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The Best Mason Jar Apple, Cranberry, and Almond Salad

The Best Mason Jar Apple, Cranberry, and Almond Salad

Mason jar salads are a fresh, healthy, and easy make-ahead lunch option. Now before we get to this recipe, I want to share some of the reasons why I love mason jar salads oh so much! Mason jar salads are an easy way to meal 

The Best Simple Potato Soup

The Best Simple Potato Soup

The delicious combination of potato and scallions in this hearty soup results in the perfect “comfort food” dish. And although this recipe tastes rich, it actually is lower in calories than most potato soup recipes! Enjoy the comforting flavors and textures of a baked potato-in 

The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats

Two flavors, peanut butter and chocolate, combine to form a delicious combination for these overnight oats. You might think you are eating a peanut butter cup (for real!), when in fact, you are enjoying a healthy and filling meal! Ingredients 1 cup almond milk  ½ 

Easy Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats

Easy Blueberry Lemon Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are easy to prepare, the texture is hearty and creamy, and they taste like pudding. These blueberry lemon oats are tangy yet sweet, and they’re packed with protein. The combination of blueberry and lemon reminds me of summertime-yet you can prepare and enjoy 

The Best Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

The Best Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are the perfect breakfast to make ahead of time. You can prepare 5-7 individual jars and have your breakfast ready for the week! These apple cinnamon overnight oats are delicious, healthy, and filling-and they taste like dessert! INGREDIENTS 1 cup of oatmeal  1 

The Best Minestrone Soup

The Best Minestrone Soup

Minestrone soup is a hearty and classic Italian soup, made with tomatoes, vegetables, beans, and pasta. This recipe is packed with protein and nutrients-and is filling and delicious! INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1 cup carrots (sliced) 1 cup celery (sliced)  1 zucchini, peeled and chopped 

The Best Gingerbread Cookies

The Best Gingerbread Cookies

No for real, these are the best gingerbread cookies you will ever bake. Am I the Queen of superlatives? Nah, just a truth teller! These cookies offer a taste of ginger that is not overpowering, just delicious. You can roll out the dough and cut 

The Best Lemon Cookie Bars

The Best Lemon Cookie Bars

These tender cookie bars have lemon zest and a crunchy sugar crust ! A beautiful combination of sweet and tart, these cookie bars will be a treat for you and/or anyone who loves lemon desserts! INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder  1/2 teaspoon salt  1 tablespoon lemon zest 

Simple Peppermint Patty Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Simple Peppermint Patty Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Looking for a simple cookie treat? Then look no further than our Peppermint Patty Chocolate Chunk Cookies! Rich, chewy, chocolatey, and minty-these cookies are a treat that everyone loves! INGREDIENTS 1 package of chocolate chunk cookie mix (dry mix) ¼ cup salted butter, softened 2 

Soft & Chewy Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft & Chewy Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are inspired by a treat that my older sister bakes every holiday season! The sweetness of the white chocolate offsets the subtle tart flavor of the dried cranberries. These cookies are festive–and they disappear quickly–you may want to double the recipe! Ingredients ½ 

Easy Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

Easy Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

This cookie is a beautiful combination of salted caramel and shortbread (I mean, who doesn’t like salty + sweet?!). These cookies, which have an elevated twist on the classic shortbread thumbprint cookies, are delicious and easy to prepare. INGREDIENTS FOR COOKIES  1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, 

The Best Chocolate Dipped Oreos

The Best Chocolate Dipped Oreos

Is there a way to make Oreos taste even more divine?! How about by dipping them in melted chocolate?! Chocolate covered Oreos are incredibly easy to make-yet they look like you spent all day crafting them! Enjoy them as a treat, or wrap them up 

Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Vegan Chocolate Chunk Cookies

This cookie is everything a chocolate chunk cookie should be-a combination of soft and crispy, chewy and slightly crunchy. Mark my words, this will be one of the best cookies you ever bake-and the best you eat! Ingredients: 2 cups regular/all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking 

The Best Classic Sugar Cookies

The Best Classic Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies are classic and sweet (like you , dear reader!). The dough can be used easily for cutout cookies. Serve (and eat) them plain, with sprinkles, or topped with icing. That’s beauty of this cookie-it is simple yet versatile! Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose 

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies. Simple. Soft. Delicious.

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies. Simple. Soft. Delicious.

Peanut butter and chocolate? Need I say more? I guess I should: these cookies are simple to prepare…they’re soft (putting the fork marks in the dough prior to baking ensures softness), they’re loaded with peanut butter, and they’re loaded with chocolate. Caution: these cookies are 

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These devil’s food-like cookies  are soft and have a cake-like texture. Easy to prepare, these cookies are soft and chewy in the middle, and crispy on the edges. Ingredients: 1 box Devil’s food cake mix 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs Confectioners’ sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 350 

Quick and Easy Buttery Brown Sugar Shortbread

Quick and Easy Buttery Brown Sugar Shortbread

This cookie recipe is quick and easy–and you most likely already have the ingredients in your cabinets! These shortbread are delicate, buttery, and delicious. 1 cup salted butter (room temperature) ½ cup brown sugar  2 ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup of brown sugar (for 

Peanut Butter Free Festive Monster Cookies

Peanut Butter Free Festive Monster Cookies

These festive cookies are a peanut butter free take on the classic monster cookie recipe (with a holiday twist!) The cookies are dressed up with white chocolate chips, red and green M &Ms, and peppermint candies! They are a fun and delectable treat for gift 

Simple Arugula Cranberry Salad with Almonds

Simple Arugula Cranberry Salad with Almonds

This arugula salad, with sweet dried cranberries, red onions, and sliced almonds is a beautiful addition to your holiday table! It is colorful, flavorful, and best of all, low in calories, and high in nutrients! Bag of fresh baby arugula 1 medium red onion, sliced 

Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies

Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies

These adorable and colorful cookies are not only delicious, but they are fun for people of all ages to create! No matter what the size or location of your gathering, these cookies are an adorable addition to any dessert table. Ingredients: one roll of sugar