Updated March 26, 2019 My dad’s potato rolls are my favorite part about Thanksgiving. They are so good, especially hot out of the oven. Nothing beats a freshly baked roll. Mmmm! These potato rolls are soft, tender, and even better with a dab of butter. We always make them in clover leaf form, but you can make them in regular dinner roll form if you wish. The fresh rosemary is a nice addition to my dad’s recipe....

The best part about this dish is that you can easily customize it with whatever spices and vegetables you like. All you need are fresh mint leaves, tomatoes, and other ingredients. Add some freshly grown organic mint leaves from your garden for an extra flavor. The aroma that comes off your Instant Pot as the Pudina Pulao cooks is sure to make everyone’s mouth water! I agree to be sent email....

Updated March 26, 2019 Oooooh, Monday. I did not want to see you this morning. I spent most of my weekend at Deer Valley for the Better Blog Retreat (I will share a recap soon). I had an amazing time, but I didn’t get anything on my to do list done and I didn’t get to spend enough time with my boys. SO instead of having the Monday blues, I am going to extend my weekend....

There are some food-related things that you will likely never hear me say. “It’s too cold out for smoothies.” “I’m not in the mood for chocolate.” “This hummus tastes weird.” “I can’t wait to clean the kitchen!” “Do you need a hand with those groceries?” Let’s get back to the first one. The temperature is slowly but surely starting to drop. We’re trading in our flowy-flowery-fun summer dresses for cozy flannels, ripped jeans, and brown booties....

Updated January 02, 2016 I thought Josh would be finished with projects after he remodeled our kitchen, but he loves having a project. This summer he has been doing a lot of yard work. He planted a huge vegetable garden with our neighbors, built a chicken coop, and last week he made a raised herb garden. I told Josh I wanted an herb garden, but I was thinking a few pots of herbs....

Updated July 05, 2019 This post is sponsored by Lindt. Raspberries are sooooo good right now. We have been eating them nonstop. Our boys love to put them on all of their fingers and eat them one by one. They race to see who can finish all of the raspberries first. They call it the raspberry hands race! They yell, “Ready, Set, Raspberries!” and eat as fast as they can....

Updated January 04, 2020 Perfect Holiday Cookies Red velvet cake is so pretty and perfect for the holiday season. We all know my heart belongs to cookies, not cake, so I decided it was time for me to create a red velvet cookie…and not just any red velvet cookie, but a Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookie. This cookie is the cookie of all cookies. If you think your holiday baking list is set, think again....

She is beauty, she is grace. We all need a staple peanut sauce recipe, ya know? Except now you don’t! This sauce is perfectly balanced in every way, with just the right proportions of peanut butter, almond milk for extra creaminess, salty umami from the soy sauce, bright rice vinegar, flavorful ginger, and sriracha for a kiss of heat. Bathe in it if for all I care! The low down on ingredients Peanut butter: The star of the peanut sauce show....

Published on November 18, 2012 I am not a spontaneous person. So when Josh suggested we drive to Illinois on a whim, I looked at him like he was crazy. I hate car rides and there was no way I was going to pack up and go. My “to do” list was too long and we didn’t plan on a trip to Illinois. I am a planner! I don’t do things that aren’t on our calendar....

Updated March 26, 2019 We got home from California last night and I am pretty exhausted so this is going to be short and sweet. And when I say sweet, I mean very sweet, as in Salted Caramel Skillet Brownies. Holy sweetness! I hope you’ve all had the chance to make our Salted Caramel Sauce. It rocks the house and it rocks it all the way down! I made our salted caramel sauce a few weeks ago and I decided to play around instead of just eating it by the spoonful....

Updated June 15, 2020 We love sheet pan dinners because they are quick to put together and everything goes on one pan. They are perfect for busy weeknight dinners or easy entertaining. You put everything on one pan, put it in the oven, and when you pull out the pan, dinner is DONE and ready to be served. You can’t beat that! Our new favorite sheet pan dinner is this Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken with potatoes and mushrooms from Dorie Greenspan’s new cookbook Everyday Dorie, which is filled with easy weeknight meals....

