Will you be my friend? It’s effortless for a 4-year-old in a sandbox to make a new friend. As adults, however, making new friends and finding time to nurture old ones can feel difficult. Building and maintaining friendships requires intention, effort, and a mindset that values platonic connection. I recently had the pleasure of speaking … Read more

This easy Cranberry Mimosa recipe takes just a minute to prepare and needs only two main ingredients for a festive sparkling champagne cocktail. Cranberry Mimosa This Cranberry Mimosa is an ideal holiday cocktail: fast to make, visually striking, and easy to adapt. Adjust the cranberry juice to champagne ratio to make the drink stronger or … Read more

      When life gives you lemons, make something delicious—like this lemon mayonnaise chicken. I was lucky to come home with a bounty of organic lemons from my sister’s tree in California a few weeks ago, and I couldn’t wait to cook with them. We eat chicken often, so trying a new preparation is … Read more

Servings: 20 pupusas Pupusas de Queso Con Frijol These Pupusas de Queso con Frijol are a beloved Salvadoran comfort food: golden and slightly crisp outside, gooey and savory inside, filled with creamy refried beans and melted cheese. Made with corn masa flour and cooked on a hot comal or griddle, they’re best served fresh alongside … Read more

This Orange Creamsicle Shake is creamy, smooth, and a perfect Orange Julius copycat. Made with frozen orange juice concentrate, vanilla ice cream, milk (or cream), and a touch of vanilla extract, it’s an easy and nostalgic orange cream shake you can make in minutes. Table Of Contents Why You’ll Love This Orange Creamsicle Shake Ingredients … Read more

I like easy recipes—ones I can toss together in minutes. There’s a time for gourmet ingredients and fancy techniques, but that time isn’t a busy Saturday morning when a little girl is craving a breakfast studded with her favorite sweet treat. My friend’s daughter adores chocolate — everything from classic candy to homemade hot cocoa. … Read more

This cherry slab pie is a fruity, feel-good dessert built for sharing—if you can part with a slice. Sweet cherries, a touch of lemon, and a buttery double crust bake into a golden, flaky rectangle topped with a decorative lattice and a sprinkle of coarse sugar. It’s straightforward to make, feeds a crowd, travels well, … Read more

If you want a simple, homemade option, this One Bowl Blue Cornbread is a kitchen staple. Store-bought mixes can be convenient, but they often contain preservatives. When a recipe is this straightforward, making it from scratch is worth the extra minute or two. What is Blue Cornmeal? Blue cornmeal has a sweet, slightly nutty taste … Read more

An easy cheese ball loaded with two cheeses, green onion and chopped pecans, all coated in vibrant pomegranate seeds. This pomegranate white cheddar cheese ball is a simple, festive Christmas appetizer that always gets noticed. Holiday gatherings are in full swing and this cheese ball is one of my favorite go-to appetizers. It’s easy to … Read more

Quick and easy Instant Pot ginger beef made at home with simple ingredients in about 30 minutes. Tender sirloin strips are coated in a sweet, spicy sesame-ginger sauce for a restaurant-quality meal you can prepare any night. This recipe is perfect for unexpected guests — it’s fast, simple, and full of flavor. If you enjoy … Read more