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The Best Gingerbread Cookies Recipe During this time of year, these Holiday Gingerbread Cookies are always made, along with many of my other usual baked goods for gift giving like my shortbread cookies, rugelach, or amaretti cookies. If there’s any left, I always love to sit down with friends or family and enjoy a wonderful cup of java with some of these wonderfully festive treats. These are one of the most traditional Christmas cookies out there for many households, and are so much fun to decorate with everyone....

The Perfect Christmas Cookies Shortbread cookies are a Christmas favorite, I don’t know a single person who doesn’t love these cookies. Not only are they great at Christmas time, but I love them year round because they’re so simple to make, not to mention perfect with a cup of coffee or tea! I don’t think there’s another cookie that’s more popular than this one around the holidays. They’re incredibly delicious with a wonderfully flaky and crumbly texture, shockingly easy to make and utterly buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious!...

Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipe I’ve always been a big fan of tuna salads and macaroni salads alike. It’s the perfect mash-up and I can’t believe I haven’t shared this amazing salad before with you! This is a perfect marriage of flavor right here, from the flaky savoury tuna to the bright peas, the acidic onion, and the perfectly al dente pasta – you’re about to fall in love with this side dish!...

I just love making this Turkey Hummus and Veggie Wrap when I’m craving something light yet fulfilling. The creamy hummus pairs wonderfully with the lean, savory slices of turkey and the crunch of fresh veggies like cucumbers and bell peppers, all snugly wrapped in a soft tortilla. It’s my go-to for a quick lunch or snack, perfectly balancing taste and nutrition, and I’m always amazed at how something so simple can be so deliciously satisfying....

Ingredients You’ll Need Just like my famous chicken vegetable soup, this recipe doesn’t call for chicken broth. Simmering veggies and spices in water will create a flavorful broth and save money simultaneously. (Plus, store-bought broth can compete with the flavor you’re going for.) This recipe starts with the basics, like onion, carrots, garlic, and celery, and then takes it a step further by adding turmeric and ginger. Sweet potatoes make it extra filling and comforting, but you could also add other veggies, like baby spinach or kale....

You can use it in many sweet recipes, from lemon bars to a soft lemon cake, and you can also eat it with a spoon straight out of the saucepan. Check out our Best Easy Desserts Ingredients Instructions How to use vegan lemon curd? Variations Storage More Lemon Dessert Ideas Vegan curd is easier to make than a regular one and is absolutely delicious. To make it, you’ll need a whisk and a saucepan with a thick bottom, so the curd doesn’t stick....

First, I need to keep my hubris in check. A friend of mine asked me to sign up for the Spartan Race in San Francisco, and I said yes without actually researching what physical torture I’m about to put my body through. My thought process: I work out several times a week, so I should be able to complete everything. Hubris. It finally dawned on me yesterday that I should look up a video on the obstacle course....

The star of this recipe is my Vegan Nacho Cheese sauce, which is made with NO nutritional yeast. It reminds me of the cheese dip you’d get at a movie theater or baseball game! It’s delicious as a dip for chips, but I think I love it even more in these dairy-free quesadillas. Why You’ll Love Them They’re filling. The addition of black beans and veggies add filling fiber and protein to this meal, without weighing you down....

The thing that I noticed most about millet when I first tried it, is how much it tastes like corn. It’s remarkably similar! I’ve always had it in the back of my mind that I would try to make a “cornbread” with it one day, so I decided this would be the year I figured it out. The resulting bread tastes downright amazing, if I do say so myself. It’s the perfect alternative for those who need to avoid corn, and it’s surprisingly easy to prepare, too....

I love this time of year because I get to bake and bake and bake until I can’t bake anymore. So that’s what I did this past weekend. Hung out with friends, baked and ate lots of cookies. Don’t you just love when you get stuck at home doing your all time favorite thing? Among the many many cookies we made this weekend are these adorable walnut cookies. Aren’t they just the cutest?...

Nearly all whipped Brie recipes I’ve seen serve the cheese with a generous drizzle of honey and other seasonings. But when I first saw the whipped Brie video, I wondered if it would taste good with my homemade chili oil on top. My goodness, it is so delicious! The chili oil adds a layer of smoky, garlicky, and spicy flavor to the Brie and honey. I genuinely had to stop myself from eating too much at once!...

Long days, warm nights, but nothing says summer more than sitting on a patio drinking sangria. It’s bright, sweet, fruity, and always served ice cold. Sharing it with your friends and family is even better. This versatile cocktail will be so good no matter what ratio of ingredients you use. Throw in a little more of this, less of that, no need to measure! Have fun with this recipe and make it your own....

This drink isn’t only fun, it’s tasty! I’ve heard that the Starbucks version tastes like an orange creamsicle, so I added a little orange juice to this smoothie to mimic that flavor, but it’s also loaded with antioxidant-rich blueberries and frozen banana to replicate the bold purple color. The addition of chia seeds make this shake look more “spooky,” like the Starbucks drink, and they also make this smoothie more filling....

In case you’re like me, and have an abundance of pumpkin sitting around in your kitchen, I thought I’d share a collection of my favorite healthy pumpkin recipes. I hope you’ll enjoy them throughout the holiday season! — Grain-Free Pumpkin Bars This is one of my all-time favorite recipes, holidays or not! This version is made with almond butter, but if you need a nut-free bar, be sure to try my Coconut Flour Pumpkin Bars instead!...

Do you know what time it is? It’s time to bake cookies again. I know, I’m one to talk, I have not started baking a single cookie yet. But we still have time girls! And gents, of course. Here is a collection of my all time favorite Christmas cookies, from my classic shortbread cookies, to chocolate sugar cookies, to biscottis, and my favorite chocolate fudge cookies. I am not one to ever say no to a cookie....

Whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or a satisfying dinner, zucchini can be the star or a nutritious supporting ingredient. We’ve also included easy dessert ideas that showcase zucchini’s ability to add moisture and nutrition to baked goods. Each meal on this list is designed to be simple and approachable, perfect for busy weeknights and lazy weekends. So grab your grater, spiralizer, or chef’s knife and explore the delicious world of zucchini recipes....

Whether you aim to clean up your diet, commit to a new fitness routine, stick to your budget, or tackle another personal goal, I’ve noticed that people who are most successful at reaching and maintaining their goals tend to make small, manageable changes. Choose Your New Year’s Goals Wisely This year, I’d encourage you to aim for healthy eating changes that aren’t so challenging that they leave you feeling isolated in social situations, or have you bending over backwards to bring your own meals everywhere because you’ve given yourself such strict dietary restrictions....

This month’s theme for The Recipe Redux is “Spooky Spices,” using spices, herbs, or rubs that have been lurking in our drawers for a long time. I knew exactly the perfect spice in my kitchen that fit the bill: star anise. Star anise is one of those spices that you usually find in Chinese households. Not to be confused with aniseeds, star anise is also one of the spices in Chinese five-spice powder (one of my favorite spice blends)....

Super Easy Artisan Bread Recipe This is a recipe I’ve shared with you over 10 years ago when I first started my blog, and it’s a recipe you guys love. It’s a bread recipe that’s perfect if you’re just beginning to bake, and want to try your hand at baking bread. This is the ideal bread for you to start with. It requires only 4 ingredients, and it’s incredibly easy to make....

You know what? I have never made risotto until a couple months ago when I decided it was about time to see what the big deal is, because as we all know risotto does have a reputation for being fussy, time consuming, and of course for being served at high end restaurants. Well just like any other time I want to learn something I watch a million youtube videos until I know all the ins and outs of whatever it is I’m trying to learn....