Updated March 26, 2019 Today is National Spaghetti Day and we are celebrating with a healthy spaghetti recipe, Whole Grain Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Spinach. This is one of our go-to pasta dishes. It is perfect for weeknight meals because it is quick, easy, and nutritious. We also love making this spaghetti recipe when we entertain because it stress-free and everyone loves it. We always get asked for the recipe…so here you go!...

When I was a wee Hummusapien, I used to call blueberries “bloobies.” Or so says my mother. If you know me at all, you know that my love for blueberries runs deep. I eat a cup of them every single day without fail. So when The Wild Blueberry Association asked to come experience the Wild Blueberry barrens in Maine this August, I nearly fell out of my chair. Ok fine, I actually fell out of my chair....

Updated July 08, 2020 Steak Fajitas on the Grill We have been using our grill almost every day this summer. We love eating outside and we love keeping the house as cool as possible. Plus, grilled food just tastes better, especially during the summer! Josh usually takes charge when it comes to grilling and he is currently loving Grilled Steak Fajitas! This is one of his favorite summer meals and he loves grilling up fajitas when we have company over for dinner....

I can’t believe I’m posting two salads in a row. WHO AM I. I’m in a phase. A noshing phase. I take bites of three million different things instead of eating a real meal. First I’ll snack on a brown rice cake with avocado, then I’ll grab a salted chocolate chia popcorn ball, then I’ll go for a pickle, then I’ll dig into the hummus stash, and so on and so forth until my stomach says ENOUGH, you noshing nincompoop!...

Updated May 16, 2011 Now for the big news….the winner is Jennifer Brailsford who said: Who does not love bread? It gets even better because it takes five minutes. I am all for it. Please email us your mailing information and we will get the autographed book to you!! Thanks again to Jeff and Zoe, we love your book! If you didn’t win, sorry…you should still buy it! It is definitely worth it!...

During the month of January you’re not allowed to have cookies or cake or pizza or chips or gluten or pasta or fun. You heard me. There is no fun to be had throughout the month of January. Zero. Zip. Zilch. I kid! While everyone else is guzzling green juicy juice, I’m over here noshing on piece after piece of cinnamon raisin Ezekiel toast slathered with almond buttah and nanners wondering how in the hell anyone could give up bread and maintain their sanity....

Published on November 26, 2021 Sweet Potato Refried Bean Tostadas- crispy tostadas with mashed sweet potatoes, refried beans, fresh kale slaw, avocado, and creamy cilantro lime dressing! This meatless meal is full of flavor and perfect for an easy weeknight meal. This is a vegetarian meal that is so satisfying. I promise you won’t miss the meat. The crispy tostada shells are topped with refried beans, spiced mashed sweet potatoes, a fresh kale slaw, avocado, and creamy cilantro lime dressing....

Oh, edible cookie dough packed with walnuts and chocolate chips…how I adore thee. (OMG, have you tried my Cookie Dough Overnight Oats?!) I’m in a serious relationship with this recipe and I have a strong hunch you’re going to be, too. It’s truly the snack of dreams! Like my Cookie Dough Protein Bars, this recipe doesn’t even require you to turn the oven on. Blessed. No bake chocolate chip walnut cookie dough, we are HERE FOR YOU....

Tofu is a great ingredient if you want to create a delicious and healthy meal that is packed with protein. In the past I shared some very popular tofu recipes, including Crispy Marinated Tofu, Mapo Tofu, and General Tso’s Tofu. If you’ve tried any of these recipes, you’d know that with the proper preparation, you can turn plain-tasting tofu into a rich tasting feast. Cooking notes (1) Marinate tofu is the key We used a simple marinade that is savory and sweet, with a hint of sourness....