A perfectly tender, flavorful, and seasonal salad that will convince you the words “kale” and “addictive” go together like Barack and Michelle.

Easy sweet cherry jam on your stovetop with just two ingredients and no pectin! This recipe works with fresh or frozen cherries.

I mentioned my semi-homemade streak last year in this post and am slightly embarrassed to say that it continued whenever I made something involving marinara-like sauce. My go-to was a store brand to which I would add my own spices because whenever I consulted my […]

Make better homemade salads with this collection of simple tips, an easy & good-for-you apple cider vinaigrette dressing recipe. After a sobering swimsuit try-on session and a horrifying facial break out, I recently committed to eating more greens. Fruits and veggies, especially dark, leafy greens, are […]

No shade to Sandra Lee but I am not typically one for semi-homemade cooking and baking. I never say never, though. Sometimes, shortcuts come in handy and these cupcakes are an example. I used :gasp: boxed yellow cake mix, canned pumpkin, and just two other simple […]

Caramel makes just about anything better. Anything. I used this sauce as a glaze on my pumpkin cupcakes but it’s so good that it merits its own dedicated post. It’s a glaze, a sauce, a dip, or a spread just depending on how much liquid you […]

I am nearing the end of my time in braces, and while I definitely partake in items from the “do not eat” list my orthodontist gave me oh so long ago, I also have a newfound appreciation for soft foods. One such is applesauce. Actually, […]

Sweet and Spicy Meatball Bowls are made of sweet, lean turkey meatballs over stir-fried veggies and rice then topped with crumbled Sriracha bacon!

Are you one of those people who likes _____-flavored foods but not _____ itself? I am that way when it comes to bananas. I like banana-flavored runts, jellybeans, banana nut bread, etc., but cannot eat a banana on its own. I happily ate bananas in […]

Easy, fluffy blueberry pancakes topped with a fruity blueberry compote