Ricotta, Bosc Pear & Walnut Puff Pastry Tart

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It’s FRIDAY! I’m celebrating the end of a long week — I’ve been under the weather and went through way too many tissues — so I needed something sweet, creamy and comforting. I made this on a puff pastry playday and I’m so glad I did. The tart brings together things I love: fresh ricotta, … Read more

Summer Bucket List Ideas for Toddlers, Kids, and Teens

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School’s out — and summer is officially here! My kids are excited, and after a few mornings of sleeping in, they’re ready for all the fun that comes with long, sunny days. Together we created summer bucket lists packed with activities they love and memories we hope will last. I hadn’t written a formal bucket … Read more

Baked Gluten-Free Jam Doughnuts Recipe for Light, Fluffy Pastries

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My Gluten Free Jam Doughnuts are full of jammy goodness, coated in sugar and baked in the oven so you can skip frying without losing any of the treat appeal. These baked jam doughnuts (also called jelly donuts in the US) are gluten free and suitable for people with coeliac disease. They can also be … Read more

Creamy Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding with Cottage Cheese

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This Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding with Cottage Cheese is a simple, wholesome dessert that delivers a rich, chocolatey flavor with minimal effort. Made from sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of cinnamon, it combines familiar pantry ingredients into a velvety mousse-like pudding that’s both satisfying and … Read more

Vegetarian Quinoa Enchilada Casserole for Light Weeknight Meals

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Skinny, Vegetarian Quinoa Enchilada Casserole No ratings yet Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 15 minutes mins Bake Time: 35 minutes mins Total Time 50 minutes mins Course Main Course Cuisine American, Mexican Servings 6 Calories 293 kcal Ingredients Ingredients for Casserole: 1 cup quinoa, uncooked and rinsed 1 cup onions, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, … Read more

Leftover Carnitas? Quick Recipes to Reuse and Reinvent Them

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Anytime I make this amazing pork carnitas—or classic American BBQ pulled pork, brisket, and similar roasts—there are usually leftovers. I don’t like wasting food, so I vacuum-seal and freeze the extras. Yet when it’s time to use them, good leftover carnitas recipes can be hard to find. That ends here. This recipe shows how to … Read more

Dutch Baby Apple Pancake Recipe: Fluffy Oven-Baked Breakfast

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I hope you’ve been enjoying the holidays with family and friends. We’ve had a busy season here. It started at Thanksgiving when someone brought a nasty cold into the house and it spread to everyone. It came around twice, which isn’t surprising given all the shopping, errands, cooking, and visits with loved ones — all … Read more

Low-Carb Peanut Butter Cookies: Keto-Friendly Recipe

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Enjoy these soft, chewy Keto Peanut Butter Cookies studded with dark chocolate chips. Each cookie is roughly 3 net carbs, making them an excellent low-carb treat that still satisfies a sweet tooth. This recipe is a low-carb take on the classic flourless peanut butter cookie many of us remember from childhood. The familiar fork-crisscross top … Read more

Sprinkle Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe — Soft, Chewy, Crowd-Pleasing

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These Sugar Cookie Bars are truly the best — soft, chewy, buttery, and finished with a silky buttercream and plenty of sprinkles. They deliver classic sugar cookie flavor without becoming cakey, and they’re simple to make. I just turned 30 and wanted to celebrate with something special, so I revisited this crowd-favorite recipe. Originally shared … Read more

Spooky Halloween S’mores Recipes for a Festive Treat

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If you love October treats, these Spooky Halloween S’mores are a perfect seasonal twist on the classic campfire favorite. They still have the crunchy graham crackers, melty chocolate, and gooey marshmallow texture we all adore, but Halloween Peeps bring a festive, fun look and flavor that kids and adults both enjoy. The recipe uses only … Read more