In celebration of cooler temps and the changing season, I’ve rounded up six fall cocktail recipes from some of my favorite people, places, and publications.
Read MoreMy Favorite Winter Kale Salad
I harvested all my kale before the big snow storm in Texas last week, so I’m making big batches of my favorite winter kale salad from Planted.Kitchen.
Read MorePie Tips from Candace Nelson
Sprinkles Cupcakes founder Candace Nelson reveals her secrets for perfect pies—and shares her chocolate bourbon pecan pie recipe.
Read MoreWhat We’ve Been Cooking in Quarantine
We’ve always cooked a lot in the Padalecki household, but man—I’ve never cooked so much (or done so many dishes!) in my entire life as I have these last two months. And I know I’m not alone. With restaurants closed and takeout much harder to get these days, I’m pretty sure everyone is spending a lot more time in the kitchen cooking in quarantine. To battle the food boredom and
Read MoreHow to Make Delicious (and Filling!) Smoothies
With three kids at two different schools, mornings in our house can be chaotic. My number one priority each morning is making sure that their little bellies are filled with something healthy when they walk out the door. Since quick options are a must, one of our breakfast go-tos is smoothies. I’m always looking for new ideas to boost the nutrition and staying power for our smoothie concoctions, so I
Read MoreMy Aunt’s Famous Biscotti Recipe
Growing up, my family was traditional in the sense that every Christmas we picked out our tree, scattered ornaments around the floor, and discussed (and fought over) which ornament went where—and who got to hang the angel. We drove through neighborhoods strung with lights and with Santas flying over chimneys and voted on which house we loved the most that year. We did the obligatory smile-for-the-camera Christmas photos, but that
Read MoreFall Recipe: Pickled Apples and Pears
I’ve been trying to limit our food waste. So, when we recently had an abundance of apples and pears that I didn’t know what to do with, I reached out to my chef friend Brock Lane for ideas. His suggestion: PICKLE them. Say what? I’d never thought to pickle fruit, but I did it and I have to say, the results were delicious and gorgeous.
Read MoreFrosted Pretzels Recipe
A quick, fun, easy dessert or snack recipe that you and your kiddos will love.
Read MoreEasy Homemade Granola Bars With Sprinkles’ Candace Nelson
Thanks to marathon training, I feel like I’m hungry ALL. THE. TIME. I’m having difficulty fueling my body and staying full. Not a bad problem to have, but I want to be mindful of what I’m putting in my body. Thankfully, my friend and founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Candace Nelson, has come to the rescue with her gluten-free granola bars. Her signature snack always satisfies my sweet tooth while packing
Read MoreSoup Recipes To Warm The Season
To me, there is no better comfort food than a bowl of homemade soup. It reminds me of snowy winter days in Idaho and my mom’s caring hands. She would sauté aromatic vegetables, letting all the ingredients simmer and marinate while we were away at school until they made a delicious, rich broth. Coming in from the cold to the finished pot on the stove felt like such a treat,
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