Author: Lily

Carrots are one of our favorite vegetables and I’ll often make recipes like carrot coulis, carrot salad, or roasted carrots. This homemade carrot cake is another way to enjoy all that carrots have to offer. It’s simple to make, moist, and full of delicious flavors.  Years ago I came up with a grain and gluten-free carrot cake with pineapple. That recipe used coconut flour and lots of eggs for protein. While I still like that recipe and make it on occasion, I wanted to have another carrot cake recipe on hand that was more traditional.  Carrot Cake Ingredients Now that…

These easy keto chicken burger patties served with chipotle mayo slaw will satisfy that burger need without the need for a bun!  Easy Chicken Burgers These easy keto chicken burgers with creamy chipotle mayo slaw are the perfect healthy burger recipe when you want something with less fat than traditional ground beef burgers, but still crave a satisfying, flavor-packed complete meal. 29 grams of protein for each chicken patty! All the nutritional information is at the bottom of this page on the printable recipe card. Made with juicy chicken thighs, simple ingredients, and served without a bun, these healthy chicken…

This Vegan Olive Garden Salad tastes just like the restaurant classic, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, spicy pepperoncini, crunchy croutons, and the signature creamy-tangy Italian dressing. It’s quick to make, perfect for serving a crowd, and perfect paired with a bowl of pasta. Olive Garden Salad is famous for its crisp lettuce, briny olives, zippy pepperoncini, and that creamy, tangy Italian dressing. This vegan copycat version nails those flavors using simple ingredients you can throw together in minutes. It’s fresh, crunchy, and perfect for pairing with pasta, soup, or warm breadsticks. Why This Vegan Olive Garden Salad is Even…

Take your roasted broccoli to the next level with this smashed broccoli recipe. Crispy, caramelized, and totally worth it. Jump to: Snack Worthy Smashed Broccoli I love making this Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli when I need a quick veggie side dish. When I have the time, I use fresh broccoli, cut it, and roast it, but often, I find myself reaching for the frozen bag out of convenience. These smashed broccoli florets are such a treat! If you’re a broccoli lover, you are going to eat the whole pan by yourself. Surprisingly, my child, who usually hates Parmesan, could not…

Humans have tons of options of things they can invest their time in, but what are the benefits of trying something new? We go everyday living out lives without knowing what we’re fully capable of. The thing is, we can’t be completely sure until we try things we haven’t dared before. Let us look at some of the health benefits of trying something new. 1. Instills patience and humility in you Trying something new puts you in a vulnerable position, regardless of your successes, IQ, age, or physical prowess. You’ve gone back to square one! As a result, you should…

HangOverEasy has come a long way since opening their first location on Neil Avenue in 2002! Back then they were originally named – wait for it – Nick’s Diner, before they renamed themselves in 2008. I first visited that year and loved it, and have been back many times over the years. In that time, they’ve added a second Columbus location on Parsons Avenue in 2019 and have expanded to two locations in Cincinnati, one in Perrysburg, and one in Athens. And now: they’ve added a third local option in Dublin’s Bridge Park! HangOverEasy has converted the former Kona Craft…

This Malibu Barbie Drink is a sweet, beachy coconut rum cocktail made with Malibu rum, pineapple juice, and grenadine. It has that tropical pineapple-coconut flavor everyone loves, plus a pretty pink-orange color that makes it perfect for summer parties, pool days, beach weekends, girls’ night, or any time you want a fun Malibu rum drink. The best part? This easy cocktail is made with just a few simple ingredients and is ready in about 5 minutes. No blender, no complicated bar tools, and no fancy mixology skills needed. Just pour, garnish, and enjoy! This Malibu Barbie cocktail is fruity, colorful,…

Fresh, hearty, and ready in 10 minutes, this Mediterranean chickpea salad recipe is a keeper! With herbs, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, cucumber, and avocado, it’s perfect for make-ahead lunches or your next backyard barbecue. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond We are big bean salad people in the Mediterranean. I grew up eating them all year long, in fancy restaurants, hosting friends and family, and for simple lunches with other mezzes. So when it came to making my own Mediterranean chickpea salad recipe, I had a lot of inspiration to draw from! I’ve shared many chickpea salad recipes over the years, from…

I’ve been sharing about magnesium’s benefits for over 15 years now on the blog and podcast. It’s one of the few supplements that I take every day because I’ve noticed such a huge difference with it. More recently, I’ve come to realize how much it helps with nervous system regulation and mineral balance.  Once I started using magnesium regularly I noticed not only did I sleep better, but I handled stress better and didn’t feel so depleted. For me (and so many others) it’s one of those supplements that are core to my wellness routine.  More people are now aware…

This microwave caramel sauce is rich, buttery, smooth, and made right in the microwave — no candy thermometer and no stovetop babysitting needed. It has that classic homemade caramel flavor, but the microwave does most of the work. Made with simple ingredients like granulated sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, butter, vanilla, and sea salt, this easy caramel sauce turns golden, glossy, and pourable after just a few steps. Drizzle it over ice cream, brownies, apple slices, pancakes, cheesecake, coffee drinks, or any dessert that needs a warm caramel finish. ✔ Made in the microwave✔ No candy thermometer needed✔ Smooth, buttery,…