With just a few simple ingredients, French Chantilly cream, also known as crème Chantilly, becomes one of the most irresistible dessert toppings. Light, airy, softly sweet, and delicately flavored with vanilla, it is delicious served on its own or paired with fresh berries, madeleines, scones, ice cream, crêpes, waffles, cakes, and many other desserts. Before … Read more

As I write this, the storm is moving closer, and the weather warnings are becoming harder to ignore. High winds, possible snow, and power outages are all part of the forecast, so everyone in the area seems to be settling in at home and waiting to see what happens next. I hope that wherever you … Read more

Vegan peanut butter bars are the kind of freezer treat you will want to keep on hand all week. They are rich, sweet, salty, and nutty, with a flavor that is reminiscent of a PayDay-style candy bar. Each bar has a tender almond flour cake layer topped with a creamy maple peanut butter layer that … Read more

This Mexican Street Corn, also known as elote, is smoky, creamy, tangy, and lightly spicy in the best possible way. Each ear of corn is cooked until tender and lightly charred, then coated with a rich garlic-lime sauce, crumbly Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and chipotle chili powder. It is messy, vibrant, and full of classic … Read more

This green milk tea, also known as matcha milk tea, is creamy, refreshing, and full of sweet, earthy flavor. Matcha powder is whisked with hot water until smooth and frothy, then layered with milk, sweetener, ice, and chewy boba pearls for a café-style drink you can make at home. It is simple, soothing, and just … Read more

Pepperoni Cheese Pizza Muffins Pizza night is always something to look forward to, especially when the middle of the week needs a little extra fun. In our house, Wednesday has become the unofficial pizza night because it makes an ordinary weekday feel like a small celebration. While there are plenty of toppings to choose from, … Read more

Queenketo LCHF Gennaro Niçoise Salad. A generous keto salad that is hearty enough to serve as a complete main meal. The name may sound a little unusual, but there is a reason for it. This low-carb salad is inspired by the classic French Salade Niçoise and by Gennaro’s salad from Jamie Oliver’s Italian cooking. Both … Read more

These chocolate chip cookie crisps are thin, crunchy, and wonderfully dunkable. They have the crisp bite of a cracker with the familiar flavor of a chocolate chip cookie, but they are only lightly sweet, making them an easy snack for coffee, tea, milk, or a simple after-dinner treat. If you are expecting soft, gooey, buttery … Read more

Deliciously easy, protein-packed gluten free fruit dip! All photos courtesy of Cricket Plunkett, Cricket’s Confections Cricket’s Confections I am so excited to welcome Cricket from Cricket’s Confections as a guest contributor. Cricket creates flavorful recipes that are both gluten free and focused on healthier ingredients, making her work a wonderful fit for anyone who wants … Read more

Homemade Vanilla Pudding is a simple, old-fashioned dessert made from scratch with real creaminess, egg yolks, and vanilla. Enjoy it warm right after cooking or chilled for a smooth, classic treat. If you enjoy homemade pudding and custard-style desserts, this easy vanilla pudding recipe is a wonderful place to start. It is rich, comforting, and … Read more