Author: Lily

Who doesn’t love a brownie? I know I do—and yes, sometimes my kids get the classic version in their lunchboxes, because I’m all about enjoying all foods. But most of the time, I like to fill their lunchboxes with nourishing, wholesome options. That’s where plant-based brownies come in! Our resident dietitian Grace created this fudgy sweet potato brownie as a nutrient-packed alternative to the everyday brownie we all know and love (you know—the one that’s a little too high in sugar and fat for daily lunchbox duty). These brownies are still rich, chocolatey, and perfectly gooey, but with more nutrition, less…

Looking for the best sugar-free, low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes? This newly updated 2025 collection includes 99 — tried-and-true holiday recipes—appetizers, side dishes, mains, and desserts for your low-carb lifestyle—made with wholesome ingredients, balanced fall flavors, and the best part, with my Midlife Macros™ in mind. Just because you’re eating low-carb, sugar-free, or gluten-free doesn’t mean your Thanksgiving meal has to feel restrictive. In fact, the opposite is true—you can enjoy all your favorite holiday meals and flavors with stable blood sugar, fewer cravings, better energy, and zero food guilt or carb overload the next day. Thanksgiving is one of…

There are more and more vegan chocolate brands on the market – but which are the best? We tried and tested 10 for you (tough job, I know!) By Lora O’Brien Who doesn’t like chocolate? It’s so many things, all in one: a sweet childhood treat; a decadent adult indulgence; and lately, it’s even been heralded as a kind of health food. And why not? A 2011 Swedish study found that women who ate more than 45 grams of chocolate a week had a 20 percent lower risk of stroke than women who treated themselves to fewer than 9 grams…

Kourabiedes are the quintessential Greek cookie. These tender, crescent-shaped almond cookies, scented with orange zest and orange blossom water, have a wonderful melt-in-the-mouth texture. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Kourabiedes, sometimes spelled Kourabiethes, and pronounced kou-ra-bie-des are traditional Greek shortbread-style butter cookies, often shaped into crescents or rounds, and heavily dusted with powdered sugar to resemble snowballs.My recipe has undergone several transformations. I still have a small piece of paper from my mother-in-law, who wrote down her recipe more than 30 years ago. It lists only ingredients without specified amounts, the typical eyeball-and-figure-it-out approach common in Greek families. I have tried…

Published: Nov 22, 2024 Updated: Nov 22, 2024 by Nadine @ Loving It Vegan This post may contain affiliate links Rich, creamy, and loaded with cheesy flavor, this vegan cauliflower mac and cheese is so satisfying, you won’t even miss the pasta! Easy to make and the ultimate comfort food. This vegan cauliflower mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and loaded with cheesy flavor! The best part is that it’s packed full of veggies and it’s easy to make! Sounds to good to be true right? We loved creating this delicious dish. By swapping pasta with cauliflower, you’re getting a…

“I want to know I’m doing absolutely everything I can to preserve my health for as long as possible.” We hear this kind of thing a lot. People tell us they not only want to stay in good shape as they age, they also want to outlive their peers and age expectancies. Imagine you could maximize your healthspan and lifespan, fend off disease, and generally remain fit, lean, and youthful into your 90’s, 100’s, and then some. Sounds pretty compelling, doesn’t it? There’s just one problem: Common longevity advice seems to involve an extraordinary amount of effort. And time. And…

Image courtesy of DankHouse Brewing Company on Facebook Happy Friday! Here’s the latest Columbus restaurant news: DankHouse Brewing in Newark announced that they are expanding to a second location, this one at 901 Oak St. in Olde Towne East. The corner space was formerly Camelot Cellars. The DankHouse owners said that Shakedown Street Food, which serves at their original location, will also be opening a concept at the new pub. The Moroccan pastry and coffee shop Maison Skalli teased that they’re adding a second location, this one in the Short North. An exact address and timeline haven’t been revealed yet.…

How about pizza tonight? It’s hard to beat classic pesto pizza. This simple vegetarian pizza recipe is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. It offers an irresistible combination of fresh, bright flavors from the basil pesto and tomatoes, plenty of cheesy mozzarella, and a bubbling crust with a satisfying chew. This easy pesto pizza recipe comes together quickly with the help of your food processor. You can whip together the dough and pesto in about 15 minutes—just wipe down the processor in between the two components. If you’re looking for a super simple weeknight meal that’s better than take-out, use store-bought dough…

Halloween Bark Recipe – How to make a fun dessert treat with chocolate for the spooky season – with a video tutorial. Halloween Bark Recipe This Halloween Bark Recipe makes a super easy, fun chocolate treat that you can make during the spooky season to take along to parties or gift to friends. You can get as creative as you’d like, adding on your choice of Halloween themed toppings to the simple dessert treat. How To Make Spooky Chocolate Bark To make the base of the bark, you only need one ingredient – chocolate. I went for a 200g/7oz block…

Easy to transport and even easier to enjoy, casseroles are essential during the holiday season. These holiday casseroles recipes will keep you and your family satisfied all season long, with classics like green bean or sweet potato casseroles, and new spins such as Brussels sprouts gratin or nostalgic classics like Neiman Marcus Casserole. Simply grab your favorite casserole dish, mix together your ingredients, and bake your way to beautiful, bubbling holiday bliss. Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Chicken cordon bleu makes for an impressive dish, but it can be time consuming to prepare. Instead, opt for…