Destined to be topped with ice cream, I have no doubt EVERYONE (no matter their diet) will fancy this gluten free apple dessert! With so many past stops along the fruit crisp, cobbler, and crumble highway, I like to think of myself as a well-traveled connoisseur. You might be thinking that after creating a scrumptious Vegan Apple Crisp (which is dairy-free and features the addictive addition of coconut) and the spectacular Everyone’s Invited Apple Crisp from my Well Plated Cookbook (which has a surprise ingredient addition that you’ll need a copy to discover!...

As much as we like to think that we know something about Greek food – we generally don’t. Pastitsio is a very good example. This dish is widely popular in Greek cuisine but I knew nothing about it until fairly recently. I saw a pastitsio recipe online – the final dish looked very appetizing – and I saved it in my ‘things to try’ bookmark folder, only to forget about it for months....

FavoritePinShare My two favorite things in a recipe. Salmon and pistachios. For Christmas last year, I had one box under the Christmas tree from my parents. It was a gift card and a bag of Costco pistachios. Best.Christmas.Ever. My parents know me a little too well. And it was my dad who got our family addicted to pistachios. And sunflower seeds. But that is a whole different obsession. Hmmm sunflower seed salmon....

Juicy grilled steak tumbled with arugula, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese in a tangy honey vinaigrette, it’s the kind of breezy-yet-exquisite recipe I envision myself serving to my pretend celebrity friends at a casual summer soiree. Cooking steak makes me feel fancy, but this steak salad is anything but pretentious. It’s satisfying (thanks steak!), without being over the top (look at those greens!). If you are new to cooking steak and feel intimidated, I did too....

Swordfish tastes mild, slightly sweet, and not “fishy” (it’s not as strong as Baked Salmon in Foil, for example). It’s firm, moist, and dense, in a good way—the name swordfish “steak” is befitting. It was the first fish I loved as a kid. Other than rare occasions when my grandma treated us to Red Lobster (where I filled up on biscuits and then ordered Cajun Shrimp Pasta Alfredo), I didn’t grow up eating much seafood....

If you are looking for a healthy dinner to add to your greatest hits list—and I think we could all do with more recipes that the members of our household embrace with unanimous enthusiasm—this appealing hamburger casserole is it! I based this hearty hamburger casserole off of my Homemade Hamburger Helper, which so many of you have told me has become a weekly staple. Kids, adults, even picky toddlers think it’s all the rage....

FavoritePinShare This healthy banana bread is made with NO sugar and it tastes absolutely divine! After you bake up this delicious bread the serve yourself up a slice or two, It’s SOO GOOD. I love adding bananas into recipes. It’s a strong and delicious flavor and as a bonus, my kids love it! Try out this banana pudding, smoothie, and coffee cake. They all use bananas and are insanely delicious....

FavoritePinShare I am excited to have Ruthie today visiting my blog. We met at a blog conference and she is really the sweetest person I have met! I absolutely adore her blog, and I especially love her cooking tutorials. Her recipes always look delicious and I can’t wait to try out these cookies! I guess it’s that time of year when we’re all trying to shred a few of those winter pounds… I’ve written about my weight loss story AND even though I am a foodie- I try to make my recipes as healthy as possible without sacrificing any of the flavor These moist and flavorful Healthy Oatmeal Apple Raisin Cookies are a delicious example…...

Or autumn. I think it sounds very fancy to call it autumn, don’t you? Today is the first day of fall (or autumn—you do you), a season that I don’t mark so much with a date on the calendar as I do a certain, telltale feeling in the air. I’m not one to rush into pumpkin season (after all, we still have the scrumptious Every Day Apple Cinnamon Pancakes in my cookbook to make), but I will admit to feeling a prickle of excitement the first time I leave my house and think I could use a chunky sweater right about now....

