A mastery guide for making the best crepes at home! I’m sharing my techniques for tender, ultra-thin crepes with buttery, crisp edges using seven simple ingredients and no special equipment. Serve them sweet or savory—whatever you prefer. About two decades ago, when I was a student, I learned to make a vanilla crepe cake at … Read more

I’ve been wanting to make homemade beef jerky for a long time, and I’m excited to share this Hot Honey Garlic Beef Jerky recipe made on an Oklahoma Joe’s smoker. I marinated thinly sliced beef round in a hot honey garlic blend, then smoked it low and slow on the Oklahoma Joe’s Judge Charcoal Grill … Read more

These Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes make a hearty, flavorful vegan dinner. The sweet potato flesh is scooped out and combined with sautéed vegetables and a simple enchilada-style sauce, then returned to the skins and baked until warm and slightly crisp. It’s easy to prepare, adaptable to whatever produce you have on hand, and perfect for … Read more

These easy bean and cauliflower rice enchiladas make a quick weeknight dinner and a great leftover lunch. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and oil-free, they’re full of flavor and simple to prepare. Recipe originally published November 26, 2017. Easy Bean and Cauliflower Rice Enchiladas The holidays are a time of celebration, but there are also days when you … Read more

Rich, creamy homemade salted caramel sauce is irresistible straight from the jar and perfect for drizzling over ice cream, cheesecake, or other desserts. This simple stovetop recipe makes about 1 cup of caramel in under 10 minutes using only five ingredients. No candy thermometer needed — the dry method caramelizes the sugar directly in the … Read more

It’s been a busy season at BFFF — our rebrand is underway, the in-house team is hard at work, and summer has finally arrived. With so much going on, we’re taking every chance we can to enjoy time together as a family. Andy and I prioritize quality family time, and many of our happiest moments … Read more

Editor’s Note: I updated this recipe to improve dough handling, roll shape, and pull-apart texture. The original version below will still work, but I now prefer a revised method with easier shaping, better rise, and more golden tops. If you want the latest version, look for my updated gluten-free dinner rolls recipe. If you want … Read more

I love essential oil diffusers and have so many that I’ve lost count. While plug‑in or electric diffusers are great, they aren’t always practical in every room—especially small spaces like bathrooms. For those places, reed diffusers are my go‑to solution: simple, inexpensive, and effective. Why choose reed diffusers? Affordable and long‑lasting No power source required … Read more

Looking for a sweet treat to make for Valentine’s Day? Below are a collection of recipes I’ve made over the years—some specifically for Valentine’s Day, others that are simply perfect to share with someone you love. Toward the end you’ll find older posts from when this blog was just getting started—be kind, I was learning. … Read more