How to roast a turkey. It’s almost turkey time! I’ll answer all your questions about how to roast a turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner. Let’s talk turkey! What size turkey should I buy? The rule of thumb is one pound of turkey per person. For …read more

The Thanksgiving Holiday Recipe Collection has classic recipes, fixes for common cooking fails, fun ideas for the ultimate kiddie table, and creative ways to transform leftovers into delicious new meals. 

How to Upgrade Store-Bought Cookie Dough to Taste Like Homemade   Store-bought cookie dough is a lifesaver when you’re short on time, but why settle for just “good” when you can easily make it great? With a few simple tweaks, you can transform that pre-made …read more

The Magic of the Mash: Crafting the Perfect Mashed Potatoes There’s something undeniably comforting about a bowl of perfect mashed potatoes. It’s that warm, creamy buttery, perfect-vehicle-for-gravy-on-Thanksgiving dish, but why reserve that pleasure for just once a year? Mashed potatoes are so affordable they can …read more

Homemade Copycat Crackers: A Savvy Saver’s Delight Are you a fan of those fancy, flavorful (and expensive!) crisps you find in gourmet markets? You know, the ones that are the first to vanish from charcuterie boards at gatherings? The ones where there’s rain on the …read more

Homemade Aussie Bites: Big Flavor, Big Nutrition, Small Price Ever tried Aussie Bites? My first encounter was love at first bite—thanks to a Costco sample (they always get you with those, don’t they?). These little power-packed muffins are bursting with wholesome goodness, loaded with oats, …read more

Easy secret for perfectly cooked chicken breast, every time. “What is there to eat?” That phrase plays on repeat in every household in the world. Today I’m sharing one of the handiest short cuts to give you a great answer when the inevitable question is …read more

Soup-ercharge Your Health: Very Versatile Vegetable Soup for Easy, Affordable Nutritious Delights! Embarking on a journey toward a healthier lifestyle is a timeless pursuit, and what better way to embrace it than with a bowl of pure goodness? Introducing the Very Versatile Vegetable Soup – …read more

Can’t eat healthy on a budget? Top 8 excuses that won’t work anymore.   Happy New Year! If you’re like millions of people, you’ve just made resolutions to improve your health and finances and this means you need Healthy Foods on a Budget, right?  First …read more

  Everything You Need to Know to Host a Fun and Easy Cookie Exchange Party As I write this tiz’ the week after Thanksgiving and holiday baking is officially in season. As we gear up for all the holiday hoopla and fa la la la …read more

Baked Brie: The Cheesiest and Easiest Party Appetizer   As we find ourselves hurtling into the heart of party season, a familiar question arises: What should I serve or bring to the gathering? Fear not; I have the perfect solution – baked brie. Yes, bake …read more