Plump ripe blueberries have never tasted better than paired with delicious pumpkin spice muffins. In fact, this is now our new favorite way to eat them. This muffin recipe is based on my 96-year-old Granny’s vintage pumpkin bread recipe which is incredibly moist and delicious. And the best part — […]
Vegetarian
Eating more fork-forward meals is not only great for your brain and body, but it’s also great for the planet too! Whether you’re someone who just wants to find a bit of inspiration, add a few more veggie-friendly meal options to the weekly menu rotation, or someone who wants to increase your fruit and vegetable intake to help reduce the risk of disease, this is the place to find what you’re looking for. And who knows, you might even get the kiddos to eat a few more while you’re at it!
Super Fluffy Pumpkin Spice Pancakes for Two (or a Crowd)
This homemade pumpkin pancake recipe is without a doubt one of our all-time favorites to eat — super fluffy, crispy buttery-edged, and topped with melted butter, roasted chestnuts, and drizzled with pure maple syrup they’re heaven. These pancakes are perfect for fall (and a great way to use up leftover […]
How to Make 2-Minute Chipotle in Adobo Sauce (When You Don’t Have a Can in Your Cupboard)
If you’re in the mood to make your favorite chipotle recipes like tinga tacos or other Mexican or Tex-Mex dishes but don’t have a can of chipotle in adobo sauce lying around — don’t fret. You can get the same spicy, tangy, smoked jalapeño flavors with this easy DIY version. […]
Bakery Style Pumpkin Spice Muffins (No-Mixer Needed)
This no-fail classic pumpkin spice muffin recipe is based on my 96-year-old Granny’s vintage pumpkin bread recipe which is super moist and delicious — and the best part is that it requires no mixer at all, just a bowl and a fork. They’re topped off with toasted pumpkin seed crunch […]
Bakery Style Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Bread (w/Toasted Walnuts)
This no-fail pumpkin spice pumpkin bread recipe is based on my 96-year-old Granny’s recipe which is super moist and delicious — and the best part is that it requires no mixer at all, just a bowl and a fork. This bakery-style vintage pumpkin bread is perfect for fall baking including […]
Granny’s Perfect Pumpkin Bread w/Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (a Vintage Recipe)
This easy pumpkin bread recipe is super moist and delicious — and requires no mixer at all. Passed down to my Mom from my now 96-year-old Granny, this pumpkin bread is still one of my all-time favorite fall and Thanksgiving desserts to make. This post is dedicated to my Granny […]
How to Make Fresh Homemade Pumpkin Purée (100% from Scratch in just 20 minutes)
You may be wondering why you should make homemade pumpkin purée from scratch when you can just pick up a can or two at the store. For starters, this all-natural (seriously delicious) pumpkin purée recipe is probably the simplest thing you’ll do all year. Beyond that, it yields an intensely […]
Super Moist Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread w/Toasted Pumpkin Seed Crunch
This easy moist pumpkin spice banana bread is the best of both worlds, especially for anyone who can’t wait for pumpkin spice season to start. Fragrant (overly ripe) bananas and homemade pumpkin pie spice flavor these tender loaves with just the right amount of warm spice and intense banana flavor […]
Italian Summer Garden Spaghetti w/Zucchini & Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce
This is hands down one of the best-tasting garden-fresh pasta recipes to cook right now. In fact, it’s so delicious we ate it for lunch four times last week. All you need is a little extra virgin olive oil, garlic, shallots (or onion), zucchini, and a variety of vine-ripened Italian […]
Dump Truck Royale Cookies (our take on Kitchen Sink + Compost Cookies)
We’re partial to super soft and chewy in the middle with golden crispy-edges chocolate chip cookies. For this recipe, I’ve added lots of complementary ingredients for added snack food taste and texture — Twix candy bars, peanut M&M’s, a hint of espresso, kettle potato chips, and a chopped Lindt 70% […]
How to Make Homemade Italian Egg Pasta (Using Italian 00 Flour)
This homemade pasta recipe is simple to make and uses just 2 ingredients — Italian 00 Flour and eggs. If you’ve ever wanted to try making your own pasta, these noodles make great lasagna, ravioli, tortellini, or tagliatelle, even fettuccine, or cut a little wider to make chewy ribbons of […]
Smooth Black Chickpea Hummus (a/Canned Italian Black Chickpeas)
Black Italian chickpeas from Puglia and black Japanese sesame paste are the base for this beautifully dark, smooth, and creamy hummus. It tastes just as good as regular hummus but is a bit more dramatic-looking. I created this recipe to close out our “Go Gray in May for Brain Cancer […]