Maple Peach Compote

Savor the sweet taste of summer with this maple peach compote. It’s a versatile recipe that’s perfect over pancakes, waffles, or vanilla ice cream. It’s quick and easy to make, and uses only three ingredients! This easy peach compote is all about pure, concentrated peach flavor. Made with ripe fresh peaches, a touch of maple syrup, and a little lemon juice, it’s naturally sweet with just enough brightness to keep the fruit tasting fresh and vibrant....

January 10, 2026 · 4 min · 754 words · Staci Blocker

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

This peanut butter banana smoothie is a delight! It’s quick and easy to make, and so tasty – it tastes like a peanut butter milkshake. It’s perfect for breakfast on the go! I can think of few better ways to start the day than with a peanut butter banana smoothie. It’s sweet, creamy, and tastes like dessert in a glass, which always feels like a small win before the day really gets going....

January 10, 2026 · 4 min · 641 words · Jack Nicole

Sour Cream And Chive Mashed Potatoes

These creamy sour cream and chive mashed potatoes are an easy and delicious side dish for weeknights or holiday dinners. Made with Yukon Gold potatoes, sour cream, real butter, and chives, they’re a crowd-pleasing side dish and ready in just 20 minutes! For this recipe, I take sour cream and chives—the classic baked potato topping—and fold them into creamy, comforting mashed potatoes. With just a handful of ingredients, they turn out rich and flavorful, perfect for almost any meal....

January 10, 2026 · 3 min · 572 words · Herbert Peachey

Spinach Tomato Strata

This spinach tomato strata is a lighter take on traditional strata, but you’d never know it. It’s crusty bread layered with a generous amount of spinach, cherry tomatoes, and feta, then baked until golden. It’s easy to make and assemble ahead of time, and it’s ready in just over an hour! Strata is the ultimate savory make-ahead breakfast for slow mornings, simple gatherings, and special occasions. It’s a no-fuss dish you can prepare the night before so all you have to do is pop it in the oven while you’re making your coffee....

January 10, 2026 · 5 min · 875 words · Daniel Nutt

Spring Enchiladas

Bursting with the vibrant flavors of the season, these spring enchiladas are a fun twist on a traditional recipe. They’re packed with fresh spring vegetables such as asparagus, zucchini, radishes, and swiss chard. Then they’re wrapped up, covered in a flavorful yogurt sauce, and baked until bubbly. It’s a different spin on enchiladas, but so darn good! This recipe came together when I was craving enchiladas just as the spring harvest started filling the market stalls....

January 10, 2026 · 7 min · 1331 words · Lisa Martin

Sweet Potato Salad With Maple Brown Butter Dressing

No other ingredient makes a salad so cozy and satisfying as good old sweet potato! This sweet potato salad is what I eat on repeat all fall and winter long. It’s easy to prep, uses familiar ingredients, and everything comes together while the sweet potatoes bake. Let me show you how it’s done! This cozy fall salad is as good as it gets. Sweet potato, rich pecans, dried cranberries, spicy red onions, and arugula, all dressed in a brown butter dressing....

January 10, 2026 · 7 min · 1407 words · Diana Gragg

Thai Curry Meatballs With Carrot Noodles

When a craving for bold and vibrant flavors meets the need for a quick a simple recipe, these Thai curry meatballs are the answer you’ve been looking for! Juicy, tender chicken balls burst with flavor. Add a velvety and easy coconut satay sauce and some carrot noodles, and you’ve got a flavor-packed dinner that’s ready in no time! Need a quick, flavorful, and simple weeknight dinner recipe? Thai red curry meatballs are made from familiar ingredients and are straightforward to make – but don’t let their simplicity fool you: they pack some serious flavor!...

January 10, 2026 · 11 min · 2170 words · Yolanda Grove

Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps With Creamy Ginger Tahini Sauce

Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps are easy to make and a true crowd-pleaser. They’re made with lean ground turkey, pantry-staple Asian flavors, and drizzled with a creamy ginger tahini sauce. Are you ready to meet your new favorite weeknight dinner? These Thai turkey lettuce wraps are about to make life a whole lot tastier. They’re fresh, colorful, and feel a little special — without any extra effort. I love this recipe because it checks all the boxes: lean ground turkey, caramelized veggies, and a seriously delicious Thai-inspired sauce that ties everything together....

January 10, 2026 · 5 min · 1040 words · Dustin Sarmiento

Warm Marinated Olives

These warm marinated olives are a quick and tasty tapas-style snack or appetizer. Plump green olives and marcona almonds are warmed in olive oil with lemon zest, chili flakes, and lots of garlic. Serve them on a platter with some meat, cheese, or seafood for easy last-minute entertaining! I love adding a touch of effortless elegance to a happy-hour tapas spread, and these warm, marinated olives do just that. Fragrant with fresh lemon zest and a whole head of garlic, they’re a simple upgrade over the usual deli olives and take almost no effort to prepare....

January 10, 2026 · 5 min · 897 words · Laura Arvizu

Baked Sweet Potato Latkes

Baked sweet potato latkes have beautiful, crispy edges and are soft inside. They are irresistible when served hot with a generous dollop of sour cream and green onions. This baked version is much lighter than traditional deep-fried latkes, yet it’s every bit as delicious. Traditionalists, consider this your friendly warning — these aren’t your average latkes. I first shared this sweet potato latke recipe years ago, and over time, I’ve found one small upgrade that makes them even better: a little melty cheddar on top....

