This Creamy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese combines Monterey Jack and Cheddar for a smooth, mild sauce inspired by a favorite local Texas BBQ side. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy, comforting dish that reheats well. Our family loves the creamy, saucy mac and cheese served at the local Texas BBQ joint. This stovetop … Read more
This chicken pesto pasta salad is anything but dry. Tossed in a bright pesto vinaigrette, it stays juicy and full of flavor. Serve it as a satisfying main for lunch or dinner, or bring it to BBQs, picnics, and summer gatherings as a crowd-pleasing side. 3 Reasons You’ll Love This Pesto Pasta Salad Moist and … Read more
Last week, the kids and I went blueberry picking with their cousins. After about forty-five minutes of enthusiastic picking—serious enough to feel like an Olympic event—we left the farm with honey sticks and large bags full of berries. With family visiting this week, Abigail wanted to surprise everyone with a homemade blueberry pie. I persuaded … Read more
Sometimes sugar cookie recipes require an annoying refrigeration step. I generally avoid recipes that call for chilling the dough for an hour or more—unless it’s for something truly special. This Easy Cut-Out Sugar Cookie recipe, however, does not require refrigeration and is delightfully simple. The ingredients are basic and the method is straightforward. There’s no … Read more
Holidays can be stressful, and adding a misunderstood, food-related autoimmune condition like celiac disease into the mix can make them even more challenging. Photos by Libby Penner on Unsplash Let’s have a chat. I’ve been thinking about the holiday season already because this year will be different for me: it’s my first gluten-free holiday season. … Read more
A stunning side dish, roasted rainbow carrots are easy to prepare and loved by everyone. Colorful carrots make a beautiful presentation for holidays and special dinners—use the freshest carrots you can find. If you buy carrots with the tops attached, save the greens to make a bright carrot-top chimichurri to serve alongside. The Perfect Special … Read more
Whole wheat flour, old-fashioned oats, pure maple syrup, ripe organic bananas, and a touch of vanilla come together to make light, fluffy banana muffins you’ll want to bake again and again. Everything mixes in one bowl for minimal cleanup: stir the wet ingredients, fold in the dry, spoon into a muffin tin, bake, and enjoy. … Read more
Brisket Pizza is a fantastic way to use leftover smoked brisket. Instead of ordering takeout or heating a frozen pie, make a fresh grilled pizza at home for dinner.
Homemade pizza is simple and flexible—any grilled meat transforms into a great pizza topping. Serve it with a grilled apple pie for dessert to finish pizza night on a high note.
Sautéed shrimp is a fast, flavorful, and highly adaptable dish that works for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or a simple meal when time is short. In just minutes the shrimp develop a delicate, tender texture and a bright, buttery taste that feels special without much effort. This recipe is ideal when you need something satisfying … Read more
This spicy, tender peri peri tofu is vegan, flavorful, and simple to prepare. Pressing the tofu is optional—sear briefly on each side, blend the peri-peri sauce, then simmer together until the sauce thickens. Peri-peri (or piri-piri) refers to small bird’s eye chilies, and the sauce became well known through Portuguese settlers in Africa. Whether it … Read more