I’m back and excited to share a new favorite: cauliflower walnut taco meat. I’m a proud, tired new mom to a beautiful baby girl, and this past five months have been intense, joyful, and full of learning. While I plan to write about my home birth and what I’ve been eating while breastfeeding in a … Read more

If you love your air fryer or griddle, you’ll likely enjoy the Ninja Creami — a compact machine that transforms everyday ingredients into ice cream, gelato, sorbets, smoothie bowls, milkshakes, and more. Below is a curated collection of 13 easy Ninja Creami recipes and tips to help you get started and experiment with your favorite … Read more

Over the past year I’ve relied on a simple strategy I call Cook Once, Eat Twice for my weeknight dinners. Instead of preparing a brand-new dinner every night, I make one well-seasoned base recipe and intentionally transform the leftovers into a completely different meal the next day. This approach keeps dinners varied, saves time, and … Read more

What life skills will children and teens need to thrive in our fast-moving digital world? We can’t predict every specific skill that will matter in 20 years, but we do know two important things: children will need to know how to learn, and they will need strong interpersonal and practical “soft skills.” Meet a few … Read more

These dairy free blueberry turnovers are crispy and flaky on the outside, with a warm, creamy filling on the inside. They have a buttery croissant-like texture without dairy and are simple enough for any novice baker to prepare. Serve them for brunch, a special breakfast, or as a fruit-filled treat any time of day. Although … Read more

Try my Healthy BBQ Slow Cooker Meatballs for a Southern twist on classic Italian meatballs in a smoky marinara. This comforting, simple dinner is gluten-free and paleo-friendly. Serve them as-is or over zoodles, cauliflower rice, or regular rice. This Healthy BBQ Slow Cooker Meatballs recipe is one of my favorite “cheat” dinners. After watching shows … Read more

Happy Friday! Here’s a delicious side dish that deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving table: roasted Brussels sprouts finished with a white wine and shallot sauce. If you grew up without Brussels sprouts at family meals, like I did, you might not have appreciated them then. Now, roasted properly, they’re a favorite in my house … Read more

These aguas frescas are light, refreshing Mexican drinks made with only three simple ingredients. Choose your favorite fruit, a bit of sugar or your preferred sweetener, and filtered water, and you’ll have a cool, fruity beverage ready in minutes. These recipes are flexible — blend single fruits or combine flavors to create something unique and … Read more

My tomatillo salsa is zesty, slightly smoky, and has just the right amount of heat. It’s incredibly versatile—perfect for dipping chips, spooning over tacos or burritos, or stirring into soups for an extra punch. This easy salsa verde is fresh, bright, and comes together quickly. Ingredients for tomatillo salsa Tomatillos – the base of the … Read more

These Savory Cornbread Cookies are buttery, chewy, and packed with cornbread flavor. Each cookie is finished with a nutty sesame buttercream and drizzled with a warm soy sauce caramel for an unexpected, delicious twist. I developed this recipe after tasting a croissant topped with soy sauce caramel, green onions, and zested cured egg on a … Read more