In Brazil, this Black Bean Soup – or Caldinho de Feijão, like we call it – is a must on cold days. You sip it and immediately your whole body feels warm and cozy! Hmmmmm! And it’s so flavorful too! Add some bacon on top and serve it with a few slices of french bread and it’s a very fulfilling meal. It is also very common to see this soup served as an appetizer in parties, especially game parties (where friends gather to watch soccer!...

I realize that “frittata” is technically Italian and that both “house” and “wine” existed long before someone combined them, but I am appreciative nonetheless because they allow me to maintain my dignity in sensitive situations. When I’m out to dinner, instead of having to delicately state, “Please bring me the cheapest wine on your menu—I’m low on cash and not picky,” I can say, “I’ll take the house red please....

Once you try grilling cod, you’ll never want to cook it any other way in the summer! Although baked cod tastes amazing and is my go-to for most of the year, cooking it on the grill creates tender white fish that pairs perfectly with Cajun spices. Learn how to grill cod in foil (or directly on the grill, too) the easy way, plus the best ways to season a grilled cod recipe....

Among all the foods you can enjoy on a low carb lifestyle, one of the most confusing categories is keto sweeteners — especially honey! Like coconut sugar, it’s a minimally processed and natural sweetener… but is honey keto friendly? Let’s take a closer look at how honey fits into a ketogenic diet, the carbs in honey, and the best keto honey substitute to enjoy when you’re watching your carb intake....

I don’t know about you, but once summer arrives, my weekend eating habits tend to become a little…lax. Now instead of wasting my energy on regret, I’ve found it a much more positive, productive, and healthy use of my time to prepare a few nourishing meals to enjoy throughout the week. I have more energy, feel better about myself, and by Friday? I’m ready to greet the weekend with gusto....

Chia puddings had a moment a few years back and then kind of fizzled away. I must admit I wasn’t a huge fan of the trend, mostly because I found plain chia puddings really boring. But these chocolate chia puddings were my only exception. They are damn delicious. When it comes to these puddings, it’s all about the toppings. I’ve put a huge list of suggestions below but I highly recommend strawberry and banana slices with some dark chocolate chunks and coconut sprinkled over....

Time is something I never seem to have enough of and, as a result, I am a chronic multitasker. I cannot simply just talk on the phone—I need to talk AND unload the dishwasher, AND attend to a pile of laundry that’s been giving me the evil eye for the past three days WHILE devouring some Coffee Cake Muffins for dessert. Acute (if self-imposed) busyness might be at the root of my multitasking, much of which is spent with my face glued to a screen (as I dream up a recipe for the BEST Apple Bread)....

I’m sure you’ve already noticed that I’m one of those annoying people that has been on Christmas mode since the day after Halloween. I keep reading people saying they are “trying to get into the holiday spirit” and I’m like: “What’s wrong with you people? Just embrace the Christmas magic, decorate your tree, bake lots of cookies, play Christmas tunes all day long and write a letter to Santa.” ?...

Feeling bored with chicken dinners? Pan seared chicken breast is one of the quickest ways to bring dinner to the table, but when you want to change up the sauce, make this Dijon mustard chicken recipe instead! This mustard sauce for chicken is creamy and rich, with options to be sweet or savory. Chicken happens to be my favorite protein, so I’ve got no shortage of healthy chicken recipes on my site....

To really make this Creole seasoning shine use the freshest ingredients. Especially the paprika. I like using smoked paprika; it adds an entirely new dimension to the flavor profile. To get richer flavors and more complexity, grind up thyme, cumin and oregano in a mortar. Grind black peppercorns. Make just enough of the seasoning for a couple of uses, then make fresh. We all know that stale does not taste good....

Ah, Brussels sprouts – the stereotypical kids’ least favorite vegetable. If that’s what you’re picturing, too, it’s time for a brussel sprouts makeover. Pan fried brussel sprouts with balsamic vinegar are not like those boiled ones kids dislike. And brussel sprouts with bacon are even better. But when you have both combined? Perfection. Once you try this crispy pan fried brussel sprouts recipe, you’ll never think of them the same way again!...

Grab your slow cooker and let it do all of the heavy lifting for this easy Italian sausage and peppers recipe! Sausage, peppers and onions are slow cooked with marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, for a delicious Crock Pot sausage and peppers meal that requires only a few minutes of your active time. It’s so easy to make this Italian comfort food dinner that’s both healthy and flavorful! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted a slow cooker recipe, and it was about time to bring it back with these slow cooker sausage and peppers....

Who needs a new (and impressive!) appetizer? I thought so. 🙂 My easy cheese ball recipe with cream cheese, bacon, and green onions to the rescue! This is the best cheese ball recipe because, well, bacon is involved. Read on and I’ll show you how to make cheese balls (don’t tell anyone how easy it is, it’s our little secret!), how to store this tasty bacon cheese ball, and give you a few ideas for what to scoop up this cream cheese ball with....

I dabbled in summer-league softball from the ages of 7 to 11, and I might have stuck with it a bit longer if playing fast pitch weren’t a requirement for the age 12-and-up crowd. I could barely handle my dad pitching to me overhanded in the backyard, so the idea of a softball hurtling towards my person with any kind of actual velocity was too much to fathom. Thus ended softball....

I often fall for the easy logic that more is more. Why own one good black dress when you can have two, or a single set of wine glasses where there’s space for three? I also have somehow acquired more pairs of boots (my greatest shopping weakness) than anyone with just two feet should ever reasonably own at one time. Therefore, you would think that more is more logic would also apply to cooking—isn’t a dish with more ingredients inherently better than a dish with fewer?...

With this super simple yet spectacular recipe, Christmas definitely came early. First of all, how pretty is this chocolate bark? The contrast between red peppermint candy and white chocolate is giving me major holiday feels. Plus, it’s absolutely delicious. The combination of dark and white chocolate isn’t overwhelmingly sweet, but it’s just enough to tickle your tastebuds. The peppermint candy gives them that extra oomph. Best of all, these barks only require 10 minutes to make....

I’ve been growing heirloom tomatoes in my backyard for the past couple of years and have had an opportunity to experiment with a variety of heirloom tomato salads. So, let me tell you what I think makes the absolute best heirloom tomato salad. Picking tomatoes for the heirloom tomato salad I think the key part of any successful heirloom tomato salad is to use a variety of tomatoes. You could get away with two varieties, maybe even one, but the more you add, the better....

Nothing beats the combination of rich chocolate and sweet and salty peanut butter! The contrast between crunchy and smooth makes eating peanut butter cups such a wonderful experience. You can just imagine my excitement when I came across this recipe! Before this, I had no idea peanut butter cups were such a cinch to make. It’s much cheaper than buying the actual thing, too! With this easy peanut butter cups recipe, you can treat yourself to these spectacular sweets any time, any day....

The secret to great tasting baked chicken drumsticks The secret to making these drumsticks is the sweet and savory marinade that is so tasty that you can just drink it on its own. If you want your chicken legs or drumsticks to be flavorful and juicy inside, you have to marinate them. This is what separates a great chicken drumstick from an OK one. Once you’ve prepared the marinade and marinated your drumsticks, you bake them until they are cooked through and have nice crispy tops....

A beautiful Valentine’s Day Dessert Board is a sure way to make your loved ones feel special this Valentine’s Day! It is just like a cheese or charcuterie board, but filled with treats and desserts instead. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just treating a special someone, this tutorial will help you put together a fun and romantic board to impress! I confess I wasn’t feeling too inspired for Valentine’s Day this year… Until I assembled this board!...