Classic pumpkin pie is not always the most flavorful dessert. It wasn’t until I tried making my own (with maple syrup as the sweetener) that I realized pumpkin pie can really taste amazing! What’s even better is that you can make it without dairy and eggs if you are serving guests with allergies or special diets. I spent weeks testing this 5-ingredient version, and it holds together just as well without relying on flour or exotic ingredients....

Elderberry Tea is a warm drink you can make at home in just minutes! It’s a faster than making elderberry syrup , when your immune system needs a little boost. Why You’ll Love It Elderberries have been long used in folk medicine to potentially help with inflammation, headaches, and cold symptoms, but these immune-boosting berries must be cooked before they are consumed. Boiling the elderberries to make an herbal tea is a great way to do that!...

If you’re like me, and wind up with more fresh watermelon than you can eat in a single week, try freezing it! Frozen watermelon is perfect for making smoothies and sorbet, and today I’m going to show you how to freeze watermelon in just minutes. How to Freeze It To freeze watermelon, you can use the same method I use for freezing strawberries and frozen bananas . All you need to do is arrange the cut fruit on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper , and try to keep the pieces from touching so they won’t freeze together....

This Gluten-Free Peach Crisp is one of my favorite summer desserts. I love that it’s naturally sweetened and topped with a crispy grain-free topping, so it shouldn’t spike your blood sugar as much as the traditional version, but it’s still just as satisfying! How to Make a Healthy Peach Crisp This gluten-free peach crisp is easy to make, using fresh or frozen peaches. When they are in season, I love using fresh peaches because all you have to do is slice them up before getting started....

If you love hands-off cooking, you’ll love these Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes. I love how they get perfectly tender, without turning on your oven or heating up your kitchen! Why Sweet Potatoes in a Pressure Cooker? There are several reasons to cook food in a pressure cooker, rather than using the stove or oven. The first being that it makes the process totally hands-off . Just add the sweet potatoes (and water to the bottom of the pot), seal the lid, press a button, and walk away until they’re done....

Instant Pot Turkey Breast turns out perfectly tender every time! Today I’ll show you how to cook a turkey breast in the pressure cooker, without worrying about it drying out in the oven. How Many Minutes Per Pound Should You Cook a Turkey Breast? When cooking an Instant Pot turkey breast, you’ll need about 8 minutes of cooking time per pound. Keep in mind that this is calculated using a 6-quart Instant Pot....

These Mint Matcha Cookies are quick & easy to make, and have the prettiest green color! They make a fun treat for St. Patrick’s Day, and the flavor reminds me of a Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie. Baking with Matcha Powder These cookies get their green hue from powdered Matcha , a green tea that is loaded with more antioxidants than any other tea. It has 60 times more antioxidants than spinach!...

Protein Rice Crispy Treats are a sweet and crunchy treat made with a sneaky serving of protein inside. You can stir them together in just minutes, without using marshmallows. Rice crispy treats are a childhood classic, but even adults will love these sweet treats! They make a fun after-school (or after-work) snack and will keep well in the fridge for weeks. Decorate them with melted dark chocolate to create a peanut butter cup flavor....

Raspberry Vinaigrette is a quick & easy recipe that you can mix together in just 5 minutes. It tastes so much better than a bottle of store-bought dressing! Why You’ll Love It It’s delicious. Raspberry vinaigrette tastes like a cross between raspberry jam and a red wine vinaigrette. It’s tangy and sweet, with a hint of tart raspberry flavor. It’s versatile. This dressing goes well over a spicy Arugula Salad , or a spinach salad , and can brighten up any other salad ingredients you need to use up....

This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans is my new favorite way to serve sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving. It’s lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup, has a crunchy topping, and features dried cranberries for an extra pop of flavor. The combination is addictive! How to Make It This healthy Sweet Potato Casserole starts with tender roasted sweet potatoes, which you can prepare ahead of time if you’d like to. You’ll need to roast the sweet potatoes until they are very tender, about 60 minutes at 400ºF, but the time will vary based on their size....

Vegan Chocolate Bark is a quick way to satisfy a chocolate craving. It’s made with only 3 ingredients, and takes just minutes to stir together. You can add any crunchy add-ins you love! Loaded with healthy fats from coconut oil, antioxidant-rich cocoa powder, and lightly sweetened with maple syrup, this rich, dark chocolate will melt-in-your-mouth and can be enjoyed in minutes! — Vegan Chocolate Bark serves 1-2 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup (at room temperature)...

These healthy Thanksgiving recipes taste just as delicious as the traditional versions! They are made with easy, real food ingredients and are always a hit at the holidays. You’ll Love These Thanksgiving Side Dishes When it comes to Thanksgiving, the side dishes are just as important as a perfectly cooked turkey. This includes the classics, like mashed potatoes and gravy, but it’s also fun to branch out with a new offering, like a delicious shredded Brussels sprout salad (trust me), or a velvety Butternut soup, which you can make ahead of time....

This Asian Cucumber Salad is a quick and easy summer side dish, tossed in a delicious sesame-lime dressing. It takes less than 15 minutes to throw together , and has an addictive crunch that will have you coming back for more. How Do You Prepare Cucumbers? The main effort involved in making this salad is slicing the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Depending on your preferences, you can remove the seeds or leave them alone ....

This Vegan Alfredo Sauce tastes like the real thing, without using cheese or heavy cream. You can whip up this luscious, creamy pasta sauce in just minutes! Traditional Alfredo sauce is made with heavy cream and plenty of Parmesan cheese, but instead of asking you to shop for vegan Parmesan cheese (which doesn’t taste the same), this recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to develop a similar flavor. Even if you’re not vegan, this creamy white sauce is the perfect dairy-free and gluten-free topping for any pasta lovers in your life....

Carrot Ginger Dressing is inspired by the dressing you’d get at a Japanese restaurant. It’s bright and flavorful, and very easy to make at home without any specialty ingredients. What is Japanese Salad Dressing Made of? This carrot ginger dressing requires just a few basic ingredients. Carrots Ginger Onion (or shallot) Honey (or maple syrup, for vegans) Toasted sesame oil Apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar, if you have it) Olive oil I’ve left out the miso and soy sauce that can sometimes be used in this dressing, because I don’t always have them on hand....

I love coming up with new ways to serve veggies, like this warm and creamy dish. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I got started with this recipe; I just knew that I needed to use up the summer squash in my fridge ASAP. So, I sauteed it with some onion and garlic, added a bit of yogurt for creaminess, and topped it with a layer of bubbly cheese. The result is so tasty, I think it would make a nice holiday side dish– one that is pretty quick and easy to prepare....

Cherry Limeade is a refreshing summer drink that you can make with an easy homemade cherry syrup! Instead of using lemon-lime soda, this version is naturally sweet and made with real lime juice. This drink reminds me of the kind I used to get at a Sonic Drive-In, only this version is made with simple ingredients that you can easily find at the store. If you’re reading this when it’s not fresh cherry season, you can also use frozen cherries, which are often a more affordable option....

When it comes to snack bars, it doesn’t get much simpler than this. What I’ve always loved about Larabars is their simple ingredient list. The first flavor I ever tried was “Cherry Pie,” and the nutrition label included only 3 real ingredients: cherries, dates and almonds. Love that! Unfortunately, I feel that the quality of Larabars has declined since the company’s sale to General Mills, and I don’t feel comfortable supporting a company that spent money to block GMO labeling initiatives, either....

This homemade Romesco sauce is about to become your new favorite condiment. I want to slather it on everything! Before we get to the recipe, please note that this is not the traditional method for making it. Usually, you’d have to roast tomatoes and red peppers in the oven first, but this recipe calls for jarred roasted red peppers and a few pantry spices to make your life easier....

This salmon seasoning blend is the easiest way to elevate your salmon fillets. Using simple pantry staples, they will taste like they came from a restaurant! Whether you plan to bake, grill, or air fry your salmon fillets, this quick spice rub will make your life easier. All you need is five simple ingredients! This homemade spice blend can also be used on other proteins, like chicken or shrimp....