Barley risotto is like regular arborio rice risotto’s chewy, hearty cousin. It’s still ultra creamy, it’s decadent tasting, and guess what–it’s much simpler to make! You’ve got to try this creamy vegan barley risotto stuffed zucchini. You heard me, stuffed zucchini! You might be used to seeing barley in hearty winter stews or maybe a veggie burger or two (personal favorite of course is my stuffed mediterranean veggie burgers made with barley)....
You deserve that bow. You are the one, afterall, who thought to make this stunning BOMB in the first place. It’s an ultimate party show stopper. Appetizer at its best! Think New Years eve, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, a Big Game… Busy, busy evenings with elaborate food spreads. You need to start off with something easy and quick (literally 15 minutes quick) yet fancy and super delish. Well this gorgeous cheesy mess is it....
Baked Pears I’ve been making sliced Baked Apples for years and years and recently started to use the same method on pears. Oh my gosh, I wish I’d tried this sooner because it’s both easy and so darn yummy! I love that it’s such an easy way to transform fruit, even if it’s a little underripe, and that I love it as much as my kids do. (I love using my Cinnamon Pears recipe for that, too....
I vividly remember the first time I ever had these easy turtle brownies. I was in high school at a family friend’s party, and they served these up cold from the refrigerator. Everybody went nuts, and they were so delicious that I remember asking my mom to ask her friend if I could have the recipe. This was the best turtle brownie recipe even back then, and I think I probably made these once a week for the rest of my high school days....
My friend Jana had us over for dinner one day and she served this Greek potato salad. It was so delicious and different from other potato salad recipes that I immediately asked her for the recipe! I love that it has a bit more bite to it from the punchy flavors of red wine vinegar, a generous amount of green onions, and herbs. It’s just creamy enough with a little mayo but not overwhelming....
Peach Muffins I’m a huge fan of meal prepping at least one breakfast on the weekend so we have an easy option ready to go in the morning. These muffins with peach are a nutritious way to start the day and they are perfect to make-ahead of time. You can of course also make them right before you serve…that works too! (You may also like Peach Sauce, Stewed Peaches, Peach Crisp and Peach Popsicles....
Whether you’re looking for easy recipes to make for yourself, ones that you can share with a toddler or older child, or recipes to prep ahead, this list has my top easy pregnancy recipes. With all of the challenges that arise during pregnancy including increased needs for iron, fiber, and protein, this list is a solid place to start for nutritious options. I tried to include recipes that don’t have pungent smells, too, if that helps—plus a few that are cooling and hydrating since I know that can also be beneficial during pregnancy....
And you can scramble them in 100 different ways. Here is how we do it in India. Of course, by going the Masala way. These Indian Scrambled Eggs are an absolutely out of this world delicious breakfast or dinner, and any time in between thing that you can cook with just few Indian staples. Make this Egg Bhurji today, go the spicy route to start your day. Believe me when I say, you will be scrambling your eggs this way often… Mornings at the Beisers’ are always different when it comes to breaky time....
Roasted veggies, crisp apples, sweet dried cranberries, and so much more. This is one of those salads where every bite brings a new combination of flavors. Give this one a sure try when the temperatures start to drop. Hint, hint, this fall pasta salad would be a great surprise on holiday spreads… Fall is typically a time when we lean towards those cozy comfort foods. Soups like Tuscan White Bean Soup and Ham Bone Soup are sure hits, as are casseroles like our Lancashire Hotpot and Johnny Marzetti....
Baby-Led Weaning Breakfast Once a baby is around 6 months old and has started solids, incorporating easy breakfast options can be a great way to start the day—both as a ritual to share and as a way to start the day at the table together. These ideas here are shown in the baby-led weaning style of feeding kids, where the child is offered foods they can easily pick up and feed themselves from a young age....
