Green beans with bacon and a rich sour cream sauce make a comforting, flavorful side dish that fits beautifully into a low carb meal. These keto sour cream green beans are creamy, savory, and simple enough for a weeknight dinner, yet special enough to serve with a holiday meal or when guests are at the … Read more

Longer, warmer days deserve a dessert that tastes like sunshine, and this Summer Berry Pie is exactly that. It is bright, juicy, lightly tart, and sweet enough to feel special without overpowering the natural flavor of the berries. With a flaky all-butter crust and a colorful mixed berry filling, this homemade berry pie is the … Read more

Serve your holiday guests a mug of rich, creamy Vegan Hot Chocolate that tastes wonderfully indulgent but is simple enough to make on a cozy weeknight. This dairy-free hot chocolate is made on the stovetop with dark chocolate, cocoa powder, oat milk, lite coconut milk, and a few pantry ingredients for a smooth, luxurious drink. … Read more

A warm mug of hot cocoa is one of the best parts of a cold winter day, and this double layer hot chocolate fudge brings that same cozy flavor into a rich, bite-sized dessert. It is smooth, creamy, sweet, and topped with mini marshmallows, just like a classic cup of hot chocolate. Best of all, … Read more

This homemade carrot cake recipe is moist, tender, warmly spiced, and easy to make with simple ingredients. It has a soft crumb, rich flavor from butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and fresh carrots, and it is finished with creamy cream cheese frosting. Carrot cake is a classic dessert for a reason. It is sweet, lightly spiced, beautifully … Read more

This Walnut Pesto offers a delightful twist on classic basil pesto. Made with toasted walnuts, garlic, olive oil, and freshly shredded Parmesan, it’s rich, nutty, and perfect tossed with pasta or spread on toast. Basil pesto is a favorite pasta topping for many, but when basil isn’t available this toasted walnut pesto delivers similar bright, … Read more

These iced oatmeal cookies are soft and chewy, made with brown butter, warm spices, and lightly dipped in vanilla icing. They taste even better than the store-bought classics. These homemade iced oatmeal cookies are a delightful twist on a nostalgic favorite. Inspired by Mother’s oatmeal cookies, this version is baked soft rather than crisp, with … Read more

Can we talk about these Valentine’s Lace Cookies? I’m completely smitten. The sugar cookie itself is flavored with lime and pistachio, and the topping is a marshmallow fondant similar to the one used on the Watercolor Painted Sugar Cookies. I finished each cookie by brushing the fondant with edible metallic red paint and then layering … Read more

Grilling pizza at home is one of the best ways to achieve a crisp, blistered crust and fast cooking times. A charcoal or wood fire reaches far higher temperatures than most home ovens, producing a texture and smoky flavor that mimics a traditional wood-fired pizza. For this Grilled Spring Onion and Eggplant Pizza with Goat … Read more

Let’s talk about my favorite bar in Magic Kingdom – The Beak & Barrel! While it’s not the only place in the park to grab an adult beverage, it is the only true bar experience within Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom. This Pirates of the Caribbean–themed tavern opened next to the ride in August … Read more