With just three ingredients and about 30 minutes, you can make fresh, creamy homemade ricotta that tastes far better than the tub from the store. It’s rich, delicate, and once you try it you’ll likely prefer it to packaged ricotta. Ricotta is made by separating curds from whey. The curds are the milk’s proteins and … Read more

This slow-cooker shredded beef chimichanga is surprisingly simple to prepare at home. Whenever I try a new Mexican restaurant, I judge it by the chimichanga—so I developed an easy version that yields tender, flavorful beef without a lot of fuss. The method is straightforward: cook stew meat slowly with a few seasonings and broth until … Read more

Jump to Recipe This buttercream candy recipe is simple to make and utterly irresistible. These bite-sized chocolate truffles are perfect for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, or any occasion when you want a sweet, homemade treat. I’ve always loved receiving a box of assorted chocolates for Valentine’s Day — who doesn’t? I enjoy cutting into … Read more

Cookie Dough Mummy Truffles – an easy three-ingredient treat that comes together in minutes for Halloween! Can you believe Halloween is only ten days away? The season flies by. I was at a craft store yesterday and they already had Christmas decorations out — a little premature if you ask me. But if you’re ready … Read more

First, thank you to Mary’s Secret Ingredient for sending their fall box packed with wonderful ingredients and kitchen tools. I enjoyed cooking with the items they sent—everything in the box was a lovely surprise. Two highlights used in this stew were Sara’s Tuscan Sea Salt and the All Natural Ultragrain Blend all-purpose flour. Both add … Read more

Jam-making can sound old-fashioned, but this Easy Strawberry Jam Recipe with balsamic and black pepper is modern, simple, and full of flavor. Bright strawberries, a touch of balsamic, and a whisper of black pepper lift plain toast, scones, cheese boards, or even vanilla ice cream into something memorable. No canning, no pectin, and no specialty … Read more

Have you ever thrown up your hands and thought, “Help! I don’t have enough time to research”? You’re not alone. Genealogy does take time, often a lot. Still, you can make meaningful progress in short bursts. If you missed the original checklist of 15 Genealogy Tasks to Do in 15 Minutes, this list offers 15 … Read more

Nothing beats the sweet-tangy comfort of homemade snickerdoodle cookies. These classic treats are soft, chewy, and rolled in cinnamon sugar—perfect for the holidays or any time you want a warm, satisfying cookie. Snickerdoodles are a timeless cookie everyone should have in their baking repertoire. They’re similar to sugar cookies but include cream of tartar and … Read more

No-bake M&M pretzel granola bars are a tasty, easy snack that’s highly adaptable and perfect for getting little hands involved in the kitchen. Involving kids in food prep is valuable: they learn where food comes from, practice fine motor skills, and build confidence. Even very young children can help with simple tasks like pouring, stirring, … Read more

These banana raspberry muffins are a wholesome, sneaky way to add extra nutrition to a snack or breakfast — zucchini blends in without changing the flavor. Made with wholemeal self-raising flour and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and fruit, they’re soft, tender and satisfying for both kids and adults. I like one-bowl recipes, and these … Read more