When I made nacho night, I saved a cup of the red pepper cheese sauce to use in a grilled cheese later. Having the sauce already prepared made packing lunches the next morning quick and easy. To see how the sandwich would hold up after cooling, I packed the same lunch for myself and stored … Read more

Shaved Brussels sprouts with pomegranates is my favorite way to enjoy this vegetable. Unlike cooked Brussels sprouts, which can become soft and overly mild, raw shaved sprouts stay crisp, bright, and full of fresh flavor. Tossed with a simple maple vinaigrette and finished with colorful, crunchy toppings, this salad is easy to make ahead and … Read more

This easy, healthy fried bread recipe uses baking powder instead of yeast, so there’s no rising time required—making it quick to prepare and perfect for busy days. If you’d like to use this fry bread to make Navajo tacos, see the Healthy Navajo Tacos recipe mentioned by the author. One of the best parts of … Read more

These Fruity Pebbles Blondies are wonderfully tasty and very simple to make. They’re soft and chewy bars with Fruity Pebbles mixed throughout, adding bright color and bursts of fruity flavor in every bite. I love turning childhood favorites into desserts, and cereal is one of my biggest inspirations. Fruity Pebbles rank among my top cereals—sweet, … Read more

These mini pavlovas with dark chocolate are one of my all-time favorite desserts. The pavlova was the very first recipe I ever posted on my site back in 2012, long before this became a blog. It’s my signature dessert: crisp meringue shells with slightly chewy, chocolate-studded centers, clouds of whipped cream, and bright fresh fruit. … Read more

Hello Steamy! We’re excited to announce a giveaway for the Beats Solo3 Wireless On‑Ear Headphones. These headphones deliver comfortable, all‑day listening with reliable wireless performance and long battery life. Read on to learn about the Beats Solo3 and how to enter the giveaway.   About the Beats Solo3 Wireless On‑Ear Headphones High‑performance wireless Bluetooth headphones … Read more

This Peppermint Hot Chocolate is silky smooth and deeply chocolatey, combining bittersweet chocolate and peppermint with rich cream for a comforting, indulgent drink. Perfect for chilly days, this recipe creates a luxuriously creamy hot chocolate topped with a peppermint-scented whipped cream. For lovers of classic hot chocolate and anyone who enjoys peppermint, this version elevates … Read more

Vegan orange cranberry cake — a moist, tender vegan pound cake scented with orange and studded with fresh cranberries. Eggless and dairy-free, ideal for snacks, brunch or the holiday table. This vegan orange cranberry cake (often called orange cranberry bread in the US) is a dense, pound-cake style loaf with a soft, moist crumb. Bright … Read more

Two of autumn’s most beloved quick breads come together in this Pumpkin Banana Bread. Moist, warmly spiced, and easy to make, this loaf is ideal for breakfast, snack time, or sharing with friends. It combines the comforting flavors of banana and pumpkin with a handful of chocolate chips for extra indulgence. I’ve baked both pumpkin … Read more