A sweet brown sugar glaze and chocolate drizzles turn these easy Toffee Cookies into an irresistible treat. They’re an excellent choice for holiday cookie trays or any time you want a bakery-style cookie at home. Toffee Cookies Recipe Dipping these shortbread-style cookies in a brown sugar glaze and finishing them with chocolate drizzles and extra … Read more

This roasted pumpkin and sweet potato soup is a comforting, easy-to-make recipe using pantry staples like coconut milk, warming spices, pumpkin, sweet potato and broth. The result is a silky, rich soup that’s naturally dairy-free and perfect for a healthy weeknight meal or make-ahead lunch. If you enjoy pumpkin desserts like healthy pumpkin chocolate chip … Read more

This gluten-free chicken pot pie recipe simplifies a traditionally time-consuming dish into a quick, approachable weeknight meal. Tender cooked chicken and frozen vegetables get folded into a dairy-free roux, then the filling is finished with easy homemade gluten-free drop biscuits. The assembled pie finishes baking in about 15 minutes, and the total time from start … Read more

If you have a jar of Costco’s Kirkland Mixed Nut Butter with Seeds, try these chocolate chunk cookies that include a big spoonful of the nut butter. They require no electric mixer and bake into large, soft, chewy cookies with classic chocolate chip flavors — brown butter, vanilla, molasses and caramel. The nut butter is … Read more

One of my favourite wedding cakes — a three-tier pink ombré cake decorated with pale pink sugar roses and delicate piped hearts across each tier. Thank you for the kind comments and messages after last week’s post about Aardvark Cakes. I’m happy to say Cake of the Week will continue for now. I have hundreds … Read more

Soulful and comforting best describe this savory, gluten-free side dish of braised Swiss chard and cannellini beans, brightened with a touch of tomato paste. It’s dairy-free and vegan, making it a versatile accompaniment for many meals. 5 from 2 votes Print Braised Swiss Chard with Cannellini Beans A nourishing, colorful side that pairs beautifully with … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my full disclosure policy. What is Orange Curd? Orange curd is a velvety, spreadable citrus curd made from sugar, egg yolks, and fresh orange juice. Like other curds — lemon being the best-known — it’s cooked gently until thick, then chilled so it sets into a silky, … Read more

My favorite crafts are both playful and useful, and these DIY clay magnets fit that description perfectly. They turn out charming and are easy to personalize. If you enjoy working with clay, you’ll have a lot of fun making your own clay magnets. Kids can join in too — this is an ideal family-friendly craft … Read more

I know it sounds odd to title this Damage Control Through the Holidays. But every Holiday season that I have been “on plan” with Trim Healthy Mama, I’ve seen many mama’s post about “how do I get back on track?” This is my third Christmas following the Trim Healthy Mama way, so I’ve learned a … Read more