In general, cookies are not a good breakfast choice. Eating unhealthy foods in the morning can lead to sugar spikes and energy crashes, which affect a person’s productivity in the hours that follow. Not a great choice for someone who’s busy, even too busy to make breakfast. Fortunately for those who love sweet treats in...
One of the hardest parts of being an adult is choosing what to prepare for dinner. It’s a seemingly inconsequential issue, I know, but it’s one we cannot run from. Even those who have been in the routine of cooking for years still face that elusive answer almost every day. Whenever we crave something in...
Nothing is more consoling than a bowl of hot soup after a day out in the wintery cold. Besides being warm and comforting, soup is a very healthy food choice. It’s delicious and can easily boost the veggie intake for picky eaters. Also, some nutrients are better absorbed in the body when they are heated....
Don’t worry! The taste of avocado will be masked by the sweet and chocolatey goodness of the cake. In this recipe, avocado works as a sort of substitute for butter with its rich and creamy texture. For those who hate avocados but want to eat them because they are healthy, this is the perfect cake...
Since the chocolate chip cookie was invented in 1939, the recipe has been changed many times to incorporate peanut butter, nuts, cinnamon, spices, caramel, or whatever flavor people preferred. [1] Nowadays, as health conscientiousness grows, along with gluten allergies, there’s a lot of guilt associated with the classic treat. As the holiday season begins, along...
Fall is the best season when it comes to food. There’s a reason why Thanksgiving dinner recipes are more iconic and beloved than any other holiday: they’re delicious, hearty, and include pie. Here’s a recipe that features a scrumptious fall food icon that takes only a few minutes to prepare. Types of Squashes Summer squash...
When people think of dessert, they think of sumptuous cakes and cookies, sinking their teeth into something decadent and sweet. The last thing they imagine is zucchini, the wannabe cucumbers that are always last be eaten on veggie trays. With these delicious recipes, you could have it both ways. You could have your veggies, and...
Think cauliflower for your next snack! These cauliflower bites are an easy and delicious side dish to whip up, that is, if they are not all eaten before the meal even starts. Cauliflower is becoming an increasingly popular vegetable, and for good reason. It’s healthy, low in carbohydrates, and tastes yummy with almost everything. You...
Quiche is a classic dish that originated in Europe during the Middle Ages. Although it is considered French, it actually was first made in Germany. The word ‘quiche’ actually comes from the German word ‘kuchen’, which means cake. History of Quiche Europeans began cooking it regularly after WW2, and it rose to popularity in the...
When you were little, was your favorite time of the year Christmas? (We’re sure it still is!) There is something simply magical about the winter holiday season. From wrapping gifts and singing Christmas carols to ice skating and drinking hot cocoa, there is one tradition that lives on in many homes across North America. Baking...
Until you’ve tried the ‘set it and forget it’ style of cooking with an instant pot or a slow cooker, preparing dinner can seem like an incredibly daunting task. But this simple French onion soup recipe takes all of the stress out of cooking. The dish does, admittedly, take a significant amount of time to cook,...
As the fall season approaches us we start to shift to comfort foods and I know in our home that includes freshly baked bread. One of my favorite ways to bake bread is in a cast-iron skillet and if you have ever had freshly baked cast-iron skillet bread you will know just how yummy it...
