When the cold settles in, I rely on a few simple comforts to feel warm and cozy at home. Layers of clothing are my first defense—three or four layers topped with a soft, fleece robe that makes staying inside much more pleasant. I learned the value of a good robe last winter after shivering through … Read more

These low carb lettuce wraps make you forget tortillas entirely. Fill tender butter lettuce leaves with a creamy avocado chicken salad for a satisfying crunch, bold flavor, and a quick lunch or light dinner. Avocado Chicken Salad Low Carb Lettuce Wraps How to Make Delicious Low Carb Lettuce Wraps These lettuce wraps require minimal prep—especially … Read more

Creamy, silky Baked Vanilla Cheesecake is a simple way to elevate any dessert menu. This easy, versatile cheesecake is perfect plain or topped with a bright fruit sauce — try it with cranberry orange for a sweet-tart contrast. A cinnamon-kissed graham cracker crust hugs the filling like a cozy cookie blanket. Serve it year-round after … Read more

Healthy Weekly Meal Plan 8.13.16 — a colorful, nourishing lineup featuring summer flatbread, Cobb salad lettuce wraps, a Thai black bean veggie burger and more. Hi everyone — happy Saturday! I’m finally home after more than two weeks away. I arrived Tuesday night and this week has been all about catching up: administrative tasks, grocery … Read more

Enjoy the bright flavors of the season with this fruity and juicy Strawberry Poppyseed Steak Salad, created in collaboration with Beef + Lamb New Zealand and Silver Fern Farms, featuring 100% Grass-Fed Silver Fern Farms Net Carbon Zero By Nature 100% Grass-Fed Angus Beef. A salad that’s both savory and sweet When summer arrives I … Read more

This is an easy and flavorful tuna pesto pasta recipe made with just four main ingredients: pasta, pesto, canned tuna, and tomatoes. Serve it warm or chilled for a quick lunch or meal-prep option. The dish is naturally adaptable — make it gluten-free, dairy-free or paleo by choosing alternative pasta and pesto. If you enjoy … Read more

It’s summer, and that means fruit is abundant at my house. I always buy more at the farmers market than we can immediately eat—because when it’s gone for the season, it’s gone. Recently I had extra blueberries and stone fruit to use up, so I made a simple Fruit Crumble. It’s quick, forgiving, and a … Read more

Now that winter is fast approaching, I’ve started preparing some of my chilli plants for the cold months ahead. As noted in our over-wintering guide, many chilli varieties are perennial rather than annual. By carefully overwintering your plants, you can get a substantial head start on next season and harvest many more ripe chillies earlier … Read more

Make one-pot fettuccine Alfredo with just four ingredients in about 15 minutes. This quick, elegant pasta feels like a restaurant dish but comes together with minimal effort. There are many opinions about the “authentic” fettuccine Alfredo, but my aim is simple: tender pasta coated in a rich, silky sauce you could find at a fine … Read more

The secret to the best strawberry buttercream is simple: a bakery-tested formula that delivers both an airy, pipeable texture and a true strawberry taste. This strawberry frosting is what we use on our favorite fresh strawberry cake and cupcakes — and once you try it, it will likely become your go-to frosting too. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Equipment … Read more