Kiss Confidently This Holiday Season

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Kiss Freely makes a thoughtful, allergy-friendly gift for everyone on your list. Products mentioned here were provided by Kiss Freely for an honest review. Be sure to read on for details about the Winter Bundle giveaway and a coupon code for 20% off. A Longstanding Love of Makeup I have always loved makeup. A childhood … Read more

Vegan Roasted Curried Cauliflower with Coconut and Turmeric

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This curried cauliflower recipe pairs savory roasted cauliflower, crispy chickpeas, and caramelized red onions over a base of tri-color quinoa and lentils, finished with a creamy curried tahini sauce. I build bowl recipes around bold, balanced flavors and contrasting textures. Cauliflower is ideal for this because it absorbs seasoning and roasts to a tender, slightly … Read more

Strawberry Crumble Recipe with Oat Streusel

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This easy strawberry crumble is a perfect way to showcase fresh summer strawberries. Juicy berries are topped with a buttery brown sugar crumble and bake up golden and crisp—ready in under an hour and delicious served warm with vanilla ice cream. This strawberry crumble delivers everything a summer dessert should: simple preparation, bold fresh-berry flavor, … Read more

Dairy-Free Tahini Hollandaise Sauce (Paleo)

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Today I’m excited to share an easy, dairy-free tahini hollandaise sauce that’s rich, tangy, and simple to make—right in the blender. If you love hollandaise but are skipping butter or ghee, this version delivers a creamy, satisfying finish with a bright lemon lift and the toasty depth of tahini. Good sauces are a kitchen superpower. … Read more

How to Grill Canned Pineapple for Caramelized Slices

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Grilled pineapple is a simple, delicious way to highlight the tropical sweetness of fresh fruit. Cooking pineapple on a hot grill caramelizes its natural sugars, deepens the flavor, and adds attractive grill marks. Serve it as a light dessert, a sweet contrast on savory plates, or a refreshing snack at barbecues and summer gatherings. This … Read more

Panera-Style Bistro French Onion Soup Recipe

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This Bistro French Onion Soup is a homemade copycat of Panera’s classic French onion soup. It combines slowly caramelized onions with a rich beef-and-wine broth, finished with toasted French bread and melted Gruyère. The result is a deeply flavored, comforting soup that’s perfect for crisp fall and winter nights. This recipe is straightforward, though it … Read more

Banana Biscoff Bundt Cake with Cookie Butter Glaze

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My love for Biscoff keeps growing, and this Banana Biscoff Bundt Cake is another delightfully easy way to enjoy it. Moist, tender, and full of flavor, this bundt cake combines ripe bananas with swirls of Biscoff spread and little pockets of cookie crunch—everything I hoped for and more. Our Latest Obsession By Sunday morning there … Read more

Questions U.S. 5th Graders Ask About South Africa

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My fiancé’s sister teaches elementary school in Seattle. She told us her students had a lot of questions about our move from Portland, OR to Cape Town, South Africa. Below are the questions they asked and our answers, written by both of us. They asked thoughtful questions — the last one is our favorite. How … Read more

Week 4 Winter Dinner Plan: Cozy Recipes for Cold Nights

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What to cook for dinner this week: Roast Chicken with Sautéed Vegetables Easy, Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas Verdes Chicken Tartines with tarragon, capers, roasted red peppers, radishes and cucumbers Chicken Chopped Salad Potato Corn Chowder with Bacon and Roasted Poblano Peppers This five-day meal plan is built to save time and maximize flavor by using leftover … Read more

This Week’s Meal Plan: Nov 9-15, 2025

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Lots of delicious options in this week’s lineup—easy to cook, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for planning dinners ahead. What’s on your menu this week? Below are recipe ideas, quick descriptions, and simple serving suggestions to help you build a balanced weekly meal plan. What To Eat This Week Broccoli Cheddar Orzo Soup — A comforting, creamy … Read more