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Oh for the love of cookies! When my kids were younger we used to dedicate a whole pre-holiday afternoon to baking cookies. We’d play some uplifting tunes and spend quality time together in the kitchen and I’d teach them how to precisely measure the flour and crack the eggs, and then I’d let them roll […]

If you are planning to host a festive holiday gathering this season, there’s nothing better than greeting your guests with a warm welcome and tasty appetizers! Here’s an easy-peasy round up of a few flexible crowd-pleasing seasonal finger foods like herby biscuits, dips, and festive crudités. In addition to the ultimate finger foods menu, you […]

Your New Favorite Make-Ahead Dinner Recipe In my cookbook, Food You Want: For the Life You Crave, I share an amazing island-style chicken adobo recipe that’s perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinner with the fam to a dressed-up dinner party with your girlfriends. But I also love this family-style version, which is a […]

I often share my tips for hosting great dinner parties and get-togethers here on the blog and over on Instagram, but there’s a whole other type of hosting that deserves some attention. With the holiday season right around the corner, a lot of people will be traveling to see loved ones, and you may find […]

When it comes to holiday dinner prep (Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, New Year), I’m all for finding creative cheats and hacks to make the process a lot easier. Because who wants to be stuck in the kitchen all day? One of my favorite ways to slash kitchen time is by replacing some time-consuming side dishes with a […]

Ever since the pandemic, more and more of us have been working out at home. Have you? While heading to the gym or studio is often a fun and motivating social experience, we’ve begun to also appreciate the convenience of working out without leaving home. I especially appreciate this as the weather cools off and […]

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays at home! Whether you’re cooking just for your family this year or looking for shortcuts that save you time and energy, I’ve got you covered with recipes for a flexible Thanksgiving! Check out all of my flips and tricks below for hosting a flexible Thanksgiving feast. Most importantly, […]

As we head towards the end of another year, I’m celebrating Chanukah, Christmas, New Year, celebrating friends & family, and the challenges we’ve overcome with all my favorite gluten-free desserts. One of the ways to celebrate is eating what you love with a spirit of gratitude and a smile! So this is my favorite gluten-free […]

Are you craving the comforts of a homemade muffin but can’t be bothered to make them from scratch? Muffin mixes are a godsend and take just minutes to whip up. Using just one bowl and adding a few extra ingredients keep the preparation simple yet jazz up a box mix! Easy one bowl muffin mix […]