Photography by Coral Von Zumwalt This recipe for Avocado Hummus looks so amazing and perfect for summer parties. It’s topped with pomegranate and nigella seeds, which add a sweet and spicy flavor.

I have an intense allergy to dust. So intense that if triggered, it takes me days to get rid of the sniffles and sinus issues that result. After a few days using yucky medications, I need something more natural to…

    {photos by  Cannelle et Vanille} Lemon. Cream. Cookies. Don’t they look amazing? I’ll be attempting this recipe soon, me thinks.  

I saw a recipe for chicken and caramelized onion quesadillas on the Fearless Homemaker and immediately cried a little inside. Quesadillas are one of my favorite foods, but I haven’t been able to indulge because they contain grains and dairy….

For those of you that woke up this morning thinking, “Holy crap it’s Valentine’s Day and I’ve done nothing for the kids!!” Here’s a few recipes that have caught my eye (and ramped up those sugar cravings). Picture above, Red Velvet…

We’re slowly adjusting to this new way of eating. I hate to call it a diet, because it’s become a way of life. After the first two weeks, my body adjusted to a dairy and grain free diet. I feel…

When we started the Paleo Diet, I wasn’t completely convinced I would like it. In fact, the thought of weeks without cheese, milk, flour, butter, and hummus sounded like hell. But I have to admit, these recipes have been crazy…

I’m obsessed with Panko bread crumbs right now. So when I saw this recipe for panko fried pickles, I let out a little squeak of delight. They look amazing. Are fried pickles found nationally? I’ve only seen them in Southern…

Have you seen the flat marshmallows made specifically for smores? Well, they’re also perfect for a hot chocolate bar. I used a mini Christmas tree cookie cutter dipped in flour to cut out these for our family party. Both kids…

Forget the stale, tiny mints of 80′s weddings and 90′s office parties. These little bits of buttery heaven melt in your mouth. They’re the perfect mix of sugar and mint, and take little to no time to mix and shape….

So there I stood in my kitchen. On the second day of a Christmas baking bonanza. Frustrated because my divinity turned into nougat. And the royal icing? After several teaspoons of vanilla bean paste and almond extract it still tasted like…

Vanilla bean is one of those ingredients that I’ve just now started using. Because of the high cost ($3-4 per bean), it isn’t cost effective to use in everything. But in certain recipes there’s no extract that can match it….

Say the title ten times in a row, then head over to What Megan’s Making for a great Christmas treat recipe.

Don’t these salted caramels look amazing? Find the easy recipe on Inspired Taste.

Imagine yourself holding a warm mug of spiced cider sipped while sitting in front of a fire. The house is clean and quiet. The logs crackle and spark as they give off the kind of heat that warms you all…

I have to confess that I’m not a huge fan of homemade stuffings. They can be heavy on celery, and light on seasonings. To be completely honest, I have a weakness for Stove Top stuffing-that process and mushy holiday staple….

Macaroni and cheese is a Thanksgiving Day staple at my in-law’s annual dinner. Made by y sister-in-law, the baked dish disappears faster than anything else in the serving line, including the desserts. But what’s wrong with having two types of…

Apple Cider Vinegar. Cinnamon. Cocoa. Three ingredients I’ve never before used in chili and, after making this batch, three ingredients I will never again do without. All three popped up in various recipes as I researched the perfect chili ingredients….

Grits are a southern staple at holiday breakfasts, brunches, lunches, dinners and parties. But I must confess, they tend to be bland and watery. Which is quite a shame, because if they’re done right, grits can become a household favorite. These…

Looking for the perfect holiday beverage? Try our healthy version of the Pumpkin Spice Latte. We make it with decaf coffee and everyone from the adults to the children loves it. What I love about the recipe is that its…

I must confess. I typically skip the first two holidays of the fall and go straight into Christmas planning in early October. We don’t have children to dress up for Halloween and have only hosted one Thanksgiving dinner while living…

Pupmkin is one of those fall standards that can be used as a base for so many different recipes: breads, soups, pies, relish, trifle, cakes, even lasagna. Pumpkin soup is one of the healthiest ways of enjoying that flavor. Skip…

Technically speaking, brining “makes cooked meat moister by hydrating the cells of its muscle tissue before cooking, via the process of osmosis, and by allowing the cells to hold on to the water while they are cooked, via the process…

This is one of those dinners that is looks difficult, but is actually very easy. It may result in a lot of dirty pans, but the end result is worth it. I served over mashed cauliflower as a healthier alternative…

Enchiladas are a great dish to make if you’re trying to teach your children to cook. The hardest item to accomplish is deseeding the tomatoes. Even small children can shred chicken, and it gives them a sense of accomplishment. Plus,…

Without fail, as soon as the weather cools off, I start craving pot roast. I’m not alone in this. My husband will start murmuring about fork-tender roast. A giant version of this meal will show up at Sunday night dinners….

We finished our sugar fast on October 2nd, making it a full 8 weeks with no soft drinks, one or two sugar free ice cream scoops, and enough practice turning down sweets to feel like sugar sobriety was something we…

I love chicken pot pie with a passion. It’s a comfort food that always satisfies, but the only recipes I have are filled with butter (one stick or more) and pie crust made with white flour. I started researching and…

This recipe is perfect for cool fall nights. It’s one of those that will become a family favorite, like Shepherd’s Pie, because of the variety of flavors. Having a dinner party? It makes a great entree and side, served with…

After the success of the Buffalo Wings and Ranch Dressing and the Lemon Orzo Salad, I expected this recipe for Pork Meatballs with Parsley and Red Onion to knock me out of the park. Alas, it did not. Olive Magazine…