Author: Lily

This roasted beet salad is fresh, vibrant, and perfectly balanced, made with tender roasted beets, peppery greens, juicy citrus, and a simple tangy dressing. It’s elegant enough for entertaining but easy enough for a weeknight side. Beets are a love ’em or hate ’em kind of vegetable, but if you’re on #TeamBeet, this roasted beet salad is ready to steal your heart (even if you’re on the fence about beets). Tender roasted beets, juicy citrus, peppery greens, and a simple tangy dressing come together for a perfectly balanced bite. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious. It looks elegant enough…

This Greek seasoning recipe is a blend of dried herbs, warm spices, and savory aromatics. It’s an easy way to add so much flavor to meats, vegetables, potatoes, or anything else you can think of!  Photo Credits: Ali Redmond My Quick and Easy Greek Seasoning Blend You know I have no hesitation about pulling out five or six jars of herbs and spices to make dinner, but even for me, this homemade Greek seasoning is a welcome shortcut!I mixed up this blend a few weeks ago while spring cleaning my spice drawer, and it has since become something I reach…

Summer is a time where fresh, seasonal veggies are abundant at the farmer’s market and in the garden. My kids have no problem eating their veggies, but our family enjoys them so much more with a good dip. This dill pickle dip is creamy, tangy, and everything you’d want in a dip.  You might have seen the viral pickle dips going around on social media. While they do look delicious in the videos, they lean towards some ingredients I’m not a fan of. The good news? You can easily make your own dill pickle dip recipe with cream cheese and…

Not sure what to make with ground beef, turkey, or chicken? Try these 35 easy healthy recipes to help you make quick weeknight dinners, skillet meals, casseroles, and more! If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen staring at a package of ground beef, turkey, or chicken wondering what to make for dinner, you are definitely not alone. Ground meat is one of the easiest and most versatile ingredients to cook with, but it can be hard to come up with fresh ideas that are both healthy and actually taste good. That’s why I’ve rounded up my favorite easy healthy recipes…

Chickpea Salad is fresh, zesty, and packed with plant-based fiber and protein. This easy gluten-free, dense bean salad recipe is perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or a healthy side dish to pair with dinner. In case you haven’t heard, fiber is the new protein (said in my best Elle Woods voice), and my Chickpea Salad happens to be high in both. A protein bar could never! This gorgeous, fresh, and flavorful dense bean salad is also naturally gluten-free. It’s the perfect side dish for just about any dinner, or is terrific as a healthy, meatless, midday meal. Prepare to…

These homemade keto nachos are a delicious, healthier crunchy keto chips nacho recipe without tortilla chips! Healthier Nachos don’t have to be loaded down with chips and this recipe proves it! The Best Low Carb Nachos Without Tortilla Chips Who says you need tortilla chips to enjoy nachos? This easy low carb keto nacho recipe proves you can skip the chips entirely and still have a crunchy, cheesy, satisfying plate of nachos that fits perfectly into a low carb diet or keto lifestyle. And honestly? Nachos have never really been about the chips. It’s always been about the ground beef…

Last week, I served mushroom Wellington to six friends, and someone asked which restaurant I’d ordered from. The truth? I’d spent $8.50 per person and most of the prep happened while my son napped. After years of hosting dinner parties and navigating the perpetual challenge of feeding vegetarians and meat-eaters at the same table, I’ve learned that genuinely impressive food has nothing to do with your grocery budget. The best compliment you can receive as a home cook isn’t about the money you’ve spent. It’s the silence that falls when everyone takes their first bite, followed by requests for the…

It’s easy to learn how to make pesto at home; all you need is 10 minutes, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, quality olive oil, a bit of salt, and a squeeze of lemon. Photo Credit: Ali Redmond Herbal Gold: Why My Pesto Recipe Keeps Its Color! Basil pesto is traditionally made with fresh basil pounded with pine nuts, aged cheese, and olive oil in a mortar and pestle. It gets its name from “pestare,” the Italian word for “to pound” or “to crush.”I adapted the classic recipe with a few modern tricks to keep the pesto’s vibrant green color…

In a TikTok shared on April 25, Maia Knight opened up about how she’s been feeling physically after delivering her son nine months ago. The mom of three showed her body to the camera as she explained how her third child caused her to have more stretch marks and loose skin. She emphasized how she’s been focusing on her health and wellness postpartum, and after the miscarriage she experienced months after her son was born.Maia Knight’s Honest Postpartum Body RevealThis candid video from the popular TikTok creator, known for her relatable motherhood content, struck a chord with millions. Knight, 29,…

The Mordisco food truck has been a favorite at Olentangy River Brewing Company for a few years now. The family-run Venezuelan truck supplements the house beers and coffee from Roosevelt Coffeehouse with breakfast burritos, tequeños, arepas, and more. And now they’ve brought a second truck to Barrel & Bloom in Linworth! Barrel & Bloom is a combined coffee shop and bar operated by Endeavor Brewing & Spirits, whose original home is in Grandview. Last year they opened up in the former Random Precision Brewing Company space (next door to the excellent Aardvark Wine & Beer and its Dive Baar). (Side…