Oh my gosh, you HAVE to try this protein granola recipe—it’s my absolute favorite way to start the day! I swear, once you make homemade granola, you’ll never go back to the store-bought stuff. This version is packed with protein (hello, muscle fuel!), naturally sweetened, and so crunchy-delicious you’ll want to eat it straight from … Read more
Amelia Francis
Let me tell you about the day I discovered my new favorite pizza hack – cottage cheese pizza crust! I was craving pizza but trying to cut back on carbs, and let’s just say my first few attempts at cauliflower crust ended in disaster (soggy, crumbly messes, anyone?). Then I stumbled upon this magical combination … Read more
Oh my gosh, do you remember those sticky-fingered afternoons making Rice Krispie treats as a kid? I swear, the smell of melting marshmallows still takes me right back to my grandma’s kitchen. That’s exactly why I went wild when I first tried combining that nostalgic crunch with creamy ice cream – hello, Rice Krispie Ice … Read more
I’ll never forget the first time I made pesto for my niece – her face lit up at that vibrant green sauce, until she spotted the pine nuts and her smile dropped. “Auntie, I can’t eat those!” she whispered. That’s when I started experimenting with alternatives, and guess what? This pesto recipe without pine nuts … Read more
You know those sad, lonely bananas sitting on your counter getting spotty? Don’t throw them out! Let me tell you about my favorite way to transform them into something magical – cottage cheese banana bread. I stumbled upon this recipe years ago when I had some cottage cheese about to expire, and wow, what a … Read more
There’s something magical about that first strawberry rhubarb crisp of the season – when the rhubarb stalks are still firm and tart, and the strawberries taste like sunshine. My grandma always said this dessert tasted like summer in a bowl, and she wasn’t wrong. The way the sweet berries mellow out the punchy rhubarb, all … Read more
Oh, lemon balm! Just saying the name makes me smile. This bright, citrusy herb has been my kitchen secret for years—whether I’m brewing a calming tea after a long day or tossing fresh leaves into a summer salad. Recipes using lemon balm are some of my absolute favorites because they’re so versatile. I still remember … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the smell of peaches bubbling away in the oven, is there? This peach crisp recipe with fresh peaches takes me straight back to my grandma’s kitchen every summer. She’d pull out her old ceramic baking dish the moment peach season hit, and before you knew it, that heavenly scent of cinnamon … Read more
Let me tell you about my absolute go-to dish for summer gatherings – this healthy cowboy caviar recipe! It’s the kind of colorful, crunchy goodness that disappears within minutes at every potluck I bring it to. I first fell in love with cowboy caviar when my neighbor brought over a batch after we moved in, … Read more
There’s something magical about starting your day with a burst of fresh fruit – it’s like sunshine in a bowl! My Berry Breakfast Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing has become my go-to morning pick-me-up, and trust me, once you try it, you’ll understand why. I stumbled upon this combo years ago when I needed … Read more
