comment icon 124 more comments I’d like to take this moment to let you know that I’m not a ten year old. I do know how to bake brownies from scratch, I swear. But I am a real person (yes, I’m real) and I work at a real job, and sometimes I turn into a zombie during the week. That’s for realz. What am I going to do when we have kids, or, like, a pug?...

Easy Zucchini Bread Recipe I have a family who doesn’t like zucchini, but they sure loved this zucchini bread. If you know any zucchini haters, trust me — they won’t even be able to taste it. There’s so much chocolate in every bite, which is what dominates the flavor profile. It’s so incredibly moist, tender, and just melts in your mouth. Between the oil, sour cream, and natural moisture from the zucchini, it’s impossible to have a dry loaf of this quick bread recipe....

Wraps are so easy to make from home, and they’re more fun to eat then sandwiches, so my family adores them! Some of my other favorite wrap recipes include Chicken Cashew Wraps and Crispy Southwest Wraps. Anything with “buffalo” in the name immediately perks my ears up! I love the tangy, spicy flavors in Buffalo wings, buffalo chicken dip, and these Buffalo Chicken Wraps are so fresh and delicious. The spice level is mild because of the other ingredients, so add some hot sauce if you want them spicier....

Other favorite beverage recipes of ours include Hot Cocoa, Wassail, Homemade Eggnog, Oreo Milkshake, and Orange Julius. How to make Butterbeer: Add apple cider, Werther’s caramel, allspice and cinnamon to a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until melted and smooth. Add extracts. I wanted to recreate this drink at home so we can enjoy it while we snuggle up to read Harry Potter books, watch the movies, enjoy on Halloween, or any fun party....

We had a very BUSY weekend — swimming, BBQ’s with friends, errands, and a blown-out tire. I’m in need of an easy, stress-free dinner tonight and these lettuce wraps are at the top of my list! They are not only incredibly easy, they are packed with sooo much flavor. I find myself making “yummy” noises with every bite. Does anyone else do that? My husband makes fun of me, but it’s totally subconscious....

Chai-flavored beverages are so comforting. Something about cinnamon, ginger, and cloves just draw me in. Those spices really speak to me and I’m tempted to chug massive quantities. I can’t buy chai lattes when I’m out because I down them way too fast and I’d go broke, so I created a chai-flavored citrus tea at home. Full of chai spices, oranges, lemons and white tea. It can be served this warm, like a hot apple cider that’s been mulling and simmering on the stovetop with cinnamon and spices....

Looking for more soup recipes? Try my Chicken Noodle Soup, Classic Homemade Chili, or Clam Chowder! What I love about the recipe: Fresh Ingredients – No canned enchilada sauce, and lots of fresh and tasty ingredients.Easy – Sauté the veggies and sear the chicken first thin in the morning, then throw everything in the crockpot and let it do the work. Pantry Ingredients – No trip to the store– you probably already have everything on hand!...

comment icon 65 more comments Okay, so this is ice cream. Bjork and I are still working on a 60 day sugar free experiment. So either this ice cream is really awesome orrr it’s breaking our commitment to ditch sugar for 60 days. Ah! NOT TO WORRY. It’s not breaking any commitments from us because it really is just that awesome. You saw that coming, didn’t you? When we did the sugar free experiment last summer, I discovered this creamy, luscious, magically smooth thing called Pureed Frozen Bananas....

Deep Dish Peanut Butter Cookie Cups with Chocolate Chips If you like super soft, melt-in-your mouth, easy cookies, these are for you. Is there anyone who doesn’t like those things? I hope not. The cookie cups are ready from start to finish in 20 minutes. Faster than going to the grocery store to buy dough-in-a-tube when you’re struck with an overwhelming desire for cookies, immediately. You can relate, right? These PB cookie cups are rich, dense, and there’s enough peanut butter to provide a nice, mellow peanut butter flavor profile without being overwhelmed by it....

Looking for more breakfast ideas? Try our Breakfast Quesadilla, Skinny Banana Bread Muffins, or a Green Smoothie! Why I love this recipe: Quick – Only 10 minutes to prep these protein overnight oats and then you wake up to a filling breakfast ready to go! Portable – I love prepping these and bringing them for an on-the-go breakfast, camping, early morning travel day, or even lunch at the pool! Delicious – As much as I love Cinnamon Apple and Strawberry Overnight Oats, there’s nothing like this chocolate peanut butter overnight oats combo to curb my cravings and leave me feeling full....

