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It’s the weekend and that means…PIZZA! Am I right?! And it has been a while since I posted about my Four Cheese Pizza with Tomato Basil Arugula Salad. High time for another pizza recipe on here! I love all traditional pizzas, don’t get me wrong, but this Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza rocks my world. I mean, one of my favorite parts of eating chicken tikka masala is scraping around my plate with a piece of naan to wipe up every last drop of the rich, creamy sauce, so it only made sense to put that sauce and the tender, spiced chicken on a pizza crust and then top it with some red onions, chopped cilantro and melty mozzarella cheese....

This almond cheese is my go-to for an almost-instant, creamy, versatile spreadable cheese. It blends up in no time, has only 5 ingredients (+ water), and is great for immediate gratification! I spread it on toast, fill homemade ravioli with it, dollop it on pizza, and stuff jalapeños with it (recipe here)! It’s also great for when I’m having no luck with culturing my cashew cream cheese–which, by the way, seems to be a regular occurrence for me since moving to DC (anyone have any insight as to why DC hates my culturing attempts?...

By the time you’re sipping your coffee or cocktail in the evening, this chicken, with a fusion of flavors, is cooking itself to make that pot ready for you. Sweet, tangy and umami flavors are waffling in your home while you relax and do whatever you like to do, rather than slaving in the kitchen. Mega-Super-Ultra-Easy Pineapple chicken… here I come… I love pineapple chicken, sweet and tangy delicious. Sometimes I make it a stir fry, which can take some effort....

Given how much we love my Banana Oatmeal Muffins, I wanted to try an apple version—perfect for fall!—and I’m so happy to share it today. This recipe has just a handful of ingredients and a base of oatmeal, which makes it have similar nutrition to a bowl of oatmeal…but it’s much more fun to eat! Plus, it’s also less messy for our darling little ones! You can serve these healthy muffins for kids warm, at room temperature, or cold....

We often find ourselves with half of a can of pumpkin left over from a recipe, and it lingers (and lingers) in the fridge. I love to help families use up those leftovers to ensure we’re wasting less food and getting the most out of our food budget. So, below you’ll find options that use small amounts of canned pumpkin and a few that use an entire can. These are great in the fall when you’re craving pumpkin recipes, or whenever you have pumpkin to use up....

I am here for all of the EASY and fun holiday recipes and this Halloween pasta is a family favorite. I love that the pasta sauce includes veggies, the whole dish is rich in protein and fiber, and the color is fun for the holiday. And you can add little edible eyeballs with cheese and olives if you want to go all out! I admit that I do not go too far into the realm of food crafting with kids food, but this seems like a fun option to have in the mix....

Prune Puree If you think of prunes, you probably think of serving them for one reason: Constipation! And while they can be helpful for that, they’re also a nice way to turn a shelf stable fruit into homemade baby food by simply blending with water. Prunes are also naturally sweet, affordable, and an iron-rich food for kids. This baby food has fiber, iron, and a pleasantly sweet flavor that’s great on it’s own or mixed into a simple baby food combination....

Zucchini Burgers I’m always looking for ways to make veggies appealing and easy for kids to eat, and adding zucchini to burgers is a favorite. These burgers are super moist and delicious—trust me, I’m super picky about my burgers! These are a classic burger with grated zucchini in the mix, which means that a pound of beef goes a little farther than usual (which is so helpful given the state of grocery prices!...

If you’re like me, and have a seemingly insatiable love for pasta, you might spend a disproportionate amount of your time reading about pasta making techniques, recipes, and theories. You may have even tried making your own at some point. You might also have noticed a big trend with homemade pasta dough–eggs, egg yolks, egg whites, and more eggs. You might grab your hair and stress, “how can the most vegan food (noodles) take on such a non-vegan ingredient when you make it fresh?...

I love making a big pot of soup to share with my family and while my kids are not always eager to eat all of the soups I personally love, there are a few that they are happy to dig into. This easy Minestrone Soup is one of them and it’s so darn comforting. And the texture and shapes of all of the ingredients are just perfect to share with a baby....