Well, except for that one time he was reading about a shipwreck in the Arctic Ocean, and I kept changing the subject. As someone who is freezing when the temperature dips below 68 degrees, I can only handle so much information about surviving amongst ice caps. Meanwhile, on my side of the bed, the reading material is much warmer. The most recent magazines to land on our doorstep have been filled with gorgeous, glossy photos of a food group that is hitting its peak: VEGETABLES....

This post is sponsored by Vital Proteins. All opinions are my own and I only share products I personally love. Thanks for supporting the brands that make this site possible! I love this season. From tomatoes to zucchini to berries, so many varieties of produce are abundant and fresh right now. After some zucchini noodles for dinner, it’s the perfect time of year to make sugar-free low carb blackberry cobbler!...

FavoritePinShare Forget buying these at the store… These circus animal cookies are way better when you make them at home! They are so delicious and bite-sized that they make the perfect treat for anyone, young and old! You absolutely cannot beat a homemade cookie. Try out some more of my favorites that I refuse to buy at the store anymore. These are so much better! My favorites are these oatmeal cookies, these sugar cookies, and of course, these classic chocolate chip cookies....

Ketchup is America’s most beloved condiment, and for good reason. The sweet and tangy sauce is the perfect accompaniment to every fried dish you can think of. It tastes great on just about anything! The only downside is that store-bought ketchup is loaded with fructose and preservatives, which can’t be good for the body. The solution is simple: just make your own. Using natural ingredients, this DIY ketchup is not only a lot more healthful, it’s cheaper, too....

I remember the first time I had to carve a turkey. The task seemed tedious, terrifying, and important all at the same time. Learning how to carve a turkey for beginners does not have to be stressful or overly time-consuming. With the right tools and process, you can have a showcase-worthy bird ready to serve in no time! The Best Way to Carve a Turkey These step-by-step instructions for how to carve a turkey with pictures will help you feel like a Thanksgiving pro!...

FavoritePinShare Fancy and baked to crispy perfection these cornish hens will be the star of the show. Not only are they insanely delicious but they are so simple to make! If you want to turn this into a full-on feast then you should cook these up with some sides like potatoes, salad, and carrots. They will complement these hens perfectly! Cornish Game Hens Cornish game hens are similar to roasted chicken....

FavoritePinShare This cherry pie filling comes together so quickly and will make enough for you to have on hand for pies all year! Delectable and sweet with a hint of tartness, this filling is perfection and you won’t be able to go back to store-bought ever again. The thick, consistency of this filling combined with the soft cherries makes this taste absolutely divine. I love trying out all different types of pies at this time of year....

FavoritePinShare Seven Layer Dip These individual seven layer dip cups are almost too cute to eat! They are loaded with all your favorite dips in one individual cup. These seven layer dip cups are perfect for a game day or a fun party that makes it easy on guests. Individual seven layer dip cups are always a hit at the party! They are so easy to make, mess free for everyone and simple to store....

Whether you’re having it as a side dish or as a snack, corn on the cob is always a sweet and juicy treat. But don’t you just hate sinking your teeth into unevenly warmed corn? On one side it’s still a bit cold, while on the other, it’s so hot, it burns your tongue. No fun! You don’t want to overheat it, either. Dried-up corn on the cob isn’t nearly as a-maize-ing as when it’s perfectly reheated!...

This pine-cone looking fruit is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. It can aid in indigestion and boosts your immune system. Oh, and by the way, it’s extremely low in calories – just 82 per cup. Which is great, because these guys are so addictive to munch on… …when they’re ripe, that is. I love how pineapples have such a fragrant aroma. However, it’s that sweet-smelling goodness that sometimes fools us into believing they’re perfectly ripe....

I’ve had a soft spot for French onion soup since I was a little girl and my grammy treated me to it for lunch. This Instant Pot French onion soup recipe is my attempt to recreate its magic in a faster, less labor-intensive way. If you’re familiar with authentic French onion soup, you’ll know it is a commitment. Onions are slowly (and patiently) caramelized to sweet, sweet perfection (just like this Blue Cheese Burger recipe)....