Monster Cookies I love having a stable of easy cookies for kids that I can make with the kids or for the kids, even when I have a lot going on. And this Monster Cookie recipe is one of our favorites. If you’re new to Monster Cookies, the idea of them is that they are a combination of a peanut butter cookie, an oatmeal cookie, and a chocolate chip cookie, for a result that is kind of the best of all worlds....
Spinach Eggs Last year, we randomly made these spinach eggs and I was truly shocked that my kids were so obsessed with them. The girls helped me make them, which always makes them more interested in at least considering new foods, and they loved them. And even my little guy (who was napping while we cooked) asked for seconds. We’ve been making these regularly since then, and they are a favorite way to serve veggies for breakfast—or an easy dinner—and incorporate iron into our morning meal....
It can be hard to make a frosting for home-baked goods that tastes as good as the kind you’d get at the bakery. This one though, it totally passes muster. It’s naturally sweet from the strawberries, creamy from cream cheese and butter, and it’s a perfect match for Healthy Vanilla Cupcakes, Easy Chocolate Cupcakes, or Vegan Vanilla Cake. It goes above and beyond plain Cream Cheese Frosting! The strawberry flavor, which comes from freeze-dried berries, is intense and bright....
Homemade Yogurt Melts Packaged yogurt melts from the store are a fairly ubiquitous baby and toddler snack these days, but it’s also fun to make a version of them at home. These aren’t freeze-dried like the store-bought ones are, but they’re real yogurt frozen into little bites. The result are mini yogurt bites that the kids can pick up with their hands as finger food for a nutritious snack that’s also really fun!...
After I perfected my Carrot Cake Bars, I knew I wanted to share a zucchini version to have as an option for using up zucchini—or to make when the craving strikes. And this recipe is just so darn delicious. It’s seriously tender, just sweet enough, and pairs so well with a thick topping of Cream Cheese Frosting. This is a delicious breakfast or snack cake, and of course can be served for dessert....
Do you love fun, vintage dessert salads as much as we do? Be sure to check out our Cottage Cheese Jello Salad, Easy Cranberry Fluff Salad, and Creamy Grape Salad! You will love this Frog’s Eye Salad If you’re looking for a new side dish to bring to your next party and wanting something unique and tasty, check out this frog eye salad. It will turn heads, raise eyebrows and you’re less likely to be bringing the same dish as someone else because it seems like not many people know about this delicious dish these days even though it’s been around for decades!...
Looking for more fun treats for your trick-or-treaters? Don’t miss our Dirt Cups, Ghost Meringues, or Halloween Pancakes! Love it or hate it, this is the time of year for the most divisive flavor of Fall – candy corn! I’m actually a big fan (our whole house is) and this candy corn fudge is the best way to celebrate it! This fudge is like Halloween wrapped up in a tiny piece of candy lol....
If you love visiting the islands but haven’t had a chance to go in a while, these might fix that craving! You might also want to try our Macadamia Nut Sticky Buns, Virgin Piña Coladas, and Papaya Seed Dressing! Hawaiian Teriyaki Chicken Skewers When it comes to grilling season, I’m a sucker for anything on a stick, grilled fruit (hello grilled peaches!), and all the fresh veggies (try these grilled summer veggie quesadillas!...
Healthy Hot Chocolate I’m a big believer that hot chocolate is a must after playing outside in the snow or cold weather. Luckily, it’s so super easy to make at home with pantry staples you likely already have on hand. My kids love this—and I do, too! We do this method when we’re out of mix, and it’s a great option to have. Just like chocolate milk, you can make this with any type of milk that you prefer, dairy or nondairy, and adjust the sweetness to suit your preference....
My sweet tooth can’t get enough of recipes with chocolate and nuts! If you’re the same, check our Chocolate Marshmallow Almond Rocky Road Cookies for a chocolatey, nutty cookie, and if you’re more in the mood for pie, our Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie is amazing! Old-fashioned 7 Layer Bars or Hello Dolly bars have, you guessed it, SEVEN layers of deliciousness! Also known as Magic Bars, this amazing dessert is so easy to throw together and perfect for any occasion....