Baby Popsicles I have long loved baby popsicles as a way to both soothe teething gums and offer a fun snack on warm days. And this list includes my favorite ones for littles, with easy to make and nutritious mixtures in a range of flavors. You can make these healthy popsicles for baby as an easy baby snack, and you can enjoy one too! I recommend having a popsicle mold ready to go, so you can make quick work of the process....

Berry Muffins I have dozens of yummy muffins for kids on my website, but I wanted to make a berry muffin recipe that was both basic and versatile. One that we could turn to over and over when we want nutritious ingredients and the option to flavor it anyway we like using the ingredients we have on hand. And one that is most versatile to make even if you have food allergies in your house....

After loving my Blueberry Yogurt and Strawberry Yogurt, I have been eager to try a similar method using stone fruit, and this peach version does not disappoint. It’s one of our favorite ways to flavor plain yogurt and the fruit taste is so darn good. This recipe creates a homemade Peach Yogurt that’s similar to store-bought fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt, but the peach flavor is fresh and bright. It’s a great way to use seasonal fruit or to use up frozen peaches, depending on what you have access to, and it works blended smooth or with a chunkier fruit base....

Sweet Potato Baby Food Sweet potato is a perfect baby food. It’s nutritious, naturally flavorful, and cooks up nicely and softly. And no matter whether you’re starting your baby with the Baby Led Weaning style of feeding or more traditional purees, this one cooking method will work beautifully. And you can serve it to everyone at the table—big kids and grown-ups alike! This recipe makes tender roasted sweet potato wedges, which you can serve as is or mash or puree them smoother with a fork....

Almond Flour Muffins One of the most common questions I’ve had over the years is “Can I use almond flour in that?” in regards to just about every recipe! The answer is usually no since almond flour works really differently than regular wheat flour—it absorbs liquids entirely differently—so I knew it was time to make a muffin recipe specifically using almond flour. This recipe has only a handful of ingredients and a few flavor options....

Greek Yogurt Pancakes We are huge fans of yogurt pancakes, so I’ve been wanting to try them with protein-rich Greek yogurt as another easy breakfast option. It works SO well. These are a great way to fuel up in the morning, they are easy to stir together, and they work with just about any diced fruit your family likes. (And also chocolate chips.) My kids didn’t notice that these even had yogurt in them, which is a nice plus for kids who aren’t into that specific ingredient....

Serve it up with white rice and tostones, and you have a Latin dinner that’s hard to beat! I am a big fan of Cuban food, having eaten plenty of it during my childhood years in South Florida. From something simple like Pollo a la Plancha to the more elaborate Ropa Vieja, all of their dishes are packed with flavor. That’s why I was really drawn towards Fricase de Pollo....

Every time I make these lemon cookies I get RAVE reviews. Even from my husband who turns up his nose at lemon bars or lemon meringue pie (more for me, I say). But not these cookies. I have to fight him for these and it is always a sad day when the last one is gone. Love all things lemon? Be sure to check out some of our other reader favorites that feature this fun flavor like Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins, Lemon Meringue Pie Bars, or Fresh Lemon Ice Cream!...

Oreos are one of our favorite store-bought cookies, but they are even better when they are coated in a chocolate shell! You can dress them up for any holiday by using seasonal colors and sprinkles, but they are especially fun for Halloween. We used the mint Oreos, which are one of my favorite flavors, but you could also use the ones filled with orange cream for Halloween or any of the other flavors you like best....

This cranberry apple pie is one of my favorite desserts any time of the year. I stock up on fresh cranberries when they are in season and throw them in the freezer, pretty much just so I can use them to bake this pie and make cranberry orange bread. Cranberry apple pie is a surprising and refreshing twist on classic apple pie, especially if you enjoy sweet-tart desserts! I made this for my dad recently and he said it was quite possibly his favorite apple pie he’s ever eaten....