A simple guide to help you understand and cook with the best cooking fats and oils for your health! When you shop for oils and cooking fats, the variety can feel overwhelming. This concise guide will help you choose healthier options, explain how to use them based on cooking temperature, and point out which fats … Read more

Just in time for pumpkin season: a simple, savory Pumpkin Hummus with Rosemary & Roasted Garlic. This creamy, slightly sweet dip blends pumpkin puree, chickpeas, and mellow roasted garlic with bright fresh rosemary for an appetizer that’s both unique and endlessly versatile. Once you try it, you may find yourself making it year-round. Short list … Read more

Common Amish Last Names Because so few outsiders join the Amish, their communities tend to use a relatively small set of family names. These common Amish last names often repeat across generations and regions, though spelling can vary and some surnames are more local than others. When someone grows up in an Amish or Mennonite … Read more

Gingerbread Cookie Bars with Eggnog Frosting These Gingerbread Cookie Bars with Eggnog Frosting deliver all the warm, spiced flavor of classic gingerbread cookies in an easier, slice-and-serve format. Instead of rolling and cutting cookie dough, the dough is pressed into a 9×13 pan and baked as a single sheet, then finished with a creamy eggnog … Read more

Lemon chicken orzo pasta is a rich, creamy one-pot meal that balances comforting, homey flavours with a bright citrus lift. It’s ideal for weeknights but elegant enough for guests. This version begins with butter browned until nutty, then onions are gently caramelised with a pinch of sugar for a deep, savoury base. We use shredded … Read more

Muscovado Molasses Cookies Prep: 10 minutes mins Cook: 13 minutes mins Total: 23 minutes mins Yield: 24 cookies Author: Karie Kirkpatrick Pin Print Thick and soft with a lightly crunchy sugar coating, these Muscovado molasses cookies capture the warm fall flavors of dark molasses, rich muscovado sugar, and cozy spices. The deep, caramel-like notes of … Read more

This lightened-up Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is one of my favorite quick dinners. Tender, lightly seasoned shrimp are pan-seared until just pink and served atop perfectly al dente angel hair pasta, all tossed in a creamy sauce that balances sweet, savory, spicy, and tangy notes. The sauce is indulgent without being heavy, so you get … Read more

Sunnyside Salad isn’t a classic egg salad. Crispy fried eggs served over fresh greens make a fast, nourishing Whole30-friendly meal I turn to for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Table of Contents A non-traditional egg salad! What’s the best way to fry eggs for this sunnyside salad? Soft yolks are the way to go! Eggs are … Read more

Pumpkin Poke Cake is a chilled, crowd-pleasing dessert with a moist spice cake base, a creamy pumpkin filling, and a light whipped cream topping. Made with a boxed cake mix for convenience, this recipe is perfect for busy bakers who want big autumn flavor without a lot of fuss. The poke method creates pockets for … Read more