January 9, 2026 · 4 min · 797 words · David Miles

Banana Nice Cream

Here’s a nice cream recipe that keeps things simple while satisfying your sweet tooth. It’s smooth, creamy, and tastes just like chocolate soft serve. Plus, you only need three ingredients and 5 minutes to make it! This chocolate nice cream is what I make when I’m dreaming of something sweet and creamy. It tastes just like chocolate soft serve — smooth, rich, and spoonable — thanks to frozen bananas blended until they turn silky and ice-cream-like....

January 9, 2026 · 4 min · 847 words · Ruth Boesen

Best Banana Bread Recipe (with Video!)

This banana bread recipe is the best way to use ripe bananas. It’s easy to make, super moist, and has a delicious soft crumb. Your friends and family will agree that this is the best banana bread recipe! If you’re looking for a banana bread recipe you’ll reach for again and again, this is the one I make over and over. It’s easy, deeply banana-forward, and reliably moist, with a tender crumb that stays just right for days (if it lasts that long)....

January 9, 2026 · 6 min · 1101 words · Gina Valdez

Best Lightened

Are you planning a party or have been asked to bring an appetizer but want to stay on track? These lightened-up appetizers are delicious! If you’re throwing a party, you’ve got to have great snacks for your guests. But that doesn’t mean that you need to serve only rich and heavy foods. We have lots of appetizer ideas to keep your guests at the snack table happy! No one can resist a dip, so make sure to surround it with veggies or pita chips....

January 9, 2026 · 2 min · 388 words · Lisa Oconnor

Butter Chicken Poutine

Just when you thought poutine couldn’t get any better, in walks this butter chicken poutine! The creamy butter chicken sauce poured over a hot plate of fries checks all the boxes for flavor + it’s weeknight and kid-approved! Crisp french fries and melted cheese is an undeniable combo any day of the week. Then, add Indian-spiced, creamy, tomato-y butter chicken sauce to your poutine and now it’s over the top!...

January 9, 2026 · 8 min · 1640 words · Virginia Parker

Coconut Lentil Soup

This gingery coconut lentil soup is a warm, feel-good winter soup that is delicious. Enjoy Thai-style flavors with creamy coconut milk, ginger, and garlic. It’s so rich and delicious that you might be tricked into thinking that there is curry paste in here, but the decadent flavor is all from fresh ingredients! There’s nothing quite as comforting as a hearty, flavorful bowl of soup, and this coconut lentil soup is one I turn to again and again....

January 9, 2026 · 10 min · 2052 words · Richard Johnson

Delicious Grapefruit Margarita

This grapefruit margarita is a light, summery, refreshing take on the classic margarita. The tartness of grapefruit and lime is balanced with an easy, homemade agave or honey simple syrup. It’s perfect for patio season, and it’s ready in just 10 minutes! Alright, it’s margarita time again—and this grapefruit margarita is one I make on repeat. It combines two of my favorite things: juicy grapefruits and a classic margarita, for a drink that’s bright, balanced, and incredibly refreshing....

January 9, 2026 · 4 min · 756 words · John Jones

Easy Pea Soup Recipe (with Frozen Or Fresh Peas)

If you’re searching for a quick and flavor-packed soup you can make on a whim, this pea soup checks all your boxes. This is what I serve when I haven’t prepared anything for dinner, but still want something tasty. Made from staple ingredients and a foolproof method, dinner is served in just 15 minutes. Plus, I’ll share five tips for pea soup perfection! This pea soup is bursting with fresh pea flavor—even though I usually make it with frozen peas....

January 9, 2026 · 11 min · 2274 words · Heather Taylor

Gin Mule

Have a Moscow mule on the brain, but all you have at home is gin? Enter the gin mule. It’s crisp and refreshing, with the perfect ginger zing! You’ll love this twist on the classic! The gin mule is one of my favorite afternoon sippers on a hot day. It has everything I love about a classic Moscow mule — bright citrus, spicy ginger, and lots of fizz — but swapping vodka for gin adds a little more depth and character....

January 9, 2026 · 3 min · 536 words · Sean Mckillop

Gochujang Fried Chicken Sandwich With Cilantro Mayo

This gochujang fried chicken sandwich is crispy, spicy, saucy perfection, balanced with cool cilantro mayo and tangy pickled veggies. It’s bold, messy, and totally worth every bite! This Gochujang Fried Chicken Sandwich with cilantro mayo and quick pickled veggies is everything a sandwich should be. Crispy, spicy, creamy, tangy—basically my idea of a winning dinner. 🌶️ If you love a sandwich with serious personality, this gochujang fried chicken sandwich is calling your name....

January 9, 2026 · 10 min · 1929 words · Stephanie Fabbri

Herbs De Provence (french Spice Blend)

Herbs de Provence is a fragrant, versatile blend of spices commonly used in French cooking. It’s a great DIY herb blend to keep on hand, as it works well in many recipes! Herbes de Provence (or herbs de Provence , if you want to keep things casual) is a classic French herb blend—think of it as the French cousin to Italian seasoning . Many herbs overlap, so you can often substitute one for the other....

January 9, 2026 · 4 min · 713 words · Linda Paynes