Author: Lily

Looking to add a little Easter fun to the lunchbox—without tossing in yet another chocolate egg? These Hot Cross Bun Bliss Balls strike the perfect balance: sweet and festive, but packed with nourishing ingredients like oats, chia seeds, and dates. We’ve snuck in a few marshmallows for a fun surprise, but the real magic is how energising (and lunchbox-friendly) they are. They’re perfect for making with kids (just keep damp hands nearby!), and a great option for class parties or after-school snacks. Want to mix it up? Try adding dried fruit, choc chips, or chopped nuts (if you’re not sending…

This Keto Blueberry Bread is a delicious, moist, and soft keto pound cake with only 3.9 grams of net carbs per slice. Plus, it’s a dairy-free recipe meaning it’s a perfect paleo blueberry pound cake! I love making keto bread, such as my Keto Cinnamon Bread, Keto Chocolate Pound Cake, or Keto Orange Pound Cake. So much so that I almost always have one bread or pound cake in my fridge. This Keto Blueberry Bread is a low-carb pound cakes made with keto-friendly flours and low-carb sweeteners. They combine the taste of a classic pound cake with…

Fresh apples are easily cooked into a spiced Apple Compote that is delicious on everything from pancakes to ice cream. It takes less than 20 minutes to make this tasty apple topping that everyone will love. Why This Apple Compote Recipe is So Good The perfect blend of spices. Apples are made to be blended with sweet, warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. This recipe cooks fresh apples with all of them, plus vanilla extract, lemon juice, and sugar to create a delicious apple compote with a beautifully balanced flavor. An Easy Apple Recipe. I love that you…

Braciole, a savory dish of tender rolls of flank steak stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs and simmered in tomato sauce, is a Sunday dinner classic in many Italian families. Give it a try and you’ll see why it’s so beloved. Photo Credits: Miriam Novoa Why You’ll Love This Braciole Recipe It’s surprisingly doable. Braciole braises gently, which means you don’t really need to worry about overcooking it. The sauce is a bonus! Garlic, herb, and cheese-stuffed beef slowly infuses the sauce as it cooks, giving it a deeply savory flavor that’s even better the next day. Freezer-friendly: You will likely have…

With 6 kids, multiple business ventures, and an indoor plant obsession, it’s easy for things to pile up around the house. Amidst the holiday season gift-giving these gifts can lead to more stress for both the giver and receiver. Over the years we’ve embraced more of a minimalist lifestyle, including giving experience gifts. After some trial and error, it’s now the norm… and the results are amazing! An experience gift can be easy to arrange and thoughtful, even if it’s last minute. They’re also rewarding to both the giver and receiver. And you don’t have to live near Chicago or…

A new Middle Eastern chain called Farooj Abo Al Abed entered the central Ohio market with a location on Sawmill Road, in the former Fusian storefront. The large and open space features rows of tables, a stone-sided counter, with a charcoal grill busy in the kitchen. The meat kabob sandwich meal seems to be a popular choice. It arrives on a tray if you’re dining in or a little box if you’re carrying out. The kebab wrap comes with fries, pickles, and their signature pink sauce. The grilled kebab meal includes a variety of grilled meals piled on a pita…

You’ve probably heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” It’s one of the oldest nutrition mottos in the book — and as it turns out, there’s a lot of truth behind it! Apples aren’t just a quick grab-and-go snack; they’re one of the most powerful, accessible, and affordable superfoods God created to nourish and protect your body. Packed with fiber, antioxidants, and natural plant nutrients, apples deliver daily wellness support in every crisp, juicy bite. Whether you enjoy them in your smoothie, sliced on oatmeal, or simply eaten fresh, apples have been blessing people’s health for…

Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo These air fryer jalapeno popper pinwheels bring 2 favorite appetizers together—the ever-popular tortilla roll-up filled with exciting popper flavors. The air fryer brings it all together. Published on December 14, 2025

This easy sugar free, low carb keto pecan cream pie is a lighter, creamy, no bake version of a keto pecan pie recipe. Just 4 net grams of carbs for a delicious piece of this keto pie recipe! Perfect for anyone on a keto diet, low carb diet or just looking to reduce your sugar intake. Sugar Free No Bake Pecan Cream Pie A Holiday Favorite with a Creamy Twist (Just 4 g Net Carbs Per Slice!) All nutritional information is at the bottom of this page on the printable recipe card.  If you love classic pecan pie but want something…

When we look back on old family recipe files, the ones we hold dearest usually come from Grandma. It’s true—something about Grandma’s cooking is simply superior (perhaps it really is the expired seasonings, but who’s to say?). Over the years, I’ve spotlighted several of my Texas grandma’s signature recipes, from her shortcut cake to her go-to dinner party staple. But my grandpa? He hasn’t had his moment—until now. That’s because my grandpa wasn’t much of a cook, except for one shining exception: Christmas morning. Like many dads of his generation, my grandpa let Grandma handle most of the Christmas magic…