I love pie, but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up for Thanksgiving. If you’re planning a dessert spread and want options beyond the usual pies, here are 20 delicious, crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving desserts that aren’t pie. These recipes range from puddings and cakes to tarts and bars—perfect for adding variety to your holiday table. Below … Read more
Gluten-free, vegan sweet chili tofu—balanced sweet and spicy flavors in a sticky glaze that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. This version is lighter than many restaurant-style sweet chili sauces and made with pantry-friendly, plant-based ingredients.
This is an older post from 2012, written when Brownie Brittle first started appearing on store shelves. The version here is my homemade Brownie Bark. After a friend sent me a bag of the packaged brittle, I liked the flavor and crisp texture so much that I developed my own recipe. Over the years many … Read more
This Big Batch Old Fashioned is the perfect cocktail for holiday entertaining—mix it ahead of time and let guests pour their own. The recipe balances smooth bourbon, a touch of smoke, aromatic bitters, and just enough sweetness to keep the drink classic and approachable. Prepare it in a pitcher or clip-top bottle, chill, and serve … Read more
This Cucumber Avocado Salad is a bright, refreshing summer side that clocks in at just 4 Weight Watchers points per ½ cup serving. It combines creamy avocado with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a touch of tangy red onion, all tossed in a vibrant cilantro-lime dressing. The result is light, flavorful, and perfect alongside … Read more
I love bookmarks — you can never have too many. I don’t like folding pages, so I always use an origami corner bookmark to keep my place in a book. If you feel the same, it helps to have a few on hand. Plain rectangular bookmarks are useful, but corner bookmarks are playful, compact, and … Read more
We finally jumped on the Ninja CREAMi bandwagon, and we’re not mad about it. This chocolate brownie Creami protein ice cream is rich, creamy and notably high in protein — about 35g per pint when made as directed. The base is a chocolate protein shake, studded with chopped flourless peanut butter protein brownie pieces and … Read more
Take your pies to the next level with a reliable, foolproof homemade pie crust. This easy-from-scratch pastry yields two crusts and delivers a perfectly flaky, buttery texture by combining both butter and shortening. It’s simple, dependable, and one you’ll want to keep in your recipe collection. When I first started baking, I relied on pre-made … Read more
I had a great time developing this recipe with Land O’Lakes Kitchen Conversations. I’m a devoted butter fan—especially brown butter. Its toasty, nutty notes deepen flavors in a way plain butter just can’t. I’ve been wanting to cook with gnocchi for a while, and pairing store-bought gnocchi with brown butter made for a quick, satisfying … Read more
Firecracker Cookies Frosted star-shaped sugar cookies decorated with red, white, and blue sprinkles and topped with Pop Rocks candy for a fun, popping finish. These festive cookies are perfect for summer holidays, parties, or any occasion that calls for a playful dessert. Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Yield: 3 (makes about 3–4 dozen cookies depending on … Read more