Memorial Day Menu: Vegan Burgers, Snacks, Sides, Desserts and Drinks Planning a long weekend gathering? Here are easy, crowd-pleasing vegan recipes that travel well, grill beautifully, and satisfy everyone. Many of these options are gluten-free or have gluten-free variations noted. Grilled Burgers and Sliders Make a batch of BBQ Lentil Veggie Burgers topped with a … Read more

Herb roasted olives with burrata bring bright Mediterranean flavors to your table and make an effortless, impressive appetizer. A mix of whole and chopped olives is combined with olive oil, sliced onion, smashed garlic, lemon peel, rosemary, thyme, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then baked until the oil is fragrant and the olives … Read more

Craving the warm, festive flavors of gingerbread without heating up the kitchen? This Holiday Gingerbread Butter is your answer. It’s a simple compound butter blended from softened unsalted butter, molasses, brown sugar, and cozy spices—ready in minutes and perfect for spreading on morning favorites. One spoonful delivers that unmistakable gingerbread aroma and flavor—molasses, ginger, cinnamon, … Read more

The classic tropical drink, this pina colada recipe blends rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and ice into a smooth, frozen cocktail. Perfect for cooling off on a hot afternoon or bringing a little island escape to your home, this version balances creamy coconut and bright pineapple for a deliciously refreshing experience. Pina Colada Ingredients … Read more

My Egg-Free Keto Crackers are a crunchy, low-carb snack with a familiar multi-grain cracker flavor—yet they are completely grain-free. They use a nourishing, high-fat, low-carb base of blanched almond flour, macadamia nuts, coconut flour, golden flaxmeal, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and hemp seeds for a satisfying texture and wholesome nutrition. How to Make … Read more

Jump to Recipe These small-batch brownies are rich, fudgy, and irresistibly chocolatey. Whipping the eggs and sugar creates a glossy, crinkly top while keeping the interior soft and gooey. This recipe is perfect when you want brownies but don’t need a full pan—yielding about eight generous slices from a single loaf pan. The texture is … Read more

Ready to simplify dinner without sacrificing flavor? These dump-and-go casserole dinners are perfect for busy evenings. They’re quick to assemble, easy to adapt, and ideal for anyone who needs a reliable, tasty weeknight meal. A fresh year is a great time to try new meals, and casseroles are a dependable choice. Whether you’re feeding a … Read more

Why I Love This Galette A galette—also called a crostata—is simply a free-form tart. I favor this version because it lets the tomatoes shine while keeping the process relaxed: the crust can be imperfect and still bake into a beautiful, rustic edge. It’s an easy way to make an impressive dish without fussing over a … Read more

I’ve been blogging since 2010, and I realized I’d never posted a scalloped potatoes recipe — until now. Scalloped potatoes are simply thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy sauce. To keep the dish lighter, I swap full-fat cream for 1% milk and use reduced-fat cheddar. Crispy bacon and sharp cheddar add plenty of flavor, … Read more