not every day (or every thousand days) we get to go on an adventure like this, so I’m beyond excited. I’m actually writing this while on a plane to Maui … Read more

The finger lime is a sought-after ingredient right now because of its surprising, genre-defying qualities. It looks like a slender, pinky-shaped lime, but inside are tiny crunchy, caviar-like pearls of lime juice. While it’s a novelty, the flavor and texture make it an excellent addition to everything from oysters to scallop ceviche. What’s In This … Read more