I love homemade gifts, and this gingerbread body scrub is one of my favorite quick, thoughtful presents to make. It’s simple to prepare, smells warm and festive, and makes a charming stocking stuffer or hostess gift when dressed up in a pretty jar. DIY Gingerbread Body Scrub — You will need 500 g (about 2 … Read more

Sometimes you just need EASY. This Homemade Pesto Chicken is exactly that — a simple, flavorful dinner that comes together in minutes. With just a few ingredients, it’s perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it with pasta, a salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. I’m the Primary president at our congregation, which means I … Read more

Autumn is the perfect time to celebrate apples, and if you follow a gluten-free and dairy-free way of eating, you don’t have to miss out on comforting, apple-forward dishes. Below is a curated collection of my favourite apple recipes that are naturally free from gluten and dairy or easily adapted to be so. These recipes … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake was my mother’s go-to dessert for Sunday suppers and unexpected guests. It’s a classic dump cake — quick, forgiving, and utterly delicious. With just four main ingredients and one pan, you can have a warm, golden-topped dessert on the table … Read more

I love growing and using garden herbs to make tea. In this article I explain how to brew herbal tea from fresh or dried herbs, covering water temperature, herb quantities, steeping times and practical tips for the best flavours. Whether you have a few pots on a patio or a planted herb bed, you can … Read more

Elevate your grilling with a simple technique for perfectly crispy beer-marinated wings. This grilled crispy beer wings recipe captures the classic buffalo flavor while avoiding deep frying, resulting in juicy meat and a satisfyingly crisp skin. The key is a brief beer-and-hot-sauce marinade followed by a light dusting of baking powder and an extended stay … Read more

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins are made with oats, ripe bananas, honey, coconut oil, and chocolate chips. These muffins are moist, satisfying, gluten-free, and freezer-friendly—perfect for quick breakfasts, lunchbox snacks, or on-the-go fuel. They have the comforting texture of baked oatmeal but in a portable muffin form, making them ideal for meal prep. Banana … Read more

A colorful, healthy and effortless beetroot carpaccio dressed with an orange–mustard vinaigrette and scattered with pomegranate seeds, served with shaved Parmesan and peppery arugula. Beetroot is one of my favorite vegetables for autumn. While it’s a staple in Eastern European recipes such as borscht, it tends to be overlooked in some other regions. Yet beets … Read more

Vegan Freekeh Breakfast “Pudding” 5 from 1 review Author: May I Have That Recipe Total Time: 25 mins Yield: 6 1-cup servings “Sleep is like the unicorn—it’s rumored to exist, but I doubt I will see any.” I once read that line and laughed because it describes me perfectly. I have always had a complicated … Read more

If you enjoy lemon meringue pie, try this festive cranberry meringue pie. It swaps the lemon curd for a bright cranberry curd, then finishes with sweet, glossy meringue for a holiday-ready dessert. If you bake often at home, you know how useful a stand mixer can be. I have a heavy-duty stand mixer I bought … Read more