Cherry wink cookies on plate with lights in the background.
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Cherry Winks Cookie Recipe

Cherry Winks are a classic Christmas cookie filled with plump cherries (hence the name!), dates, and chopped nuts. These cookies are butter free and feature a fun ingredient: Corn Flake Cereal. This cherry winks cookie recipe features a few updated ingredients (morello cherries) differing from the original (originally published in the 1950’s). These crunchy on…

photo of cabbages wedges dressed in hot mustard and bacon dressing with crumbled bacon and parsley on top.
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Ignite Your Taste Buds: Delicious Roasted Cabbage with Hot Bacon Mustard Sauce

A seasonal side dish that steps up to the plate! Missing the summer harvest already? Don’t be! This savory, spicy and comforting cabbage wedge salad is dressed with hot bacon and mustard dressing and is here to save the day (and your entree!). Click thru to learn about a new seasonal salad!

Acorn Squash in a black wooden box with branches, and a candle with flame lit.

Seasonal Autumn Recipes for Cozy, Comfort Cooking

Perfectly timed for Autumn, these recipes have a kick of spice and feature seasonal, farmers market (or your own personal garden!)fresh produce. Acorn squash is abundant during the final harvest months of the year and is well put to use in these recipes. A healthy, turkey chili (with added acorn squash!) is a welcome smell…

two bowls of turkey chili recipe on wooden background. The chili is garnished with cheese, avocado, and green onion.
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Turkey Chili Recipe with Seasonal Squash

Lighten up your chili game and fill your home with aromatic scents with this recipe (with turkey swapped in place for the traditional ground beef!) Turkey chili recipe with seasonal squash is a low fat, healthier option than traditional beef chili. Seasonal squash (butternut, acorn or summer squash) adds a healthy dose of vitamins to…

apricot and chamomile infused clafoutis with powdered sugar on plate.
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Apricot Fruit and Chamomile Infused Custard Clafoutis

A summertime indulgence, filled with fresh fruit and flavors of fragrant vanilla and calming chamomile, this clafoutis dessert is a French country classic! Bake this up tonight for a simple and sweet ending to a summer meal. Click thru to try this inspired dessert tonight….

blackberries on a platter with salad greens and shrimp
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Shrimp Salad with Blackberries, Prosciutto and Mixed Greens with Homemade Apricot Vinegar

This shrimp salad with homemade apricot vinegar is a summer sensation. The blend of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, combined with juicy shrimp and crisp greens, makes for a satisfying meal. Easy to prep, with the option of homemade or store-bought apricot vinegar, this dish is a refreshing choice for a lazy summer evening.

two ice cold glasses of watermelon alcoholic beverage with watermelon slice garnish and ice and watermelon slices laying in background
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Fresh Watermelon and Coconut Cooler Cocktail with Lemongrass

Sip into summer with this refreshing Fresh Watermelon and Coconut Cooler Cocktail with Lemongrass! Mix with coconut water for double water hydration( get it? Watermelon + Coconut Water= double the “water” the hydration!) A homemade lemongrass simple syrup (tap link for recipe) adds a tropical taste and lends an herbal scent as well as blending…