7-Day Balanced Meal Plan: Week 107 Menu & Grocery List

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Save time, money, and stress with this FREE weekly meal plan filled with delicious recipes. Each plan includes 5 dinners, 5 side dishes, and 1 dessert to make meal planning simple and enjoyable. WEEKLY MEAL PLAN #107 Each week I share a FREE meal plan featuring five dinner ideas (Monday–Thursday plus a weekend meal), five … Read more

Bonus Episode: Moy’s Practical Guide to Going Gluten-Free

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Welcome to a bonus episode focused on switching to a gluten-free lifestyle. We first met Moy in Wednesday’s episode where she shared the traumatic path to her diagnosis: prolonged illness, hospitalization, and being dismissed until tests finally confirmed what her research and instincts had suggested — Moy has celiac disease. In that earlier episode Moy … Read more

Fork Up Your Shrimp Game: Shrimp Week Specials

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Shrimp Week Sensational Crustations It’s all about shrimp on this week’s Go Fork Yourself. Hosts Andrew Zimmern and Molly Mogren explore the best shrimp varieties, how to choose them at the market and the simplest, most reliable techniques to cook them at home. They also discuss moments from The Taste, reflect on Brian Malarkey’s approach … Read more

Cinnamon Cream Apple Pie Recipe with Flaky Golden Crust

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This recipe is perfect for apple lovers. This apple pie with cinnamon cream has been one of the blog’s most popular recipes for years. The contrast of a crumbly base, tender apple filling and a light cinnamon-scented cream makes this pie an irresistible treat. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Taste and Occasion In 2014, hundreds of readers placed this … Read more

Moist Pumpkin Muffin Recipe for Fall Baking

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Some readers might think it’s too early for pumpkin recipes, but recent interest shows many of you are ready. September is a perfectly fine time to enjoy pumpkin treats. If you live somewhere cold, you may delay fall flavors, but in warmer regions the cooler weather is welcome. I’m ready for pumpkin, so let’s start … Read more

Design a Nursery That Adapts as Your Child Grows

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Designing a nursery is one of the most exciting parts of preparing for a new baby, but the many choices can feel overwhelming. After designing nurseries for my four children and consulting an interior designer, I learned practical ways to make the space functional, beautiful, and durable. Choosing the right pieces makes a big difference. … Read more

Chocolate and Cinnamon Babka Recipe: Soft Swirls of Flavor

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Don’t be intimidated by yeast doughs. This chocolate or cinnamon babka comes together quickly, is moist and gooey, and uses very little margarine. The first time I made babka I cried happy tears. For years I avoided recipes with yeast — bread, challah, cinnamon rolls — opting for store-bought versions or treats from friends. Once … Read more

4-Ingredient Vegan Chocolate Pie for Budget Baking

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Looking for a rich, no-bake dessert that’s quick, simple, and made with just a few ingredients? This four-ingredient chocolate pie delivers decadent flavor with minimal effort and no oven required. This recipe is adapted from Plant-Based on a Budget by Toni Okamoto, creator of the Plant-Based on a Budget website. Toni’s cookbook focuses on affordable, … Read more

Spicy Harissa Roasted Carrots with Honey and Citrus

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These harissa roasted carrots are a delicious Moroccan side dish that balance spicy harissa paste with sweet maple syrup — a favourite flavour pairing. The simple harissa marinade is quick to make and yields caramelised, tender carrots. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt or a creamy dressing, sprinkle with goat cheese or crunchy pistachios for … Read more

Sweet Potato Gingerbread Girls Wearing Vanilla Bean Linen Aprons

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Sweet potatoes add both flavor and moisture to these gingerbread girls, creating tender cookies with a touch of autumn warmth. I replaced part of the fat in the dough with mashed sweet potato puree to give the cookies extra tenderness and a bit more nutrition. Either orange-fleshed or yellow-fleshed sweet potatoes work well. If you … Read more