When the air turns crisp, few things are as satisfying as a warm, comforting meal. The recipes below are filled with hearty flavors and cozy ingredients that feel like a culinary hug. Each dish is simple to prepare and designed to warm you from the inside out during the colder months. Jump To: Mashed Cauliflower … Read more

Every now and then I meet up with vegan friends for a potluck: everyone brings a dish, we eat, laugh and sometimes break into spontaneous yoga. This time I decided to make dumplings—because who doesn’t love dumplings? Dumplings are very easy to make vegan, and since I love colorful food I took them a step … Read more

From Nikki: Lately I haven’t had much time to develop new recipes for the blog, so I asked my husband Ben to guest-write a post about one of his specialties—milkshakes. Whenever we eat out, Ben checks the menu for milkshakes. It’s a habit he picked up from his father. He doesn’t order a shake every … Read more

A collection of 33 of the best ideas for vegan roast dinners and Sunday lunches, perfect for serving alongside roast potatoes, gravy and all the trimmings. Catering for a vegan can feel daunting if it’s not something you do often. The 33 recipes below offer inspiration for vegan roast dinners and Sunday lunches, from quick … Read more

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Skewers with Walnut Honey are an elegant, flavorful way to serve vegetables this holiday season. Imagine Brussels sprouts roasted until golden and slightly crisp at the edges, threaded on skewers, and finished with a warm, buttery honey glaze studded with toasted walnuts. A sprinkle of fresh herbs adds brightness — sweet, savory, … Read more

A simple recipe for garlic knots makes a flavorful, savory homemade appetizer. This version includes recipes for garlic butter and a tomato dipping sauce so you can enjoy a full garlic knot feast. Garlic Knots from Scratch This recipe shows you how to make garlic knots at home using a simple yeast dough—basically pizza dough—so … Read more

For many Italians, a generous plate of spaghetti al pomodoro with tomato sauce feels like returning home after a long journey. It’s in the way we twirl the spaghetti with a fork — a gesture that feels instinctive. And if you ask about the spoon, the short answer is no: most of us don’t use … Read more

Looking to refresh your home’s interior with a fresh, distinctive look? Here are six practical and inspiring interior design ideas to help you transform your space. From bold color choices and layered textures to thoughtful furniture arrangements and purposeful lighting, these suggestions are adaptable to many styles and budgets. Read on to find ideas you … Read more

Loaded with layers of rich cocoa, mini chocolate chips and a sweet cream cheese glaze, this Chocolate Pull Apart Bread is both stunning and delicious. PIN IT FOR LATER! This post was sponsored by The Hershey Company; all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands I partner with. I’m excited to share … Read more

Chicken Popper Pig Shots are a standout appetizer for the grill or smoker. Slices of andouille sausage are wrapped in bacon, filled with a creamy chicken popper mixture, and finished with a brush of sweet peach BBQ sauce for an irresistible combination of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors. Pig shots are essentially bacon cups with … Read more