This gluten-free apple galette is the perfect autumn dessert: rustic, simple, and full of apple pie flavor without the fuss of a double crust. The free-form galette showcases thinly sliced apples tossed in cozy spices and folded into a grain-free, gluten-free crust. It’s an easy way to enjoy fresh apples with half the work of … Read more

These Keto Chocolate Coffee Fat Bombs are pure bliss: about 9g fat and only 1g net carbs each — and they’re caffeinated. When you need a filling pick-me-up, one of these is perfect. This post contains affiliate links. I truly believe coffee makes the world better. Whenever I have a cup, the day seems brighter, … Read more

This Low-Carb Thai chicken salad features a creamy, low-carb peanut dressing with a hint of heat — a flavorful, satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or meal prep. If you love pad Thai, this salad will hit the same flavor notes without the carbs. The peanut dressing and classic Asian ingredients bring the familiar savory-sweet-tangy … Read more

Get ready to up your breakfast game with these irresistibly quick and easy Air Fryer Eggy Bread Crumpets. Eggy bread crumpets are a fast, simple breakfast you can prepare in minutes. They make a delicious snack too — savory with bacon or sausage and ketchup for dipping, or sweet with cinnamon, fresh berries and maple … Read more

Hello pork belly! These tender pieces were calling from the freezer last night—beckoning me to cook them. Although I’ve prepared pork cutlets before, I hadn’t tried pork belly until now. I’ve certainly eaten it many times, but this was my first time roasting it at home. I kept the flavours simple. Following the same approach … Read more

I’ve been meaning to write this post for ages—finally, here it is: my 12 all-time favorite cookbooks. Narrowing the list was tough, but I included a variety of books covering desserts, small-batch baking, bread, everyday meals and more. Each of these has earned a permanent place on my shelf for good reason. Since this post … Read more

Homemade cranberry orange sauce for the holidays. Ridiculously easy to make with fresh cranberries and sugar, perfectly flavored with orange, cinnamon and cloves. I started making fresh cranberry sauce a few years ago because my oldest daughter insists on homemade. My middle daughter prefers the canned jellied variety and my youngest doesn’t mind either way. … Read more

This healthier Cajun chicken pasta features a milk- and cheese-based sauce and can be made with all-purpose flour, white whole wheat, or a gluten-/grain-free flour. In college I used to make a version with a half cup of heavy cream per person that reached around 935 calories per serving. I don’t usually worry about calories, … Read more

Until I was 18 I followed a clear plan: go to school, get good grades, make my family proud. Then at 18 I was suddenly “free.” That freedom felt like a chance to choose my own path for the first time in my life. Well, not entirely. I followed the route my family and society … Read more