Gluten-Free, Black Bean Brownie Balls

Here’s another healthy, gluten-free treat from my friend, Reshma Shah, MD. Her black bean brownie balls are a simple, delicious snack you’ll be glad you have on hand. Reshma suggests adding a touch of spice (cinnamon or cayenne for a kick!) and garnish with your favorite additions. I used ground coconut and hemp seeds; you could try nuts […]

A Last Easy, No-Bake Halloween Treat!

Need a last minute treat for a Halloween party? This couldn’t be easier with store-bought cupcakes!, All you need: Chocolate-frosted chocolate cupcakes Oreos Edible Googly Eyes. Use Oreo halves for the ears and pop on edible googly eyes. The hardest part? Cutting the Oreo so here’s a tip: wet a sharp knife with water. Hold the knife halfway across the […]

Red, White & Blue Cake

Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and whole eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. In small bowl, place 1 cup of the batter; stir in 1 teaspoon of the red food […]

75+ Recipes for Your Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!

Everything You Need for Cinco de Mayo Fiesta… Celebrate your South-of-the-Border side. We have you covered with Tex-Mex recipes for drinks, dinner, appetizers and 10 Fiesta-Worthy Desserts! Start with One of Our  CINCO DE MAYO COCKTAILS …while you enjoy one of our  TEMPTING APPETIZERS What’s for Dinner? MEXICAN-INSPIRED DINNER & SIDES Save Room for Dessert! OUR 10 FAVORITE CINCO […]

Super Bowl Sunday…Sundaes!

A Sundae Bar is a super easy, super fun way to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday!  Go crazy with what you decide to place out as toppings, or keep it to a minimum.  It’s up to you. Stock up on a bunch of these fun ingredients: Ice-Cream… loads of it…in all flavors!!! TOPPING IDEAS: Whipped cream Hot […]

Lucky Foods for 2021: Black-Eyed Peas

Looking for a recipe to bring you some luck for 2021? This savory one-dish meal made with pork and peas should do the trick. Pigs are said to be lucky because they root forward. Peas, especially black-eyed peas, are said to bring good fortune. Some say you should leave one pea on your plate, to share your luck with someone else. […]

A Dairy-Free, Coconut & Pumpkin Eggnog

Dairy-free drinkers rejoice! We love this recipe for Pumpkin Eggnog from Produce on Parade that’s made without dairy! Ingredients 1/2 cup raw cashews 2 cups fresh cold water 1 15oz. can full-fat coconut milk half of 1 15 0z. can pumpkin puree 6 medjool dates, pitted 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 Tbsp. spiced rum (optional) 1/4 […]

Pinwheel Cookies

This chocolate, buttery cookie is worth all the extra work. And it looks so pretty on the plate! Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened ½ cup sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 1 large egg 3 ¾ cups All-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons whole milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract […]