My children adore pancakes, waffles, French toast, and crepes topped with warm strawberry sauce — a family favorite they inherited from their Papa Loren. I made a fresh batch this weekend and they couldn’t get enough. This strawberry sauce is quick to prepare, bright and fruity, and it elevates breakfast and dessert alike. It’s especially … Read more

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken with Pineapple By marilynpeight A simple slow cooker sweet and sour chicken made with a bright ketchup-based sauce, sautéed peppers and fresh pineapple. Serve over rice for an easy weeknight dinner that delivers takeout-style flavor with fewer calories and minimal fuss. Prep time: 15 mins • Cook time: 2–3 … Read more

This hearty chipotle chili recipe is deeply comforting, richly flavored, and completely meat-free. It comes together in one pot in about 30 minutes and is freezer-friendly for easy meal prep. Why You’ll Love This Chipotle Chili Recipe Chili is one of those meals that satisfies a crowd while staying budget-friendly and straightforward. This version uses … Read more

Bocconotti are a beloved traditional pastry from Calabria, Italy. These small tartlets combine a tender, buttery shortcrust pastry with a rich chocolate-and-almond filling, often laced with a little cinnamon and a touch of dark rum for depth. They’re perfect as an after-dinner dessert, a teatime treat, or a special weekend breakfast. These Bocconotti are an … Read more

Nourishing nachos made with crispy sweet potato “chips”, black beans, and a super-quick, gooey three-ingredient cheese sauce. I have a soft spot for nachos — they may very well be my kryptonite. My kids love them too. When a craving hit and I spotted a lone sweet potato in the kitchen, I decided to turn … Read more

Blueberry Basil Nice Cream Light, refreshing, and effortless to make, this Blueberry Basil Nice Cream is a dairy-free, fruit-sweetened treat that highlights the bright sweetness of blueberries with the aromatic lift of fresh basil. Naturally vegan and free of refined sugar, it’s a perfect summer breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert. With just a few ingredients … Read more

A refreshing Italian-style pasta salad packed with bright bell peppers, fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp broccoli florets, black olives and cheese cubes. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing side that’s perfect for potlucks, picnics or a summer barbecue. Lightly seasoned with Italian dressing and a packet of zesty Italian seasoning mix, this salad comes together quickly and keeps … Read more

A butterflied leg of lamb, soaked in an herb-forward marinade and finished on the grill, is irresistible — tender, smoky, and full of lamb flavor. Butterflying the leg speeds cooking and exposes more surface area to the marinade, producing a deeply seasoned crust while keeping the interior juicy. Roasting is a classic method, but grilling … Read more

Roasted garlic chickpeas combined with chopped vegetables and fresh herbs, tossed in olive oil and red wine vinegar for a healthy, flavorful Italian-inspired lunch. So satisfying you’ll forget it’s a salad — only 149 calories per serving! I used to dread plain salads for lunch — they felt like the food my food eats. Too … Read more

Photos for this recipe are from Erin Hungsberg (IG: erin_hungsberg) Brisket burnt ends are the quintessential bite-sized BBQ indulgence: deeply smoky, richly flavored, and finished with a sticky, caramelized crust. Made from the well-marbled point of a whole packer brisket, these cubes are smoked low and slow, then sauced and returned to the smoker to … Read more