Whether you are a) seeking fresh ideas for easy, better-for-you side dishes, b) are in desperate need of an efficient way to use up your zucchini supply, or secret answer c) all of the above, this easy sautéed zucchini with Parmesan delivers. It’s simple, tasty, and even better re-crisped lightly on the stove the next day, so you can make a big batch tonight and enjoy the leftovers as the week goes on....

FavoritePinShare These sour cream pancakes are perfectly fluffy and soft. Their delightful taste pairs perfectly with any syrup that you love and your entire family will go crazy over these! Pancakes are always a huge hit in our home and there are so many out there that we love! Try out our Grandma’s perfect fluffy pancakes, these lemon ricotta pancakes or these delicious banana pancakes. Fluffy Sour Cream Pancakes Recipe Delicious pancakes are my go-to meal, especially in the summertime and on holidays and weekends when the kids are out of school....

FavoritePinShare Black bean and corn salad is loaded with tons of flavor and amazing and fresh ingredients! It is the perfect choice for lunch, a side dish, or even an appetizer! This salad is easy and delicious and mixes up fast! If you love salad then this Summer Corn Salad, Chilled Cucumber Tomato Salad, or this yummy California Spaghetti Salad are a few more that you should try! Black Bean and Corn Salad I love a fresh salad!...

This week’s episode is for anyone who’s ever found themselves frustrated at having to make dinner night after night… ok yes that’s all of us! I chat with Kendra Adachi, the New York Times Bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way and creator of The Lazy Genius Podcast. As a systems expert and professional permission giver, Kendra helps others stop doing it all for the sake of doing what matters....

FavoritePinShare Fresh peach jam can easily be made at home to enjoy all year round. Ripe Summer peaches, sugar, lemon, and pectin quickly turn into a delicious jam with no canning required. Peach jam is versatile and can be a delicious topping to so many recipes. I love having it on hand to use whenever we need it. My kids love spooning this jam on top of French toast, drizzled over ice cream, or on warm homemade rolls right out of the oven....

FavoritePinShare Garlic Butter Herb Steak and Mushrooms is a perfectly juicy steak cooked in a skillet with a garlic herb butter and mushrooms. This is an easy restaurant meal that your family will love! We also love these other steak recipes from the blog! Lemon Garlic Butter Flank Steak, Grilled Steak Fajita Skewers or Slow Cooker Philly Cheesesteaks are all winners at our house. Garlic Butter Herb Steak and Mushrooms You can obviously tell that we love steak at our house and my 10-year-old isn’t stopping the requests....

Today we are making Gemista! If you’re wondering what that is, it’s essentially Greek stuffed tomatoes. It’s a stuffed tomato recipe that’s packed with ground beef, a tomato sauce, and cauliflower rice. The meat stuffed tomatoes are then baked until they are soft and tender and so tasty. It’s been on my “recipes to make” list for a while, and I’m sorry I waited so long, these baked stuffed tomatoes make a fantastic meal!...

FavoritePinShare These pizza sliders are about to become your new favorite appetizer. Brushed with a buttery Italian seasoning glaze and filled with all of your favorite pizza toppings, each bite is truly irresistible! Sliders are the best way to enjoy all of your favorite foods in a bite-sized portion. Cheeseburger, buffalo chicken, and ham and cheddar sliders are more of my absolute favorites! They get devoured at every event I bring them to....

FavoritePinShare This list of healthy air fryer recipes is filled with delicious vegetables and meals that your whole family will love! With an air fryer, you don’t have to cook everything in oil to get that deliciously crispy texture! I love cooking with my air fryer, and if I can make it healthy, that’s even better! Try out some of my favorite air fryer recipes like this easy air fryer broccolini, this yummy “roasted” cauliflower, or these delicious potato wedges....

Walking down a snack aisle in the grocery store elicits a lot of eye rolling and groaning from me. Just about every product that is touting itself as a healthy way to give you energy throughout the day is really filled to the brim with sugar and artificial ingredients. I’m all for a balanced diet but most of these snacks are just processed fake food. Luckily there’s a bunch of other options to keep as feeling satiated between meals… Nuts....

