This chocolate peppermint stick cocktail is a festive, easy-to-make holiday drink. Smooth Baileys, chocolatey Crème de Cacao, bright Peppermint Schnapps, and a rim of crushed candy cane create a creamy, mint-chocolate cocktail that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. Making this cocktail is simple: add ice, Crème de Cacao, Baileys, and Peppermint Schnapps to a cocktail shaker, … Read more

I received an eCopy of Robyn Webb’s upcoming cookbook, The Perfect Diabetes Comfort Food Collection, and I’ll also receive a hard copy. This is a sponsored post. Now let’s make some lemon asparagus soup! Another comforting soup recipe on the site is my brown butter cauliflower soup. For easy browsing, here are all of my … Read more

Welcome back — I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Mine was filled with family and friends, and this week I’m acting as tour guide for my sister’s family, who are visiting after two years away. We’re showing them some favorite spots around the city and, of course, sampling Chicago’s signature foods. Chicago is famous … Read more

When summer brings ripe berries, enjoy them to the fullest. Hello, gorgeous readers — today I’m sharing a light, refreshing summer salad: Vegan Summer Berry Salad with Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette. This salad is also gluten-free. Bright, fresh and loaded with essential nutrients and antioxidants, it’s a perfect seasonal dish. Mixed greens topped with strawberries, blueberries … Read more

Dark chocolate gelato is a simple yet deeply satisfying dessert for anyone who prefers intense chocolate flavor over overt sweetness. It still has sweetness, but the real appeal is its luxurious, sophisticated chocolate depth. This recipe yields a rich dark chocolate gelato you can make at home, even without an ice cream machine. Traditional gelato … Read more

This tahini chocolate chip mug cake is a moist, fluffy vegan single-serving cake studded with melty chocolate chips and a subtle toasted tahini note. Ready in the microwave in under five minutes, it’s a perfect quick dessert for one. What Is a Mug Cake? A mug cake is exactly what it sounds like: a small … Read more

Cottage cheese is everywhere these days, and for good reason — it’s creamy, versatile, and packed with protein. I’ve long enjoyed it plain with berries and a drizzle of honey, or savory with tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and seasoning. One of the best tricks is to blend cottage cheese: it adds smoothness and extra protein to … Read more

And just like that, January already feels halfway gone. Is anyone else feeling a little panicked? It’s easy to look at the calendar and imagine June arriving in the blink of an eye, but let’s pause for a moment, take a deep breath, and appreciate what the beginning of the year brings: fresh starts, new … Read more

Table of Contents Sous Vide Lobster Tail Cooking Times and Temperature Best Sous Vide Lobster Tail Recipe Equipment Sous Vide Garlic Butter Lobster Tail Ingredients Instructions Lemon Butter Sauce Lobster can be difficult to cook perfectly using traditional high-heat methods, which often intimidates home cooks. Sous vide changes that by allowing precise, low-temperature cooking that … Read more

This creamy pumpkin and sweet potato soup is warm and inviting, with cozy spices like ground ginger, smoked paprika, and a hint of cinnamon. It’s simple to prepare and can be made ahead, taking about 40 minutes—perfect for holiday menus. Note: this post was first published in 2021 and updated in 2025 with new photos … Read more