These Spicy Chocolate Caramel Sandwich Cookies combine bold flavors and varied textures: softly spiced chocolate cookies are filled with chewy caramel and a ring of cinnamon buttercream, then half-dipped in chocolate for an unforgettable bite. Cookies are the quintessential holiday treat—perfect for Santa, gift boxes, and last-minute sugar cravings. These sandwich cookies were created for … Read more

Chocolate Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins combine ripe banana flavor with rich chocolate for a moist, irresistible treat. With just a handful of pantry ingredients, you can have these muffins ready in about 30 minutes. These chocolate banana chocolate chip muffins are soft, moist, and packed with chocolate and banana flavor—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. … Read more

These super-fudgy sweet potato blondies are naturally sweetened, peanut-buttery, and surprisingly nutritious. You won’t taste the sweet potato — just rich, fudgy bars that happen to be gluten-free and vegan. They make a perfect healthier dessert or snack. Fudgy sweet potato blondies recipe This recipe brings back memories of warm afternoons baking with family. Creamy … Read more

Crunchy and chewy flapjacks, completely nut free and brilliant to batch make for packed lunches and school snacks. I love making flapjacks at home for an easy afternoon treat, but I wanted a completely nut free version so the kids can take them to school with confidence. 🥕Struggling with a fussy eater? If your child … Read more

Last week James and I attended a cookout loaded with every kind of grilled and smoked treat imaginable—sausages, kebabs, racks of ribs, grilled chicken, and a huge selection of sides. Oddly enough, the dish we kept going back for was a simple strawberry spinach salad with a creamy poppy seed dressing. We chose that over … Read more

This holiday-inspired champagne cocktail is a merry way to spread sparkle and cheer. Toast the season with a festive ruby-red cranberry-pomegranate sparkler made from just a few simple ingredients. Rim Your Cocktail Glass with Festive Color A splash of cranberry juice gives this champagne cocktail a bright ruby hue that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. To … Read more

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This comforting, slightly unconventional risotto uses gochujang paste to deliver sweet, spicy and deeply savory flavors. Combined with crispy bacon and sharp Parmesan, it’s a delightful twist on the classic. Leftovers are perfect for making cheesy stuffed arancini balls. Gochujang, a Korean fermented chili paste, is one of my kitchen staples. It’s sweet, spicy and … Read more

Gluten-free Oatmeal Butterscotch cookies are my favorite take on classic oatmeal cookies — crunchy at the edges, tender in the center, and studded with sweet butterscotch chips. Often called oatmeal scotchies, these cookies are simple to make and reliably delicious. I’ve made this gluten-free butterscotch oatmeal cookie recipe for years. It’s a family favorite — … Read more

This Baked Cod Sheet Pan Dinner is fresh, healthy, and full of flavor. With tender cod fillets, crisp asparagus, and sweet cherry tomatoes, it’s a simple low-carb, gluten-free meal that comes together quickly and cleans up easily—ideal for a nutritious weeknight dinner. Try other easy sheet pan meals like Sheet Pan Ratatouille or Sheet Pan … Read more