Dinner is ready and waiting! These are 12 of our favorite Instant Pot and slow cooker recipes that everyone will love. Fall is where the Instant Pot and slow cooker really shine. They are perfect for making hearty stews and soups. Plus when the weeks feel busy and rushed you can have dinner ready and waiting for you. These are some of our favorite ways to use the Instant Pot and slow ...
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Mandarin Fig Chutney - Chutney de Figues et Mandarines (with dried figs!)
This fabulous Mandarin Fig Chutney is prepared with dried figs (in less than an hour!) so you can make it all year long! It's wonderful on charcuteries and cheese boards, as a glaze for grilled chicken or pork, as a sandwich spread and SO much more! The inspiration for this Mandarin Fig Chutney came from an amazing gourmet market in the heart of Paris called La Grande Épicerie. Scott and I took a ...
Read More →No Time to Make Dessert? - Three Super-Easy, Life-Saving Dessert Sauce Recipes
All of these easy dessert sauce recipes can be made in minutes and stashed in the fridge. Then when it's time to entertain, dessert is just a carton of vanilla ice cream away! I love having a few magic culinary tricks up my sleeve... little things that make having guests for dinner or dessert just a little bit easier and less stressful. These three dessert sauces are true lifesavers when it comes ...
Read More →Who Needs Tricks When You've Got Delicious Treats? 12 Easy Recipes to Celebrate the Season!
12 sweet treats for all your Halloween parties and festivities! These easy and delicious recipes are crowd-pleasers. Halloween is almost here! If you're looking for a way to celebrate, we've got lots of fun and festive treats. These recipes are great for a little gift from the kitchen or for a Halloween party and they are great for kids of all ages. You can make them ahead of time and ...
Read More →Calling All Maple Lovers! 12 Easy, Delicious Recipes to Celebrate the Season
11 easy and delicious maple recipes to make this fall. From sweet to savory, there's something for everyone! While pumpkin and apple tend to steal the show in the fall, one flavor not to be missed is maple! We love maple and the way it brings out the warm flavors of autumn and think it needs to be highlighted! It's wonderful in all sorts of recipes, from savory main dishes to salad ...
Read More →Ridiculously Easy Sea-Salted Pumpkin Microwave Caramels (with free printable labels for gifts)
Make these buttery, chewy Sea-Salted Pumpkin Microwave Caramels (with real pumpkin!) in way less than an hour. Then wait for the rave reviews to come rolling in! The free printable labels make them perfect for gifting! The inspiration for these Sea-Salted Pumpkin Microwave Caramels was a picture that came through one of my feeds a few weeks ago. It was an image of a plate of shiny, deep golden ...
Read More →Easy, Make-Ahead Parisian Coq au Vin (with boneless chicken breasts)
Much easier than traditional Coq au Vin but just as delicious, the magical tenderizing trick results in amazingly tender chicken. It's a fabulous, make-ahead dish that's perfect for entertaining or an easy weeknight treat. This Coq au Vin recipe was inspired by a market cooking class that Scott and I had the pleasure of taking in Paris this past summer, hence the name, Parisian Coq au Vin. We met ...
Read More →The Easy Way to Remove Pomegranate Seeds and 13 Beautiful, Delicious Ways to Use Them
Pomegranate season is here! We've got a ridiculously easy trick to remove the seeds and 13 ways to use them. Did you know that 99% of pomegranates grown in the US are from California? And that their peak season is from the end of September to December? Let's make the most of this fabulous time of year by using them lavishly. I walked into our local grocery store last week and ...
Read More →13 Easy, Delicious Meals to Take to a Friend in Need
Taking a meal to a friend? We've got 13 delicious ideas for you! These recipes can be made ahead and travel well. Making a meal for someone is an easy way to show you care! Whether they are welcoming a new baby or recovering from illness or surgery, a homecooked meal is such a blessing. We've got lots of great ideas for you today! These recipes can be made ahead of time and will reheat ...
Read More →15 Super-Easy, Crazy-Delicious Homemade Bread Recipes
15 homemade bread recipes anyone can make! Once you try these easy and delicious recipes, you'll never want to eat store-bought bread again. Homemade bread is easier than you think! Once you try making your own bread you won't go back to store-bought bread. These recipes come together easily, you don't even need a mixer. From brioche to focaccia to naan, there are so many delicious ...
Read More →6 Fabulous Recipes to Make with a Can of Chickpeas
If you've got a can of chickpeas stashed away in the pantry, you're on your way to something healthy and delicious. These amazing chickpea recipes will add extraordinary pizzazz to everyday menu planning! I keep lots of canned chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) in my pantry stash. They're super healthy and there are SO many delicious things to do with them. Today we're featuring 6 of our favorite ...
Read More →15 Easy Desserts To Satisfy Your Fall Cravings
15 of our favorite fall desserts, perfect for any occasion! These recipes come together easily and are incredibly delicious. Are you ready for some fall baking? These are 15 of our favorite desserts to make this time of year. Whether you need a little treat or a fancy dessert, we've got you covered. This list includes cakes, tarts, pies, pots de creme and more. They are full of ...
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