This easy vegetable risotto is a creamy, colorful dish made with arborio rice, zucchini, grape tomatoes, garlic, onion, white wine, and warm vegetable broth. It works beautifully as a comforting vegetarian dinner, but it also makes a flavorful side dish for chicken, pork chops, steak, shrimp, scallops, or any simple protein you enjoy. The fresh … Read more

These healthier chocolate chip cookies are a satisfying treat made with gluten-free flour, almond flour, walnuts, flaxseed, maple syrup, vegan butter, and bittersweet chocolate chips. They are plant-based, naturally sweetened, and full of rich chocolate flavor without relying on traditional cookie ingredients like wheat flour, eggs, or granulated sugar. If you love a soft, nutty … Read more

This slow cooker chicken and dumplings recipe takes about 20 minutes to assemble, and then the slow cooker handles the rest. Tender shredded chicken, pillowy dumplings, and a mix of vegetables swim in a creamy herb-infused sauce — a perfect, cozy meal for cool evenings. Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings Big flavor from simple … Read more

Today’s cookies are Salted Butterscotch Pudding Pretzel Cookies — and they are fantastic. They’re from a new Betty Crocker cookie cookbook released September 10, Betty Crocker Cookies: Irresistibly Easy Recipes for Every Occasion. The book is attractive, filled with full-color photos and a clean layout, and includes 150 cookie recipes. You’ll find classics like Favorite … Read more

Learn how to make easy Oreo bark, a festive no-bake Christmas dessert that uses just two main ingredients: white candy melts (white almond bark) and crushed Oreo cookies. This Cookies and Cream bark is a flavor-packed holiday favorite and a wonderful addition to Christmas cookie trays. Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to create a crowd-pleasing … Read more

I know you might think I do these interviews for you — to help everyone become better parents and raise healthy kids — but honestly, I also learn a lot and get reminded of practices I need to adjust. 😉 Okay… it’s for both of us. My biggest takeaways from this energetic conversation with Dr. … Read more

Welcome to one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Provence in southeastern France is exactly what you imagine—warm, sun-drenched, green, steeped in history and, of course, abundant in wine. Words hardly do it justice, so here are a few snapshots from our trip. Our trip began in Nice (there’s a separate post about … Read more

Salted Caramel Banana Baked Oatmeal is a go-to recipe for busy mornings and cozy snacks. It’s easy to prepare with pantry staples and combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and honey with the richness of almond butter and a simple salted caramel drizzle. This baked oatmeal is moist and tender, spiced with cinnamon and … Read more