The highlights of the calamity: They were running 50 Minutes Late! Scott was watching Skylar and he had to cancel a meeting because of this…not good. The office tried to charge me $250 for a teeth cleaning (I don’t have dental insurance)!! When I told them that I don’t need xrays, and exam, or any of the “frills” because I was just here 4 months ago and that I am simply here for Preventative Routine Maintenance: Getting My Teeth Cleaned....

Coconut water is great for rebalancing the body and replenishing electrolytes because it’s high in potassium so after heavy exercise, heavy exertion, or heavy drinking, coconut water is fabulous. Drinking coconut water with your wine or champagne is what I like to think of as good preventative medicine. And let’s not forget, we’re getting our Vitamin C because of the fruit and juice. You could of course forego the alcohol entirely in this recipe....

Want more Thanksgiving side dishes? Don’t miss my Cranberry Sauce, Best Homemade Rolls, Sweet Potato Casserole, or Mashed Potatoes! Why I love this recipe: The BEST Thanksgiving Side – Stuffing has always been my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner, and this old fashioned cornbread dressing adds such a tasty texture and flavor – you will love it!! Prep Ahead: I am a HUGE fan of relaxing on Thanksgiving day with my family, but I’m not going to sacrifice flavor and quality of our meal and you don’t have to either!...

You could describe this salad as confusing and delicious and can’t-stop-thinking-about-it all rolled into one. comment icon 107 more comments Here’s who will especially enjoy this summer dream of a salad: Lazy summer people – and I say this with a lot of love because I GET YOU Healthy-ish people, where you at People who like sweet-leaning salads (think goddess curry chicken salad and similar) People who like to NOT turn on the oven right now People who like anything-you-have-on-hand recipes People who eat juicy nectarines like their life depends on it...

Want more bread recipes? Try this Lemon Poppy Seed Bread, Lemon Blueberry Bread, or Banana Bread! Why I love this bread recipe: Flavor – The combination of cranberry and orange pairs as well together as peanut butter and jelly. It’s bold, sweet, tangy, and incredibly addicting. Quick Bread – There’s no rising required for quick breads so they only take minutes to make. Freezer Friendly – I love to make a big batch and freeze the extras to enjoy later or share with friends and neighbors all season long....

Looking for more Thanksgiving side dishes? Try my Sweet Potato Casserole, Thanksgiving Stuffing, or the Best Homemade Rolls! Why I love this recipe: Fresh – Made with fresh cranberries, apples, oranges, and spices, this cranberry sauce tastes flavorful and so fresh!Quick – From start to finish, this sauce is done in just 10 minutes! Plus, you can even make it a few days in advance to make your Thanksgiving easier!...

Calling all ranch dressing lovers! This quick and easy pasta salad is made with rotini pasta, shredded cheddar, frozen peas, bacon, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and black olives. The pasta salad is tossed with a creamy ranch dressing, which is made using a package of dry ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. We are talking ranch flavor central! I typically serve this ranch and bacon pasta salad as a side dish, but it’s hearty enough to work as a great lunch, or try it as main dish on busy weeknights as well....

Easy Corn Chowder Recipe This is the perfect comfort food recipe to take advantage of fresh summer corn because juicy kernels of sweet corn are plentiful in every bite of this easy and creamy chowder recipe. However, if you want to make my easy corn chowder recipe with frozen corn (or canned corn) when it’s cold and there fresh corn isn’t seasonal, you can definitely do so. Apart from the corn kernels which adds a little crunch and freshness, there’s both smokey sliced kielbasa and crispy crumbled bacon which contribute to this chowder being somewhat smoky and extremely flavorful!...

comment icon 88 more comments A few important things for your review before you take a swim in this creamy, luscious pan of pasta: First of all, can you ever go wrong with garlic, white wine, and cream in a sauce? Hint: no. It’s just a cheat code for greatness. It makes short ingredient lists everywhere very, very happy. Secondly, spirali is the most fun pasta shape of all time and I won’t debate with you about this....

The recipe is inspired by Panera Bread’s Vegetarian Creamy Tomato Soup. Their philosophy centers around Good Goes In. Good and wholesome ingredients going in, good and wholesome soup going out. I have fond memories of Panera because it was a regular lunch spot for my co-workers and I years ago when I was living in Chicago. With those brutal winters, nothing hit the spot better than a warm bowl of soup....