Pumpkin cookies are just so delicious – why do we only make them in the fall? I think it’s because fall is the season of jack-o-lanterns, cozy sweaters, and getting together with family and friends. These pumpkin cookies just remind me of all of those things. The fall experience and pumpkin baking are simply fused together in my brain! While you can absolutely make these cookies any time of the year, I highly recommend that you try them in autumn, with a hot cup of coffee and a friend....

You’re going to love this fall twist on a traditional zucchini bread recipe! This is the perfect end-of-summer recipe, when there’s still a surplus of zucchini from your garden but you’re ready to transition to desserts with warm fall spices. Pumpkin zucchini bread is the best of both seasons, and the pumpkin puree and shredded zucchini make it extra moist and delicious. Have more zucchini to bake with? Try my chocolate zucchini cake next, with luscious chocolate cream cheese frosting....

A lot of British foods have strange and silly names and this ‘fool’ is no exception. Commonly known just as a fruit fool, this dessert can be made with any type of berry fruit. Dating back to 1598, the most common fruit used was gooseberries but since has evolved into many recipes using many different type of fruit like apples, strawberries and even rhubarb as gooseberries are used less these days....

Temperatures soared high to 16 C last week for a few days and this definitely called for summer treats and more laundry 😉 I know they have literally got no connection. Taking advantage of the weather, washing the laundry and hanging them in the backyard on the laundry line is a must and it’s pure pleasure . Going in and out a couple of times in a day, soaking in the sun to grab as much as Vitamin D as possible is another thingy I always do....

I love to pull out these 5 minutes treats for my son! It literally takes no time and he loves it! Halloween is a favorite time of the year for my son. He has been obsessed with it since he was a child. And because he is so in love with Halloween, I always try and throw a little party for his friends around then. I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for easy ways to make treats for the kids....

These baked baby potatoes are easy enough to make on a weeknight, but delicious enough to serve on a holiday table. Our family loves this baby potato recipe so much. In fact, I have one kiddo who does fist pumps every time they see it land on the table. It is the perfect las minute side dish recipe. One of my favorite parts about this recipe is that it is simple enough to make for a weeknight meal, but delicious enough to put on your holiday table....

About this Easy Air fryer roasted beet soup You know how much I love easy, hands-free recipes, right? Well, this soup is just that. Simply roast the garlic, beets, tomatoes and onion into the air fryer, then blend them with stock to make the most delicious, vibrant soup. It’s as easy as it gets! If you don’t have an air fryer, throw them all into a roasting tin, and bake until they’re roasted and tender....

If you’re one of these people (like me) who can get really busy organising Christmas dinner, focusing on the main dish, the decorations and everything that comes with it, but do not pay attention to the side dishes… Then this recipe is for you! This is a lovely vegan Christmas side dish recipe made with roasted brussels sprouts, baby potatoes and sweet cranberries. The honey glaze that comes with it is also divine!...

Charlotte is spending the day at her aunt’s house, and later this week her cousin will spend the day here. It’s like our own little preschool, except there’s no curriculum. This morning as I was getting her ready to go, I told her, “I love you so much, you don’t even know Charlotte.” And she said to me, “I love you 45.” Forty-five? Out of what?? Maybe she’s trying to tell me something....

A recipe that transforms leftovers into a drool-worthy high-protein meal. Make fried rice next time you have a cup or two of cold rice in the back of the fridge. This recipe is perfect for everyone. Whether you are a protein junky or a teen who is forever hungry, this fried rice will appease everyone! Before you go, there are some tricks to making the best-fried rice. The first and most non negotiable is using cold leftover rice....

Every weekend we ask our kids what they want for dinner the upcoming week. Inevitably, someone immediately suggests chicken tacos. It is, without a doubt, one of our very favorite recipes. Truth be told, our family could live on tacos. Which is one of the reasons that I work so hard to come up with so many different twists on taco night. Enter this amazing Shrimp Fajita recipe. It has everything I love in an easy family friendly dinner recipe: It is full of flavor, easy to make, and something my kids devour....

You guys, I have the most soul crushing cold. Dramatic? Perhaps. Also, I would argue, totally accurate. You guys, I can’t breath. Or sleep. And most soul crushing of all . . . . food doesn’t taste good. You would think this would be good for my waistline, but I’m stubborn and just keep trying different types of foods until I find one that does taste right. I guess it’s just that time of year when soul crushing colds run rampant and what you really need is a nice bowl of comforting soup, one of my favorites is my Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup....

Freezing Strawberry Syrup This strawberry syrup lasts for 1 month in the refrigerator. If you would like to stretch it a little longer you could put it in ice cube trays and freeze it. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to an air tight container and store in the freezer for up to three months. You can have strawberry milk well into the fall. Other Strawberry Recipes If you have been strawberry picking recently and need more great recipes to use up your find, try these:...

We love making and eating stuffed peppers at my house. If you think about it, they are kind of the perfect food. They are filling, cheesy, include all the major food groups, and they are naturally pre-portioned for easy serving. If you like this recipe, you’ll also love Mexican Stuffed Peppers, Italian Stuffed Peppers, and this Stuffed Pepper Soup. I stumbled upon an abundance of Poblano Peppers this week at the farmer’s market, as the summer growing season is ending and peppers tend to be one of the last crops to finish....

Have you ever looked at sun-dried tomatoes in the store and wondered what you could use them for? They’re delicious in salads, but I going to show you how to turn them into an EASY (yes, that easy) sauce that is perfect for many different diet requirements. This is an old recipe (from 2015) with updated pictures and video. All you need is a jar of sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil with herbs, fresh basil and garlic....

Quesadillas from Taco Bell are my husband’s secret weakness. He loves them, and it is no wonder. The sauce they use takes these quesadillas over the top. The good news is that it is super easy to make at home. You can make quesadillas to your heart’s content with this great sauce. MayonnaisePickled Jalapeños Pickled Jalapeño JuiceSugarCuminPaprikaCayenne PepperGarlic Powder If you can’t find pickled jalapeños or don’t want to make them, you can replace them with some green chiles and the pickled jalapeño juice with a little vinegar....

Storing and Reheating Teriyaki Chicken Bowls Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. To reheat leftovers, add the desired amount to a saucepan and heat over low heat until heated through. Serve over fresh or reheated rice or cauliflower rice. Always use your best discretion when storing and reheating leftovers. It’s time to skip the take out, because Teriyaki Chicken Bowls are so easy to make at home....

There are some restaurants that you go to just to enjoy the free bread. Just like Olive Garden Breadsticks, the rolls from Texas Roadhouse are a very special thing. What is a Texas Roadhouse Roll? These soft, tender dinner rolls are served in the restaurant warm and fragrant with a generous side of Cinnamon Honey Butter. The whole table will fight over who gets the last one before they bring another basket, because they are just that good....

This French fry seasoning is an all-purpose seasoning that works great to jazz up burgers, veggies, grilled cheese, and more! It’s so good that you’ll want to use it on EVERYTHING! This blend has the perfect amount of heat, warm spices, salt, and garlic. So get your fresh or frozen French fries ready, season them with this awesome French fry seasoning and dip them in my special French fry sauce!...