I am a lifetime consumer of and enthusiast for hot chocolate. Growing up, Santa left us multipacks of different flavored instant hot chocolates in our stockings (and sometimes, he still does!). When I studied abroad in France, I went crazy for the intensely rich French Hot Chocolate sold in Paris cafes. It’s so thick, the serve it along side a big bowl of whipped cream so you can stir in the cream to “thin” it out (heaven!...

The universe must have anticipated my needs. These soft, chewy oatmeal cookies are going to be key players in this weekend’s marathon unpacking session at our new house. I highly recommend them for all of your sweet treat and pick-me-up snack moments too. If you’ve been looking for the consummate healthy oatmeal cookie recipe, look no further. These thick and goodie-packed low calorie oatmeal cookies are made from wholesome ingredients, yet they taste like a true treat!...

It’s my birthday tomorrow so I thought we’d have some fun on today’s post. Let’s talk about real life celebrity sightings or encounters! I have a few, and I can’t pick “the best one” so I’m going to tell you them all. 1) On our very first trip to New York we were on the same flight as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and stood next to him at the baggage carousel. OK - I had no idea who he was and Adam pointed him out....

Love chicken dinners? Love slow cooker meals? Love Italian food? Then you will LOVE this slow cooker chicken cacciatore recipe! This healthy chicken cacciatore is packed with protein and plenty of vegetables that are slowly cooked for maximum flavor and minimal work. And of course, it’s low carb and keto. But everyone – no matter what diet they follow – will enjoy this Crock Pot chicken cacciatore. I’m sharing a lot of low carb serving ideas for crock pot chicken cacciatore below, but in my house we love having it over zoodles and topped with plenty of grated Parmesan cheese....

Growing up, breakfast revolved around 3 main ingredients: black coffee, french bread and butter. Other types of food were occasionally appreciated, but if bread, coffee or butter were missing… boy, oh boy… not a good start to the day. Especially because we would have to deal with the fury of the dragon (my mom’s bad mood!) for the rest of the day. The bread of choice? Any type of french bread: usually little french rolls that are sold in any neighborhood padaria (Brazilian bakeries that specialize mostly in bread) or french baguettes....

FavoritePinShare These taste exactly like a Twix bar with a delicious shortbread crust, caramel center, and a chocolate layer on top. The best part about them is that you can make them right at home! I love a good homemade treat. Especially when they have caramel in them! Try out this delicious caramel apple upside-down cake, this caramel apple pie and these amazing and classic homemade caramel apples. Homemade Twix Bars Recipe I have had these Twix Bars on my list of things to make ever since I started the blog....

Make the holidays even sweeter by gifting this delicious and festive hot cocoa mix to your loved ones! Tick tock! Christmas is fast approaching! Have you bought all the gifts yet? No? Are you desperately searching for easy edible gifts that you can do-it-yourself? I got ya! This Hot Cocoa Mix is the answer to your quest! Just combine all the ingredients, transfer to a mason jar and decorate with festive ribbons/twine/tags and voila, a perfect Christmas gift....

Despite all the popular terminology surrounding the keto diet, “net carbs” remains elusive. Many nutrition labels don’t clearly label them, but they’re important to keep in mind if you’re tracking carb intake. This begs the question: What are net carbs, are total carbs vs net carbs the same thing, and why should you know how to calculate them (or at least have a carb calculator for them)? This article does the deep diving for you....

From traditional toppings to terrific transformations, these tried and true secrets will make your boxed brownies taste delightfully homemade. As a baker, I LOVE shortcuts and I’m not ashamed to whip out a box of brownie mix. But why not make grannie proud by adding a few twists and toppings of your own. If you’re looking for some inspiration, I’ve got 18 marvelous ways to make your box brownies better....

FavoritePinShare All I have to hear is the word, Churros, and my mouth starts to water. Light fluffy dough is fried and then covered in cinnamon and sugar, totally heavenly! That cinnamon and sugar flavor is a complete classic that makes for fantastic treats! Try my Waffles, Cheesecake, or Cupcakes to see what I mean! Homemade Churros Recipe Whether your love for churros began at your local fair or from the well-known Disneyland favorite, with this churro recipe, you can now make them at home....