Pecans

My favorite thing about these Cocoa-Chile Candied Pecans? No egg whites involved. This is a super easy stovetop recipe that will give you sweet, chocolatey pecans with a little hint of cayenne. (Or a big hint of cayenne, if you like.)

You know I love me a good salad. I also love bacon. And hard-boiled eggs. And candied nuts. Blackberries are probably my favorite berry, too. Making this salad dressed in maple dijon vinaigrette was a no-brainer when I saw it in Mary Younkin’s book, The Weekday Lunches & Breakfasts Cookbook. I’ve got the recipe down …

Hey, I just want to let you know that this post is in partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market. I received monetary compensation for my time, and, as always, all opinions shared are my own. Yes, another chai recipe for you — in the form of chai caramel popcorn. And it won’t be the last chai …

Freeze-dried fruit has been a secret weapon of mine for a while. It’s the perfect way to add an intense punch of fruity flavor without turning whatever you’re making into a pile of mush. I use them when I make energy bites and when I’m making frosting to fill macarons. Freeze-dried raspberries make some AMAZING raspberry …

Maple is one of my favorite flavors ever. Combine it with apples and nuts, and I’m pretty much in heaven.

One night a few weeks ago I was going to finally pull out a package of beef liver that has been sitting in my deep freeze for almost two years. I had found a recipe from Sonia (The Healthy Foodie) that gave me the courage to try it. It involved caramelized onions, so I figured at the …

This is the best low sugar granola recipe with warm baking spices, toasted coconut, and tart cranberries! It’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, naturally sweetened, and super customizable. The way it’s written is our favorite way to make this homemade granola, but you can tweak it to fit your tastes.