Thai cuisine is celebrated for its vibrant flavors and skilful balance of sweet, sour, spicy and savory elements. Among its many beloved dishes, Thai coconut soup stands out for its creamy texture and aromatic profile. Made with rich coconut milk and fragrant herbs and spices, this soup is a comforting, memorable introduction to the tastes … Read more

Dilute, but how much? Use this quick reference as a starting point. These are guidelines rather than strict rules—if your laundry is especially dirty or your water is very hard, you may want to use a bit more soap. Some applications call for pre-diluting Dr. Bronner’s Liquid Castile Magic Soap (mixing soap and water in … Read more

“A basic rule of baking is that, in general, it’s almost impossible to make an inedible batch of brownies.” – Linda Sunshine. It’s April already. Why does this year feel like it’s rushing by? I shouldn’t complain — March treated me well. On a personal note, April and May look like they’ll shape how the … Read more

Black-Eyed Peas and Rice is a savory, comforting dish long associated with good luck and prosperity. This Southern-inspired recipe works as a main or a side and is perfect for New Year’s Day or any time you want a satisfying, flavorful meal. Rice and beans is a classic combination that’s hearty and full of protein. … Read more

Does following the Keto diet mean no more delicious desserts? No more crunchy French macaron cookies? Or creamy cheesecake? No luscious chocolate truffles? Or fudgy chocolate cake? Does a Keto diet mean spending long hours in the kitchen making unsatisfying desserts? Nope — not if you try these fast, flavorful Keto desserts and sweet snacks! … Read more

Classic Sicilian-style amaretti cookies—soft, chewy, and topped with a bright cocktail cherry. These use just five ingredients and are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. Amaretti come in many regional varieties across Italy: some are crisp (croccanti), others soft (morbidi) like these, and they appear in many sizes and shapes. At the Italian market I visit, the … Read more

These Paleo Chocolate Donuts are moist, so rich, and healthy, you’ll never go back to Dunkin Donuts! These donuts I baked last week are next-level delicious. When they came out of the oven I couldn’t believe how good they were—rich, fudgy, and perfectly moist. They brought me right back to Saturday mornings as a kid, … Read more

Make this creamy hummus with just six main ingredients (salt, pepper and water not included). Follow the simple tip below for a reliably smooth texture. This recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and works well as a veggie dip, a sandwich spread, or served with warm naan or pita at dinner. Jump … Read more

My roasted butternut squash and cauliflower soup made with coconut milk is rich, silky, comforting, and packed with flavor. This is one of my favorite soups. The secret is roasting the squash until it caramelizes and the cauliflower until it is nicely browned — that deep roasting flavor is what makes the soup so good. … Read more

Why You’ll Love this Cowboy Casserole Inspired by a popular cowboy soup, this Crock Pot Cowboy Casserole keeps all the comforting flavors but turns them into a thick, hearty one-pot meal. I removed the broth from the soup base, added melted cheese, and built a casserole that’s high in protein, simple to prep, and perfect … Read more