Mulled wine is popular throughout Europe, especially at Christmas, and I was hooked from the first sip. While I can’t state authoritatively that this is the most traditional mulled wine recipe (there seem to be as many variations of mulled wine as there are European cafés in which to sip them), I’ve made enough batches over the years to state with confidence that this is the best mulled wine recipe....
As odd as it sounds, I find that as long as I have a good serving of protein first thing in the morning, I make better dietary choices all day long. This Sugar Cookie Overnight Protein Oatmeal and these Peanut Butter Protein Bars are two of my favorite easy ways to add extra protein to my breakfasts, and these lightly sweet, nutty oatmeal protein cookies have quickly become another. With 6 grams of protein per cookie, these cookies energize my body and keep me full all morning long (so do these Peanut Butter Protein Cookies)....
Brown butter peanut butter blossom cookies are the next-level version of a peanut butter cookie that’s so ubiquitous, I have memories of the mothers of my kindergarten classmates baking them for our annual Christmas party. In theory, peanut butter blossoms have everything going for them in the cookie department. They’re easy, their combination of chocolate and peanut butter is timeless and ever satisfying.They eliminate the difficult choice between candy or cookies for dessert....
You need to make this savory pumpkin appetizer at some point in the next 1.5 months. I’ll let you choose the occasion—Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, office Christmas party, New Year’s, or It’s Tuesday and I’m Feeling Fancy—but pretty please do not let the holidays slip away before you try it. Just like Whipped Feta Crostini, It’s creamy and toasty and tastes like something you’d eat at a sparkly cocktail party where your dress looks fabulous on you and everyone is laughing at your jokes....
Despite my penchant for creating lower-guilt versions of classic dishes, the “light” versions of certain foods cause me immediate skepticism. Dip falls into this category. Fear not, fellow healthy dip skeptics! This roasted red pepper dip is beyond satisfying, even for us real-deal dip lovers. Despite a short and nutritious ingredient list, the flavors here are bold and bright. A vibrant blend of roasted red peppers, fresh basil, garlic, and salty Parmesan cheese, this dip is full on flavor and low on fat....
These bacon cheese scones are fluffy on the inside, golden and lightly crisp at the edges, and if the words “bacon” and “cheddar” don’t cause you to hold your breath for a moment, then…well, I’m actually not sure I believe you. About These Savory Scones Whenever I travel, my favorite morning bites are often the warm pastries and bagels we pick up and eat at small cafe tables. Of all the treats behind the shiny bakery case, scones are one of my absolute favorites....
This sale is special because it is site-wide and you can score discounts on products that rarely go on sale (perfume and skincare are two big ones). Over the last few years, I’ve had a lot of fun (too much fun according to my bank account) testing out different skincare, makeup, and hair products. I look for items that are long-lasting, good-quality, and (unless it is something truly magical) are fairly-priced compared to the market....
I often post behind-the-scenes shots of the different recipes I’m testing, and I love seeing your reactions. Of all of the recipes I’ve posted to my story in the last few weeks, today’s simple combination of chicken and fresh tomatoes received the most requests. Don’t let the basic ingredient list or small number of steps in the skillet tomato chicken recipe fool you. This one-pan wonder hits every note on the flavor bar....
It’s also really really in the 140 bags of leaves that Ben and I raked this weekend. I grew up raking leaves with my dad watching my dad rake leaves, then jumping into them. It seemed like a romantic outdoor activity, at least to my eight-year-old self. Let me tell you, shredding the equivalent of 140 bags of leaves, stuffing those leaves into yard bags, then cramming them into your garage because the dump isn’t open until Tuesday is not romantic....
When it comes to holiday menus, my family is happily and unapologetically stuck in our ways. On Easter, we have ham. And on the day after Easter—and the day after that and maybe the day after that depending upon how crazy my grammy goes when she selects the ham at the butcher shop—we have ham and bean soup. Today’s recipe for a healthy slow cooker ham and bean soup is stellar if you have leftover holiday ham (as is this Ham Sweet Potato Frittata), and if you don’t, it works fabulously with store-bought, ready-made ham too....
