Author: Lily

Soft and chewy, and super bright and colorful, these gluten-free Mexican Sugar Cookies are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face! Make this easy sugar cookie recipe that’s inspired by the bright colors of traditional Mexican cookies for your next special occasion. Why This Mexican Sugar Cookie Recipe is So Good Traditional Flavors: Mexican sugar cookies, called polvorones, are not much different from other sugar cookie recipes. These cookies are flavored with vanilla extract just like they should be. Bright, Fun Colors: What makes these cookies Mexican-inspired is the vibrant colors. In Mexico, sugar cookies are often tinted pink…

I learned these easy Greek recipes by cooking alongside home cooks and chefs across Greece, from Athens to Crete to the hills of Kyparissia. Once you try these dishes, I promise you’ll never need to order takeout again. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond The Easy Recipes I Learned in Greece and Cook on Repeat As someone who was born and raised on the Mediterranean and has devoted my career to sharing the heart of this sunny region through my cookbooks and recipes, I’ve learned that the most profound flavors usually come from the simplest ingredients. And while my kitchen embraces the…

Ever come home after a long, stressful day and felt even more stressed once you stepped inside? Or if you’ve been at home all day with the kids and the mess and the noise has you wanting to pull your hair out? Our homes can be a welcoming, safe space, or they can add to the chaos. Over the years, I’ve been learning and experimenting with what it looks like to create a nervous system–friendly home. I’ve shared pieces of this before, but I wanted to pull it all together in one place. These are the things that have worked for…

Happy Friday! Here’s the latest Columbus restaurant news: A new coffee trailer called Cafe Stai Manso opened this week at 231 N. Fifth Ave., next to Ebb & Float in the Warehouse District downtown. They serve a small menu of espresso drinks plus signature and seasonal specialties. They’re open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. A new Eritrean restaurant called Hidmona Eritrean Cafe opened recently at 1731 Brice Rd. in Reynoldsburg. FiLLi Cafe debuts at 9015 Columbus Pike in Lewis Center on Sunday, Feb. 15. They serve coffee, chai, and full meals like sandwiches and bowls. The owners of…

In the world of hot dogs, sometimes bigger isn’t necessarily better, especially if you’re familiar with the pint-sized sausages considered iconic in upstate New York’s Albany region. The area around the state’s capital city, like much of the Northeast, was home to millions of Europeans who had emigrated in the early 20th century and brought their love of sausages with them from home. The next step seemed obvious: Entrepreneurs opened Americanized updates on the classic: hot dog joints that served as a quick lunch and a nostalgic trip to the past.  Many have endured: Purveyors like Famous Lunch, Hot Dog Charlie’s, and Gus’s have been…

There are two kinds of couples when it comes to fitness: Those who work out together — and those who don’t. Since Valentine’s Day is around the corner, we’re going to focus on the couples that sweat together and stay together. “The company is a good incentive,” says Susan Lieberman, 80, who works out several times a week with her husband Murray, 81. “It’s motivating, too.” Murray agrees and says he needs the structure and commitment of working out with his wife of 55 years. “We function like a team. We help each other progress through the program, and it’s…

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 6-muffin tin with paper muffin cups.  In a medium-sized bowl, add warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir, then let sit for 5 minutes, or until fully bloomed. To the yeast mixture, add flour, olive oil, salt, Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Mix to form a shaggy dough. Turn dough out onto a clean work surface, Knead dough for 4 to 5 minutes or until all ingredients are incorporated and dough is a smooth, shiny ball.   Place dough back in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rest…

This 1-Minute Sugar-Free Keto Peanut Butter Mug Cake is a delicious and easy low carb, grain free and gluten free treat any day of the week! Healthy Single-Serving Gluten-Free Mug Cake  (Microwave, Air Fryer or Regular Oven) If you’re a peanut butter lover with a serious sweet tooth, this healthy mug cake is about to become your favorite dessert. This Sugar-Free Low-Carb Peanut Butter Mug Cake is: Keto friendly Gluten-free Grain-free Single serving Ready in minutes Made in a coffee mug or small bowl Blood sugar conscious And the best part? It satisfies sweet cravings without sending you back into the pantry…

For years, I chased the perfect breakfast. Smoothie bowls that looked gorgeous on camera but left me raiding the snack drawer by 10am. Avocado toast that satisfied for maybe an hour. Even eggs, the supposed gold standard of filling breakfasts, had me eyeing lunch menus well before noon. Then I discovered savoury oatmeal, and everything changed. Not the sweet, cinnamon-sprinkled version most of us grew up with. I’m talking about oats treated like a grain bowl, topped with vegetables, cheese, and a good drizzle of olive oil. It sounds odd until you try it. Now it’s my weekday constant, the…

Learn how to cook asparagus like a pro and season it like a chef! You only need 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to make perfectly tender yet snappy, absolutely delicious sautéed asparagus. Photo Credits: Ali Redmond Asparagus makes you wait for its season to really shine, but it’s very low-maintenance otherwise. All you need is hot olive oil, salt, and pepper to draw out all its delicate, quintessentially springtime flavor. And while I also love it roasted and blanched, sautéed asparagus is the quickest method, and it keeps its perfect snap! The trick to perfect sauteed asparagus is to cook…