15 Cocktail Tips & Tricks – How to Make a Great Cocktail at Home

Being gluten-free doesn’t mean that you have to skip dessert! You’ll find lots of tasty treats in the list of 30+ delicious gluten-free dessert recipes below. There are cookies, cakes, bars, truffles, pies, cheesecakes and more in this collection of gluten-free dessert ideas. Some are easy recipes, while others require a little more finesse. All of …

Looking for a tasty breakfast idea that you can make in 30 minutes? Try this stovetop granola recipe! It has the same great taste of store bought granola has, without any of the preservatives or additives. This recipe for stovetop granola uses honey and brown sugar for sweetening instead of refined sugar and it has lots …

This Weight Watchers banana bread is moist, healthy, and just 2 WW points per serving. The WW oatmeal banana bread recipe is made with ripe bananas, old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and a few other simple pantry ingredients. It’s a low-point bread that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or using up overripe bananas. It’s a …

This gluten-free muesli recipe contains no wheat, no added sugar, and is packed with nuts, seeds, and healthy fats. It’s great for those busy mornings when you don’t have time to spend preparing a cooked breakfast. It fits a Paleo or Whole30 diet plan and tastes amazing. This breakfast recipe is versatile—you can add your …

This homemade Paleo Worcestershire sauce recipe is a healthy twist on the classic pantry staple—and surprisingly simple to make.  Traditional Worcestershire sauce contains soy, sugar, molasses and is high in salt. This recipe calls for gluten-free swaps and Paleo-friendly replacements for a cleaner, healthier flavor. The homemade sauce features three Paleo-friendly ingredients: fish sauce for umami, …

Are you looking for a new homemade dressing? Give this delicious spicy almond butter dressing recipe a try. It has an Asian flair and is perfect to serve on salads of spiralized noodles. It fits into a Paleo and Whole30 diet plan and is super-easy to make. This yummy dressing is a lovely blend of …

This healthy apple coconut breakfast bowl is made from dates, Granny Smith apples, nuts, and unsweetened coconut flakes drizzled with sunflower nut butter and topped with fruit and nuts. The recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and fits into a Paleo diet plan. Best of all, it comes together in just minutes! This healthy breakfast bowl is …

Let’s learn how to make clarified butter (also known as drawn butter), which is a staple on both the Paleo and Whole30 diet plans. What is clarified butter? Simply put, it’s butter that has been processed to remove water and milk solids, leaving behind pure butterfat. It is often used by those following the Paleo diet …

If eating healthier was one of your New Year’s resolutions, stay on track with one of these healthy recipes. They are tasty, easy, and perfect for losing weight. This group of recipes will take you all the way through the day, from breakfast to dinner hour, and also give you a couple of ideas for …

It’s so hard to remember all the kitchen conversions you need for cooking. This common kitchen measurements cheat sheet help keep that information handy! This free printable has the most common kitchen measurements in one handy chart. Just a quick glance and your conversion is done for you! How easy is that? Get this free …

Looking for a healthy recipe to use up leftover turkey? Try making this Whole30 Turkey Hash for breakfast! Like most Whole30 recipes, this breakfast hash is jam-packed with nutritious vegetables and lean protein. This combination of ingredients will keep you full until lunchtime and gives you a great start to the day. Keep reading to get …

Looking for a savory comfort food casserole with full-bodied flavor? This hearty Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie a great option! I’ve made a few easy substitutes to the traditional English shepherd’s pie recipe to make it Paleo, gluten-free and Whole30 versions of the dish without sacrificing any of the flavor. Keep reading to get the Whole30 shepherd’s …

Looking for a cocktail recipe to make for a weekend brunch or for some hair of the dog after a night out? Try making this spicy Bloody Mary recipe! It’s full of flavor, and has just the right amount of heat. Anyone who likes vodka and can handle some heat will love this drink. Keep reading …

Every New Year’s Day we make this split pea soup recipe in my home. This crock pot recipe is not only delicious but a lucky food as well. It was my grandmother’s recipe and she swore that if you ate split pea soup on New Year’s Day, it would mean that money would be prosperous …

These Christmas kiss cookies are an adaptation of the classic peanut butter blossom recipe. Instead of a peanut butter base, this recipe uses sugar cookie dough. The chocolate kiss in the center of the cookie gives it the signature look, and the red and green sprinkles dress up the cookie for the holidays. These cookies …

Building a gingerbread house starts with the right dough. This gingerbread recipe for building holiday houses makes a sturdy dough that holds its shape and supports candy decorations. The recipe uses pantry staples and bakes to create strong, even pieces that won’t warp or crack. You’ll learn how to mix, roll, and bake the dough …

This homemade Italian bread recipe has a delightfully crusty texture and farm fresh herb seasoning. The easy recipe is so simple that anyone can easily make a crusty herb bread! Artisan breads like this are always the hit of any gathering. The flavor and texture of this beats store bought bread any day of the …

This crock pot chicken corn soup is the latest addition to my long list of chicken crock pot recipes. Prep this meal during the day and let the slow cooker to all the work! There’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of soup when the weather starts to get colder. This slow cooker chicken …

This recipe for pumpkin cream cheese dip is easy to make and so delicious. It’s a creamy dip that is made of pumpkin puree and cream cheese with a splash of bourbon! I am always looking for easy appetizers to serve at parties. This pumpkin dip recipe with cream cheese is a favorite of my …

Try making this banana chocolate chip muffins recipe. This easy breakfast recipe, taste great and makes a perfect grab-and-go breakfast. Do you need to use up some ripe bananas? These amazing muffins have a natural sweetness that comes from using ripe bananas.  Keep reading for the banana chocolate chip muffins recipe. Ingredients for these banana chocolate …

Two of my favorite Italian meals are lasagna and fettuccini Alfredo. I have combined them together to make these chicken Alfredo roll ups. The recipe gives all the flavors of both dishes but in small individual sized parcels. This lasagna roll up recipe is a fun way to bring Italian comfort food to the table …

These butterscotch squares are a delicious bar recipe that would be a great choice for any party dessert table. You will be amazed how quickly these squares disappear.  These blondies are filled with sweet butterscotch morsels that give them a flavorful center. They also have chopped pecans which give them a crunchy texture. Keep reading to get …

Now that fall is here, it’s finally pumpkin season! I’ve compiled a list of 50 of the best pumpkin recipes to celebrate. No matter what you like to eat, you’ll find something in this list that works for you! There’s desserts, savory dishes, breads, drinks and more. I’ve made sure to include recipes that fit …

A coconut dream bar is a decadent bar dessert made in layers. Also called Hello Dolly bars, 7-layer bars, and magic cookie bars, they are always a hit when I take them to potluck dinners. These layered slices are quick to prepare and incredibly delicious. With their combination of sweetened condensed milk, pecans, chocolate chips, toasted coconut, …

 These cheesy scalloped potatoes are a perfect fall side dish. The creamy cheese sauce gives the potatoes a richness that is so delicious.  Every time I serve this recipe, it disappears quickly. And if you do happen to have any left, it is great heated up later and even tastes good cold. This recipe for cheesy …

Many of the crock pot recipes that I feature on my blog are a version of my mother’s favorite recipes. These slow cooker Boston baked beans are no exception! I grew up eating my mother’s Boston baked beans on Saturday nights. She used to make her recipe on the stove but I’ve adapted her recipe …