Looking for a cute, festive Halloween treat that isn’t a total sugar bomb? These whole wheat maple brownie spiderweb cookies are the perfect balance of chocolatey indulgence and real-ingredient simplicity. Soft, fluffy, and rich with dark chocolate, these maple brownie cookies are sweetened only with 100% pure maple syrup and finished with a simple maple … Read more

This easy, healthy smash cake is the perfect compromise for your baby’s first birthday. Naturally sweetened and portioned for the little one, it’s sure to make the birthday baby smile. *Please note* this post was updated in June 2021. The recipe is unchanged; a video was added to show how easy it is to make. … Read more

Don’t swipe away — this Punjabi chole is made without onion, garlic, or tomatoes. It may sound surprising, but the flavor is rich and authentic. Chickpeas are pressure-cooked and finished in a creamy, aromatic gravy made from simple Indian pantry ingredients. Growing up vegetarian, I ate chickpeas frequently. My mother’s chana masala paired with hot … Read more

This is the best blackberry freezer jam you’ll ever try — made without pectin, with very little sugar, no cooking, and loaded with fresh blackberry flavor. It’s simple to make and preserves the bright taste of ripe berries. This post contains a couple affiliate links and I do make a small commission of purchases at … Read more

Originally posted March 19, 2015. Revised and updated August 4, 2016. Jump to the Recipe If you have childhood food memories like I do, an apricot tart is one of those comforting, timeless treats. My mother baked this tart for birthdays, school events, holidays, or simply when we wanted something quick and delicious. I can’t … Read more

This Cherry Smoothie is rich, creamy, and full of cherry flavor. Made with fresh or frozen cherries, ripe banana, and Greek yogurt, it’s naturally sweet and provides protein, calcium, and antioxidants. Enjoy it for a quick breakfast, a post-workout boost, or a wholesome snack. My Favorite Cherry Smoothie If you want a smoothie that feels … Read more

Soft and chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are infused with warm spices and crunchy peanuts. Made with wholesome, refined sugar-free ingredients, these cookies are an irresistible fall treat. Double the batch — they disappear fast. This season I’ve been obsessed with pumpkin. Once I started experimenting, pumpkin puree became a staple in my fridge and I … Read more

This is the best lemon curd recipe — light, creamy, bright, and only about 10 minutes to prepare. Spread it on scones, spoon it over ice cream, or use it as a filling for pies, cakes, trifles, and more. Lemon curd is versatile and also serves as the base for many other treats such as … Read more

When you set out to make the kind of adorable tartlets that make people “ooh” and “aah,” but they turn out more like Quasimodo — in pastry crust rhubarb compote form — you have two choices: be embarrassed, or embrace it. I vote for embrace. Call them “rustic” with as much conviction and theatrical disdain … Read more

Smoked jerk chicken wings are the wings you didn’t know you needed. Smoky, spicy, and unbelievably tender, these irresistible wings vanish from a party table in minutes. Jerk Chicken Wings As football season ramps up, this is the perfect time to stock your tailgate and party menus with easy, show-stopping finger foods. Chicken wings are … Read more