I created a special Brownie Caramel Cake to celebrate my husband’s birthday. We kept the day low-key with coffee, egg sandwiches and some internet time. He prefers quiet celebrations, so I made something extra special since he loves brownies and I love caramel. This cake fits my Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle. I used a caramel … Read more

Avocados have never tasted better. This simple avocado spread uses just three ingredients and takes only a minute to prepare—just mash and mix. It’s creamy and flavorful enough to serve as a dip, a spread for toast, a quick snack, or an easy appetizer. I wasn’t always an avocado fan. Plain avocado often seemed bland … Read more

This Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Bread is a low-carb side that tastes fantastic and makes eating vegetables feel like a treat. It bakes into a flatbread-style base made almost entirely of cauliflower, which makes it an excellent alternative to traditional bread for anyone watching carbs or gluten. If you enjoy cauliflower, you’ll likely love this. It’s … Read more

Tender, juicy, and irresistibly crispy, this slow cooker carnitas recipe is an easy, flavorful pulled pork dish everyone will enjoy. With just a few simple ingredients you can make succulent carnitas that are perfect for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, bowls, and more. Carnitas are one of those meals I never tire of — in tortillas, … Read more

These Lindt-stuffed cookies are chocolate chip cookies filled with a Lindt truffle for an extra gooey center. They bake up chewy and chocolatey, taking a classic cookie to the next level by using high-quality truffles for a rich, melty surprise. These chocolate truffle–filled cookies are an elevated version of classic chocolate chip cookies. A frozen … Read more

This easy salad dressing takes just five minutes to make and tastes fantastic. Making your own dressing lets you control the ingredients so you can create a healthier, homemade version without preservatives or processed oils. A jar of homemade dressing is perfect for meal prep — it’s versatile and will brighten salads, roasted vegetables, grain … Read more

Dad’s easy meat sauce is simple, flavorful, and quick to prepare. No special equipment required—just a pan, a can opener, and a good knife. Sometimes you want a straightforward sauce without simmering all day or pulling out an Instant Pot. In about 40 minutes this sauce delivers robust tomato and meat flavor, perfect for weeknight … Read more

This simple 4-ingredient guacamole comes together in minutes with bright, fresh flavor. Chunky and tangy, it’s ideal for topping tacos and fajitas or serving as a dip with tortilla chips. This healthy appetizer is quick to make and contains no tomatoes. Guacamole is always a crowd-pleaser for summer gatherings, game days, or celebrations like Cinco … Read more

That was fun to make. Admittedly it’s the wrong season for heavy felted gloves, even fingerless ones, but winter will be back before long. The project began with a men’s emerald green lambswool (70%) and cashmere (30%) sweater I found at a charity shop for 25p. A hot wash and agitation reduced it dramatically until … Read more

Fast and easy to make, these chewy raspberry lemon blondies are just the right mix of tart and sweet – and will disappear way too quickly! Raspberry lemon blondies are a bright, chewy dessert that balances tart citrus with sweet berries. They come together quickly and require minimal fuss, making them ideal for a simple … Read more