If you want to elevate your holiday sides, this smoked sweet potato casserole delivers. Creamy and rich with a touch of maple sweetness, it’s brightened by a smoky BBQ note and finished with a crunchy candied bacon and toasted pecan topping. This dish balances sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. If you’re already smoking a turkey … Read more

Jalapeno Bacon Summer Sausage Our Jalapeno Bacon Summer Sausage might be the best sausage I’ve ever made. I used Butcher BBQ’s Wyld Seasoning—specifically the Jalapeno and Bacon Summer Sausage blend—which delivered bold, balanced flavor. I made this batch with a mix of beef chuck and pork butt, added plenty of smoked garlic and grated sweet … Read more

Creamy Dill Shrimp and Cucumber Appetizer is an easy, low‑carb party or snack recipe. Boiled shrimp are tossed in a light dressing made from nonfat Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and fresh chopped dill. Arrange the coated shrimp on cucumber slices for a crisp, refreshing finger food that’s low in calories … Read more

This easy homemade strawberry jam will quickly become a favorite. Made with only three ingredients and no added pectin, it outshines most shop-bought jars. Use it on toast, crumpets, in bakes, or simply enjoy it straight from the jar. This post was created in collaboration with Tate & Lyle Sugar. All opinions are my own. … Read more

Wakanda Food Vibranium Drink (Black Panther Heart-Shaped Herb Drink) — Step into Wakanda and enjoy African-inspired flavors with this vibrant purple Vibranium Drink, inspired by the Heart-Shaped Herb from the Black Panther universe. The iconic purple beverage seen in Black Panther is recreated here using butterfly pea tea and fresh lemonade. The result is a … Read more

A few weeks ago, after I shared a photo of my mother and me cooking together, Melissa reached out to tell me how much she misses her mom. Melissa lives in Seattle while her mother lives in Ecuador, so they often spend holidays apart. The season makes the distance feel sharper, but Melissa transforms that … Read more

Last month I attended a food blogger gathering called The Fresh Air Retreat, and this is my recap of the weekend in Austin, Texas. The Fresh Air Retreat is organized by Liz Della Croce of The Lemon Bowl and Lauren Grier of The Curious Plate. Their goal is to bring food bloggers together for three … Read more

Never dread Mondays or dinner planning again. Monday Menu gives you everything you need for a flavorful, stress-free week: two complete menus, a dessert of the week, a snack pick for cravings, and an easy make-ahead breakfast idea. With simple, satisfying recipes and a focus on fresh produce, Monday Menu helps you eat well without … Read more

Creamy Beef Stew with Kale and Tomato. A slow-cooker favorite loaded with tender beef, kale, red pepper, carrots and seasoned with paprika, tomato, nutmeg and thyme for a rich, comforting bowl. I love a good beef stew and make it often for meal prep. For this version I added coconut cream, rutabaga, kale and red … Read more