Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here’s something sweet that you can feel good about eating from Dr. Reshma Shah, author of “Making Family Dinner Happen,” a guidebook on the importance of family dinners. Chickpeas are a great source of fiber and high in protein. Ingredients 1 15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup peanut butter (feel free […]

Thanksgiving Prep: 15 Things You Can Do Ahead of Time

Every year, I make a list of what I can get done in the days before Thanksgiving. If you wrote out notes to yourself like we suggested last year, pull that out and add to it. If not, try making notes as you go this year. You’ll thank yourself later! Also check out Our Complete Thanksgiving Dinner Menu: from Cocktails to Dessert  • […]

50+ Fabulous Thanksgiving Recipes

Get your bellies emptied out so you can fill them back up on Thanksgiving. Here are our staffs’ favorite recipes. Start with a cocktail.. Here are 20+ of our Favorite Festive Cocktails. Or would you prefer a glass of wine… Check out out 15 Favorite Appetizers T H E  B I R D Easy & Healthy Lemon […]

20+ Tasty Treats for Halloween

Here are some of our favorite treats for Halloween–some of them are even healthy to balance to heavy sugar intake! 1. Batty Cupcakes Keep it simple: turn ordinary store cupcakes into something festive. Just add googly edible eyes and oreo halves for wings to make your batty little cakes. 2. Peanut Butter Spider Cookies If you love the peanut and chocolate […]

Marietta’s favorite ‘Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies’ Recipe

We love this chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies recipe because not only is it delicious, but it’s a great source for fiber and vitamin A. Because I love “anything” pumpkin I searched for a recipe that combined pumpkin with another of my favorites, chocolate chip cookies.  Came across this one, and have been using it […]

Red, White & Blue: 12 Tasty Treats for 4th!

Also read 25+ Mouth-Watering Burgers Make sure your guests grab some food and patriotic goods on their way to the parade. 1. Make red, white and blue popsicles fill popsicle molds with lemonade or sprite and add raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. 2. Firecracker Red, White and Blue Cake is easier than it looks. Use food color to dye a 1/3 […]

Grilled Peaches w/Bourbon Vanilla Whipped Cream

Sweet treat found on thekitchn.com with a bit of tweaking. Their recipes never disappoint. Peaches are abundant and at their peak in the summer months so take advantage and bring out their even sweeter side by grilling them.

Sugar High: DIY Cute Cupcakes!

Whether it’s for a small get-together or you just want to celebrate a nice afternoon, there is always a reason to make cupcakes. Make them memorable with this inspiration. Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes The kids will love these” ice cream cones” that won’t melt made with yellow cake mix in muffin tins from Taste of […]