Tired of the same old lettuce-and-dressing combo? These summer salads are anything but boring. We’re talking bold flavors, juicy seasonal fruits, crisp veggies, and dressings that pack a punch. Whether you’re heading to a backyard BBQ or just want something fresh for lunch, these salads are the upgrade you didn’t know you needed. Last … Read more
Ready to give your nails a glow-up this summer? These 46 summer nail designs are stealing the spotlight in 2025 and you’ll want to try them all! Every summer, I tell myself I’ll try something bold with my nails—and every summer, I end up back at pale pink. But not this year. The moment … Read more
One holiday morning I wanted something special that didn’t require flipping individual slices on the stove and I remembered seeing a recipe for a baked version of French toast so I gave it a try and layered everything the night before. The next morning all I had to do was pop it in the oven … Read more
One morning when I wanted something hearty and filling but didn’t want to juggle a dozen pans I turned to my casserole dish and layered together some frozen hashbrowns, eggs, and cheese with a sprinkle of colorful veggies. It baked up golden and bubbly and when I pulled it out of the oven, it looked … Read more
One game day I needed something quick to throw together that still felt like a crowd-pleaser so I grabbed some shredded chicken, cream cheese, and buffalo sauce and tossed it all into the crockpot. A few hours later I had the creamiest, spiciest, most addictive dip—and it disappeared before halftime. Now crockpot buffalo chicken dip … Read more
One busy weekday I wanted a comforting pasta dinner but didn’t have time to stand over the stove so I added chicken, cream, and a few simple ingredients to my slow cooker and hoped for the best. Hours later the kitchen smelled like heaven and when I stirred in the cooked fettuccine the sauce was … Read more
One lazy Saturday afternoon I noticed three overripe bananas on the counter and instead of tossing them I decided to bake something cozy and delicious and that was the first time I ever made banana bread from scratch. The warm vanilla-scented air that filled my kitchen and that first slice with its soft crumb and … Read more
I always find myself craving something warm and satisfying right after my morning walk and nothing hits the spot quite like a slice of avocado toast with egg. One sunny weekend I was watching the trees sway gently outside my kitchen window when I decided to get creative with a ripe avocado and the last … Read more
I made this lasagna soup on a cold evening when I was craving something warm and hearty but didn’t have the energy to build a full lasagna and I thought why not take all the flavors I love and turn them into a soup and as it simmered on the stove the smell of garlic … Read more
I made this green bean casserole for the first time when I volunteered to bring a side dish to Thanksgiving and I wanted something classic but with a homemade touch so I skipped the canned soup and went with fresh mushrooms and green beans and as it baked in the oven the creamy sauce thickened … Read more