Traeger Smoked Salsa Verde is an easy grilled salsa with a hint of smoke, a little heat, and plenty of bright, fresh flavor. Fresh lime juice adds acidity, and the salsa comes together in under an hour. Traeger Smoked Salsa Verde While browsing the produce aisle recently I found an appealing selection of fresh green … Read more

This BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizza is a perfect choice for a busy weeknight or your next game day — packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. I usually exercise restraint when cooking for the blog: I decide beforehand whether I’ll eat the finished dish or save it for later. For this pizza, … Read more

Gingerbread Icebox Cupcakes are an effortless, no-bake dessert—layered whipped cream and gingersnaps finished with salted caramel sugar and a dusting of cinnamon. Icebox cupcakes are surprisingly simple to make and deliver a festive, comforting flavor without the fuss of baking. These treats are inspired by the classic icebox cakes of old—layers of cookies softened by … Read more

Maple pecan cake with chocolate cashew cream frosting — a vegan cake naturally sweetened with maple syrup for a slightly healthier, delicious treat. I made and photographed this maple pecan cake before Christmas, but January felt right to share it since it’s a relatively “healthier” cake option. Both the cake and the cashew cream frosting … Read more

Let’s be honest—many women in midlife don’t want to jump, sprint, or do burpees anymore. And that’s perfectly fine. If traditional HIIT feels too intense or your joints protest, you’re not alone. That’s why Interval Walking Training (IWT) is such a great option. It’s walking with purpose. You alternate between brisk and moderate paces, turning … Read more

About a year after my husband and I were married, we went to a Christmas party with a large group of other newlyweds. For the white elephant gift exchange, everyone brought the worst or most outrageous wedding present they’d received. I can’t recall what we contributed, but there were some truly hideous and awkward gifts … Read more

Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Blondies are a healthier twist on classic pumpkin desserts. These blondies are thick, chewy, and studded with generous chocolate chunks for a seasonal treat that still feels indulgent. Autumn is here, and these blondies are the perfect follow-up to the gluten-free pumpkin muffins I shared recently. They travel well, freeze nicely, … Read more

Ready for a surprising pizza flavor? This gluten-free Leeky Chicken pizza is seriously delicious. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure page for more information. Thanks! About This Leeky Chicken Pizza Recipe On a visit to Vermont this summer, I learned about Folino’s Leeky Chicken pizza in Burlington and was inspired to … Read more

Hello, food lovers — this shrimp fettuccine Alfredo is about to become one of your favorite weeknight or weekend meals. If you enjoy shrimp as much as we do, don’t miss our sautéed garlic shrimp and jerk shrimp pasta recipes for more inspired seafood pasta dishes. This dish is creamy, comforting and elegant all at … Read more

Carrot Top Pesto offers a fresh take on classic basil pesto. It’s an easy, flavorful way to use carrot greens that might otherwise be discarded, helping reduce food waste while adding a bright, savory spread to your kitchen repertoire. Carrot Top Pesto: A Delicious Way to Use Up Those Carrot Greens Last summer I harvested … Read more