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My asparagus soup is incredibly smooth and creamy, yet made without a drop of cream. Instead, we combine asparagus, potatoes, and a simple and flavorful homemade broth. It’s healthy, satisfying, and naturally vegetarian! This asparagus soup recipe screams Spring and is one of my favorite asparagus recipes! It’s light on calories but has a very sweet, light, fresh taste. Although I love rich, cream-based soups, sometimes I crave something lighter. This is where this recipe shines. By using potatoes instead of cream, we achieve that same silky texture without the extra calories. I use the same trick in our creamy … Read more

These mini baked brie crescent rolls are super easy and super delicious! Perfect for holidays and gatherings. Everyone I’ve worked for loves them! I serve these brie stuffed crescent rolls as appetizers and in my bread basket as a side for holiday meals. They are quick to make and versatile, so if you don’t have brie cheese, replace it with anything you like! Store-bought crescent dough (like Pillsbury) makes this easy, but any brand-name or homemade pizza dough works just fine! If you like brie, I highly recommend our stuffed brie bread or this warm honey brie! How to Make … Read more

Cranberry Salsa, You Are My New Favorite Holiday Dish. My friend Amanda has a great recipe for cranberry-salsa-topped cream cheese dip. I’ve been looking for it for years, and this year I finally gave it a try. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! Well-textured, juicy, zippy, fresh and sweet with a little fire from the jalapeño. There are tons of cranberry salsa or cranberry relish-type recipes out there, but the best thing that sets them apart from other recipes is that add a pinch of fresh ginger. Hello! Good. I brought her a treat, with a creamy base, to a holiday party in … Read more

These are the easiest, most irresistible cookies ever! Our recipe is flour-free, butter-free, and dairy-free, yet the cookies are amazingly good. My family can’t get enough of them! You won’t believe how amazing these peanut butter cookies taste with just a few simple ingredients. They are soft, chewy, super sweet, and full of peanut butter flavor. These cookies are a staple in our house. Whenever I need a quick and easy treat that everyone will love, these are my go-to items. Our recipe is based on the classic 3 ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe, but to make them irresistible, we … Read more

This peanut butter pie is amazingly delicious! With a chocolate chip cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a heaping of chopped nuts and shaved chocolate, it has become one of our family’s favorite desserts. I wasn’t always a big fan of peanut butter pie. I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, but most versions are too rich for me. Sometimes I bite and feel like I can’t do it anymore. But this no-bake peanut butter pie completely changed my mind. The crust is fantastic and super easy to make with chocolate chip cookies (I use Oreos!) and … Read more

Our homemade crispy kale chips are super easy! Our recipe takes 20 minutes, and you can customize the chips to your liking. Good! When I first made kale chips in the oven, I was surprised at how easy it was. You only need kale, a baking sheet, and a hot oven. Then, you can spice it up with spice mixes that are already sitting in your cabinet. I’ve shared a few of my favorites below! In addition to this kale chips recipe, we have many other kale recipes on the blog. If you happen to have leftover kale, a few … Read more

Our roasted Brussels sprouts with garlic and ham are absolutely amazing! They become crispy, caramelized, and perfectly tender, basically, everything you could ever want for Brussels sprouts! The secret to the best Brussels sprouts is to skip the baking sheet and use a cast iron pan! The pan allows you to start the Brussels sprouts on the stovetop so they are nicely browned and caramelized. Then, finish them in the oven to make them tender. This easy recipe, inspired by Mark Bittman, makes the best Brussels sprouts we’ve ever had! We also throw in a few cloves of garlic and … Read more

This is one of my favorite ways to cook Brussels sprouts! This recipe for Brussels sprouts with balsamic and garlic is quick, easy, and incredibly delicious. If you’ve never tried sautéed Brussels sprouts, you’re in for a treat. Rubbing them helps them cook faster in the pan, making them soft and delicious. Then, we’ll take them to the next level with garlic, balsamic vinegar, dried cranberries, and toasted nuts. The combination is irresistible! And here’s a little trivia for your Brussels sprouts: it’s always ‘Brussels sprouts’, not ‘Brussels sprouts,’ even if you’re just saying one! Looking for more ways to … Read more

This is my favorite shortbread cookie recipe! It’s super easy and the cookies are firm enough to keep for days (if not weeks when refrigerated). There are only a few ingredients needed and no mixer! You only need a bowl and a spoon. I love these shortbread cookies! They are very simple, which proves that sometimes basic recipes really are the best. They have a classic buttery flavor that reminds me of the Scottish shortbread (like Walker’s) that I enjoyed growing up. They are amazing. While the base recipe only calls for three ingredients, I like to add a touch … Read more