Author: Lily

Audibly crispy on the outside, and super tender on the inside, Gluten Free Chicken Cutlets are mouthwatering, cook in minutes, and go with everything! A friend and I were recently talking about how we’re in a cooking rut. It’s the end of the school year, everyone’s sick of the same meals, schedules are crazy, and we don’t have a ton of time to devote to dinner. It’s giving stale and stressful. Thank goodness for super-crispy, extra-tender Gluten Free Chicken Cutlets. This classic dish is mouthwatering and audibly crunchy, incredibly versatile, and cooks in minutes. Enjoy chicken cutlets hot, warm, or…

Why extreme January resets can hurt thyroid health A gentle January reset for thyroid health focuses on nourishment, balance, and long-term healing instead of restriction. This New Year, let’s redefine what a January reset really means. ✨ Not restriction. ✨Not punishment. ✨But nourishment, healing, and alignment. True wellness begins when we support the body instead of fighting it. What is a healthy January reset for thyroid health? Short answer:A healthy January reset focuses on nourishing your body, supporting metabolism, and reducing stress instead of using restriction or extreme dieting. 🌱 New Year Nutrition: Supporting Healing, Not Stress After the holidays,…

This pineapple tofu is a sweet-and-savory Asian-inspired tofu recipe tossed in a bold ginger-garlic sauce with juicy pineapple chunks. It’s the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors—all in one easy, gluten-free dinner. If you love sweet-and-sour tofu, this recipe delivers the same sticky, flavorful sauce with tender tofu and caramelized pineapple. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this plant-based meal is high in protein, naturally gluten-free, and perfect for busy weeknights. ❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS PINEAPPLE TOFU Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian Sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavor Better than takeout tofu at home Ready in under 30…

Peperonata is a silky stew of peppers, onions, and tomatoes loaded with assertive Italian flavor. It comes together in about 30 minutes, making a great side dish for everything from a fancy roast to a simple frittata. You can even toss it with pasta and call it dinner! Photo Credits: Miriam Novoa My Family Peperonata Recipe Peppers—the true star of this simple but luxurious Peperonata recipe—may be a New World vegetable, but to me they are quintessentially Italian. They feature prominently in the cuisine of southern Italy, including Calabria, Puglia, and Abruzzo, where my family is from. I love walking…

I’ve had the privilege of interviewing and meeting a lot of amazing health experts over the years. Not a single one has ever said that sleep isn’t important. Something as simple (and common) as night lights though are enough to sabotage sleep. I noticed a big difference once I overhauled my sleep environment and I’ve heard from plenty of readers who say the same. Sleeping in a cool, completely dark space is so important for healthy sleep. It means better sleep quality and more energy from some simple changes (like turning off the ever present night light).  Here’s why: What’s…

Happy Friday! Here’s the latest Columbus restaurant news: The owners of Woodhouse Vegan announced that after 10 years in business they’ll be closing their Short North cafe this summer. Woodhouse started as a pop-up at Oddfellows Liquor Bar before opening a shop in Italian Village, then joining forces with Park Service Coffee to open in the Short North in 2022. Coffee Underground, a basement coffee shop inside The Indianola Church in Old North, announced that they’ll be closing up after May 8. A new skewer-style hot pot place called GoldCudgel has opened at 95 N. Stygler Rd. in Gahanna. Columbus…

Climbing out of the Grand Canyon, Pranjal Karmakar had an a-ha moment. “I could see other folks who looked older than I was, and they were doing much better,” he recalls. “I knew then it was time to take action when I got home.” He and his wife, Deepa, love traveling to hike in national parks. But the hiking he was already doing wasn’t enough. “At some point, you start losing muscle and strength,” he says. “It made sense to do regular strength exercises.” Which brings up a question we hear all the time: Isn’t walking “good enough?” The short…

Is the carnivore diet good for hormone health? Short answer: not always. While the carnivore diet may reduce inflammation short term, extreme restriction can increase stress hormones, disrupt cycles, and lead to fatigue over time. Let’s be honest for a second. If you’ve been anywhere on social media lately, it probably feels like everyone is either: going full carnivore, swearing carbs are the devil, or promising that eating only steak and salt will magically fix everything. And if you’ve ever caught yourself thinking: “Should I try carnivore?” “Isn’t it supposed to fix hormones?” “Why does it work for some people…

The biggest myth about tiramisu is that you need eggs to make it authentic. I spent years believing this myself, until a tiny cafe in Rome proved me wrong. The owner, an elderly woman who’d been making tiramisu since the 1960s, showed me her egg-free version that regulars had been ordering for decades. Nobody knew the difference. That revelation changed everything about how I approach this dessert. Most people think vegetarian tiramisu means sacrificing that silky, creamy texture we all crave. They picture dense, heavy alternatives that scream “healthy substitute” from the first bite. But here’s what they don’t realize:…

Chicken Lasagna Rolls are made with shredded chicken, a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce, and a ricotta filling for a comforting twist on classic lasagna. Jump to: Chicken Lasagna Rolls are Family Dinner Magic If you live in a home with lots of pasta lovers at home, like I do, you’ll certainly appreciate twists to the usual and this recipe checks all the boxes. Creamy and rich without feeling heavy, comforting and saucy without being too messy and the recipe is straightforward. Using shredded meat from a rotessierie chicken, or leftover chicken makes the recipe a breeze to put together. It…