Crock Pot bison and sweet potato chili with a splash of whisky for rich, warming flavor. This hearty bean-free chili is packed with vegetables, slow-cooked until tender, and easy to adapt for restricted diets. Serve it with sour cream, cheese, avocado, or your favorite chili toppings. When cold weather rolls in, few meals feel as … Read more

From baked brie and festive crostini to creamy dips and bite-sized holiday nibbles, these elegant Thanksgiving appetizers are perfect for welcoming guests before the main feast. They are beautiful enough for a dinner party, simple enough for a family gathering, and full of cozy fall flavor. This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. If … Read more

This shredded slow cooker hot honey chicken is an easy, flavorful recipe made with everyday kitchen staples. It is ideal for busy weeknights because the slow cooker does most of the work for you. Simply mix the sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, add the chicken, let it cook until tender, and shred it right … Read more

Copycat Outback baked potato soup is rich, creamy, cozy, and full of classic loaded baked potato flavor. Made with oven-baked russet potatoes, crispy bacon, onions, garlic, cream, sour cream, and simple seasonings, this homemade version brings the comfort of the steakhouse favorite right into your kitchen. It is hearty enough for dinner, easy to customize, … Read more

These soft and fluffy yeast-raised doughnuts are fried until golden, then finished three delicious ways: cinnamon-sugar, classic vanilla glaze, and chocolate glaze with sprinkles. Each topping gives the doughnuts a different personality, and honestly, choosing a favorite is the hardest part. Recipe originally published in March 2014, sponsored by Red Star Yeast. Homemade doughnuts are … Read more

If you are looking for a flavorful Shrimp Scampi Recipe without Wine, this easy version is a great choice. It is made with tender shrimp, fresh herbs, lemon, garlic, and a glossy butter sauce that tastes rich, slightly spicy, and bright without using any wine. This shrimp scampi without wine is ideal for anyone who … Read more

When my husband mentioned that he had a work trip planned for Phoenix, I immediately wanted to go with him. I have family in the area, and it had been several years since my last visit. The thought of seeing them again, enjoying the Arizona sunshine, and exploring a new gluten free and dairy free … Read more

If you love soft, airy focaccia but usually think of it as savory bread, this Dark Chocolate Focaccia is a delicious surprise. It has the signature pillowy crumb, golden edges, and olive oil richness of classic focaccia, but it is studded with dark chocolate chunks and finished with a light sprinkle of coarse sugar. This … Read more

These Pimento Cheese Straws are crisp, flaky, lightly spicy, and full of savory cheese flavor. They are the kind of snack that disappears quickly from a party tray, and once you try one, it is hard not to reach for another. What is a cheese straw? A cheese straw is a small, narrow piece of … Read more

How I quit Diet Coke and how it dramatically reduced my daily bloating, bringing my waist down by 6 inches. This experience is purely anecdotal, based only on my personal story, and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Exactly 93 days ago, after a full day of drinking Diet Coke, I finally decided … Read more