Mother’s Day weekend is almost here, and it’s the perfect time to plan a simple, meaningful way to spoil mom. For many of us, a relaxed morning and a delicious brunch says it all. This year I’m celebrating as a mom for the first time, and I can honestly say the best gift is being … Read more

🍤🥑🍅 This Mexican shrimp cocktail combines chilled shrimp with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, and creamy avocado in a tangy tomato-based broth. A touch of Mexican hot sauce adds the right amount of heat. It’s an ideal no-cook option for entertaining, a light lunch, or a refreshing dinner when the weather is too warm to … Read more

(If you missed them, click here for parts 1 and 2 of my trip to Austin, TX for the annual BlogHer Food Conference.) Saturday was our final day at the conference, and we wanted to squeeze every last bit of Austin out of it. We woke earlier than usual and walked downtown to the Austin … Read more

Summer is approaching and supermarket shelves are filling with a wave of new gluten free foods. I’ve been out scouting the aisles over the past few weeks and gathered together a generous round-up of recent free-from releases. This edition includes meal kits, barbecue-friendly products, a host of new breads and wraps, and several convenient ready … Read more

This mango habanero salsa blends sweet ripe mango with the fiery heat of habanero peppers for a bright, balanced condiment. The combination of juicy mango, fresh lime, and aromatic cilantro makes a refreshing salsa with a memorable spicy kick. It’s an excellent accompaniment for chips, tacos, grilled fish, chicken, or as a vibrant topping for … Read more

Steve Harvey shares his easy homemade Southern BBQ sauce recipe. This Southern-style barbecue sauce is perfect for slathering on ribs, a whole chicken, or any of your favorite meats for Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, or any backyard cookout. You’ll likely have enough left over to bottle, refrigerate, or share. Straight … Read more

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: an easy, step-by-step guide to roasting a healthy snack your whole family will enjoy. These seeds are crunchy, flavorful, and work well on salads, in granola, as a soup garnish, or simply eaten on their own. This recipe shares the classic Ukrainian method — simple and reliable. Easy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe … Read more

This rich, creamy pasta alla gorgonzola comes together in the time it takes to cook the pasta. It’s quick, impressive, and perfect on its own or served with a simple arugula salad. Why you’ll love it Luxuriously creamy and satisfying without much effort. Ready in about fifteen minutes from start to finish. The sauce is … Read more

Using a weekly Family Meal Plan removes the evening stress and helps you keep meals balanced, cut costs and simplify life. This is the 5th weekly meal plan I’ve shared across social channels, and many of you asked for all the details in one place — so here it is. Each evening this week I’ll … Read more

This Gluten Free Seeded Bread is naturally vegan and very easy to prepare. Many store-bought wheat-free loaves still contain eggs or rely on highly processed ingredients, so this hearty, homemade option is a wholesome alternative you can make with confidence. It’s packed with seeds and nuts for flavour, texture and nutrition — the kind of … Read more