With some baked goods, the love of the process alone can be satisfactory. Therapy is found in transforming ingredients like butter (or in the case of this Snickerdoodle Bread, Greek yogurt), sugar, and flour into something new. You can find fulfillment in a bite or two and then set the final product aside for whatever lucky person happens upon it next. Not Snickerdoodle Bread. Snickerdoodle Bread is more of a pop back into the kitchen on repeat situation....
Whether it occurred by happy accident or brilliant intention, the combo of strawberries and rhubarb is harmonic bliss. We owe a debt of gratitude (and extra large serving of crisp) to whomever first paired them. Strawberry and rhubarb is so good together, because the sweetness and jamminess of the strawberries is a fantastic pairing with the tartness of the rhubarb.Together, these ingredients taste better and more complex. The crown on our bubbly strawberry rhubarb filling is a golden, glorious crisp topping....
Friendly reminder that if you preorder the book from anywhere books are sold anytime between now and publication day (August 25th), I’ll email you an EXCLUSIVE bundle of bonus recipes that aren’t in the cookbook or anywhere else as a thank you. And of course, you’ll receive the book on publication day! (Find out more and get your free bonus recipes here.) Last week, I shared a behind the scenes look at how I tested the recipes in the cookbook, including the deets on the number of times each recipe was tested, what happened to the leftovers, and more....
Did a batch of vegan peanut butter cookies appear on your doorstep this week? If yes, we must be neighbors. (Surprise! It was me.) Coming up with a recipe for a perfect peanut butter cookie without butter or eggs took me four full tries, and it was absolutely worth it. The ultimate secret to this recipe is a boatload of peanut butter. The peanut butter adds richness to the cookies, holds them together, and proves that you can have a vegan peanut butter cookie that lives up to your most insistent cookie cravings....
At any given moment, you’ll find a minimum of four bags of different flavored chips in our pantry. Sandwiches (like Air Fryer Grilled Cheese) are one of our go-tos for fast lunches, and a sandwich doesn’t feel complete without a handful of chips. The air fryer is a wizard at making copycat healthy versions of deep-fried favorites like Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Onion Rings, and Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks....
When the summer heats up, this simple Asian cucumber salad is one of the side dish recipes I look forward to most. (This Black Bean Corn Salad is also on my list.) It’s quick, fresh, cooling, and alluring. Plus, it comes with an unexpected secret ingredient: honey-roasted peanuts. Beyond crunch, their touch of sweetness wakes up the cucumbers and pairs fantastically with the zippy sesame dressing. It truly makes this the best Asian cucumber salad recipe!...
Louder-and-prouder cousin to these popular Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts, today’s bacon wrapped Brussels sprouts skewers are evidence that even the most divisive of vegetables can garner universal approval with the help of a few key ingredients. And no, I’m not only talking about the bacon (though let’s be honest—as with these Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, it is the headliner here). But what is a star without its supporting cast? In addition to bacon, this recipe makes tasty use of the flavor lessons learned from these Balsamic Brussels Sprouts and my go-to Sauteed Brussels Sprouts, both of which use a touch of balsamic vinegar to keep the Brussels sprouts from tasting bitter (Brussels sprouts crave acid to taste their best)....
I grew up eating my Grandma Dorothy’s classic beef stroganoff recipe, so this homey dish has a special place in my heart. She often made comfort food for my sisters and me when we went over to visit her after church, so cooking and eating this dish reminds me of her in a special way. If you’ve never had beef stroganoff, it’s a rich, creamy beef and mushroom sauce served over noodles....
This post is sponsored by Freschetta. Side dish splendor! Amish broccoli cauliflower salad was a staple of many church potlucks growing up. As with most Midwestern “salads,” it was more about the bacon, mayo dressing, and cheese than it was about the vegetables. No offense to The Church Ladies intended, but considering how scrumptious, fresh, and sustaining broccoli and cauliflower can be (see this Broccoli Cranberry Salad and this Curry Roasted Cauliflower Salad for evidence), drowning their tasty potential with mayo felt like a missed opportunity to create something delicious AND nutritious....
The ingredients in this roasted butternut squash salad recipe are straightforward, but once combined, they create the complete, colorful, and glow-giving salad I associate with shiny gourmet grocery store cases. You’ll love opening your refrigerator and seeing a container of it waiting to be your lunch or dinner. How to Make the Best Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad The ingredients you’ll need for this tasty butternut squash recipe are: Roasted Butternut Squash....
