Loaded with fresh seasonal berries and the best maple candied pecans! This easy kale salad is the perfect side dish for summer! If fruit on salads used to feel odd to you, this mixed berry kale salad with lemon poppy seed dressing may change your mind. Kale becomes tender when massaged, and paired with strawberries, … Read more

This Dairy Free Gingerbread Smoothie is a festive, quick recipe perfect for the holidays. Fresh grated ginger combined with blackstrap molasses, creamy coconut yogurt and banana creates a rich, warming flavor. It’s an ideal dairy-free breakfast or snack that takes about five minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed by the whole family. If you … Read more

Oh my gourd-ness, Halloween is nearly here, and these Halloween splatter pumpkins make a quick, eye-catching decoration. With a few inexpensive craft pumpkins and some paint, you can create whimsical yet spooky decor in no time. (Photo by Viana Boenzli) Join 500+ cozy folks for weekly recipes, crafts & good vibes – from my home … Read more

This one-pot easy vegan mushroom gravy is creamy, savory and rich in umami, yet simple to make. It’s perfect for a midweek dinner, poured over a bowl of creamy vegan mashed potatoes, or used to elevate a holiday spread for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Why You’ll Love This Easy Vegan Mushroom Gravy Recipe This rich mushroom … Read more

I hope everyone has had a wonderful week. I’ve been busy preparing for my first in-person blogger conference, Food Blog Forum at Disney World, where I’ll meet about 100 fellow food lovers. I’m excited to connect with so many creative people. Before the party begins, I want to remind you about the Pampered Chef giveaway … Read more

Easter Dirt Cups are a playful, colorful dessert that’s ideal for spring gatherings and Easter celebrations. Kids love helping assemble these cups and even more so eating them. You only need a few simple ingredients: instant vanilla pudding, crushed Oreo cookie crumbs for the “dirt,” whipped topping, gel food coloring in pastel shades, and festive … Read more

We talk a lot about inspiration here at Half Baked. Our site exists to spark ideas, and time and time again we see a great cake can be inspired by almost anything—a wedding invitation, a pillow, jewelry, or a pretty plate. Today’s design grew from a collection of ladylike stoneware plates from Anthropologie. Usually cake … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my full disclosure policy. This easy apple compote is jammy, sweet, and warmly spiced with cinnamon. Its texture and flavor are very similar to apple pie filling, making it a versatile topping or filling for many desserts and breakfast dishes. It’s especially delicious stirred into oatmeal, layered … Read more

This classic green bean casserole — made with frozen green beans, crispy fried onions, and condensed cream of mushroom soup — is doubled to fill a 9×13-inch casserole dish. It’s a dependable holiday side that’s straightforward to prepare and perfect for Thanksgiving or any family gathering. Made with simple pantry ingredients and an irresistible crunchy … Read more

Spring has arrived and I’m eager to fire up my smoker and try the smoked meatball ideas I’ve been developing all winter. Grilling and smoking are my favorite ways to cook, and my wife kindly tolerates my passion for smoke and flames as long as it stays outside. I’ve smoked beef, pork, poultry, seafood, vegetables, … Read more