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Strawberry Filled Croissant

strawberry cloud cakes on a plate

These Strawberry Cloud Cakes recipe is simple, delicious and French-bakery worthy! Be prepared to indulge.

Cobb Salad Pizza

cobb salad pizza on a wooden plate

This Cobb Salad Pizza Recipe is over the top! Swoon your guests or rock your own pizza night. The dough is perfect.

Homemade Icee Recipe for Kids

This homemade icee recipe has a fraction of the sugars, none of the artificial colors, real flavor and all of the “fun” aspect of the real thing.

Italian Baked Beans Recipe

a pot with Italian Baked Beans

These baked beans are very easy to make and taste so much better than the ones from the can.

Creole Tomato Salad

creole tomato salad with onion in a white dish

Healthy, fresh, packed with flavor, and the easiest side dish for summer dinners. Bring this Creole salad to the table and it will always be a hit.

Black Bean Veggie Burger Recipe

two black bean burgers on a plate with veggie toppings

All you have to do is combine everything in one bowl, and in minutes, you’ve got burgers you can grill or cook in a pan. Easy peasy.

Where do Strawberries Come From?

If you follow me on Instagram, you get to see I have a thing (or two) for strawberries. I absolutely love the taste, texture and nutritional properties of the fruit! When the California Strawberry Commission asked me to take a trip and learn about how they are farmed, I was thrilled!

Zesty Avocado Rolls

zesty avocado rolls on a white plate with fruits

I love lunch. While most people dread lunch packing or mope about having “leftovers” again, I am thrilled at the opportunity to create delicious lunches every day. These easy avocado rolls will get you loving lunch too.

Smoothie Freezer Packs

three zip bags with ingredients to make smoothies

Smoothie freezer packs make getting your fruits and veggies super convenient. Instead of pulling out a bunch of bags every time you want a smoothie, you just grab a pack, add liquid, and blend. So easy!

How I feed my family “real food” on a budget

A few weeks ago, I sent out an email that led to a lot of replies. Nearly all of them asked: how do you feed your family of 5 “real food” and entertain others on $150 per week?  What they really wanted to know is how is: It’s no secret that I cook a lot. I […]

Hummus Crostini Appetizer

hummus crostini appetizers

If you love hummus half as much as I do, you will thoroughly enjoy this easy recipe. 

How to Wash and Store Fresh Berries

small boxes filled with blackberries, strawberries and raspberries

Want to know the secret to making your berries last longer? Keep berries fresh using the following tips!

Waffle Recipe Without Eggs

stack of waffles on a plate with toppings. Small cup of blueberries behind the plate with a dish of syrup

With the tips in this post, you’ll learn how to ensure that this eggless waffle batter is ready so that the middles always cook through.

Low-Sugar Snickerdoodles

stack of three cookies tied together with a red checkered ribbon

Thanks to a few healthy swaps, this recipe has the same sweet, buttery flavor as classic snickerdoodles, but lower in sugar and with fewer carbs!

Whole Wheat Biscuits

a basket of honey wheat biscuits

Love those honey wheat biscuits that come out of a can but want to make them at home? My family does too! With this easy recipe, you’ll be able to enjoy them fresh out of the oven any time you want!

Guacamole and Egg Tostadas

overhead view of guacamole tostadas with fried eggs on a white plate

Move over unhealthy Mexican food. These guacamole tostadas with fried eggs are the bomb!

Homemade Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing

a jar with Greek yogurt ranch dressing

Much better than the store-bought version, this Ranch Dressing recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of mayo to reduce fat and calories.

Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins

close up of a gluten free morning glory muffin

These gluten-free Morning Glory Muffins are made with healthy ingredients, so you don’t have to settle for an overprocessed sugary treat.

Strawberry Trifle with Lady Fingers

Strawberry Trifle With Lady Fingers next to a spoon and a strawberry

Get ready to make an incredibly simple and decadent strawberry trifle with the easy recipe below.

Crawfish Hand Pies

crawfish pies on top of each other, one of them is cat in half

Keep reading to learn all my tips and shortcuts to make these crawfish hand pies at home with simple ingredients and very little effort.

Homemade Chunky Bars – Peanut Raisin Bars

These homemade Chunky Bars are delicious with this super easy recipe! The perfect mix of sweet and salty in one candy bar.

How to Make Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs that are Easy to Peel

hard boiled eggs lined up in rows on a cutting board

How to make hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel, every time!

Cranberry Orange Scones

overhead view of cranberry orange scones on a wooden board

This copycat Starbucks Cranberry Orange Scone Recipe is simple to make and freeze so you can pull them out when you need them!

Easy Homemade Ketchup Recipe

small glass dish of homemade ketchup with a french fry in it

Want to make homemade ketchup that tastes better than the store-bought option? This recipe has the perfect blend of sweet-tangy flavor, and it’s quick to whip up with pantry staples like tomato paste, spices, and vinegar. No cooking or blending involved!

Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Pudding

bowl of greek yogurt peanut butter pudding

Packed with nutrition and mouthwatering flavor, this pudding with Greek yogurt is the guilt-free dessert you were looking for!

Homemade Cinnamon Peanut Butter

jar of cinnamon peanut butter next to spoon full of the spread

Customize this homemade cinnamon peanut butter to make it as smooth and creamy or chunky as you’d like. This simple recipe is made with all-natural ingredients and will remind you of cinnamon raisin bread but in a spreadable form.

New Orleans Red Beans and Rice Recipe

large plate of red beans and rice

These red beans and rice are served everywhere in New Orleans on Mondays. This authentic recipe also has a slow cooker option.

School and Office Lunch Ideas with Toufayan

Are you tired of packing sandwiches for lunch? I am! There are so many other things you can send for lunch that don’t focus on traditional “sandwiches” and here are a few!

Gluten-Free Chicken Pot Pie

chicken pot pie with part of the top crust removed so the chicken and vegetable filling is visible.

This is a beginner-friendly classic comfort food recipe with a flaky buttery pot pie crust that’s gluten-free!

New Orleans Jazz Fest Crawfish Bread Recipe

homemade crawfish bread on a cutting board

Love the crawfish bread at the New Orleans Jazz Fest? This recipe packs all the flavor of the original with a lot less fat.

Healthy Southern Chicken Salad Recipe

a lunchbox with crackers, sliced apples and celery, and chicken salad in the biggest compartment

If you like chicken salad, you are going to love this creamy and zesty southern version. It’s perfect for lunch over a bed of field greens, with crackers or in a sandwich.

Almond Joy Popcorn

a big bowl of almond joy popcorn

Is there anything better than chocolate, almonds, and coconut? Yumm, YES! This easy Almond Joy Popcorn recipe!

Homemade “Fig” Newtons with Raisins

small stack of homemade raisin fig newtons with a glass of milk

Freshly baked fig newtons with jammy centers and buttery-soft exteriors are what you’ll get from these homemade cookies! The best part is that they are made with raisins for an easier-to-make filling that’s more cost-effective than figs.

Scrambled Egg & Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla

stack of breakfast quesadilla slices

Kids and adults love the crispy and toasty texture of a tortilla and its delicious breakfast fillings. Start with an egg and cheese quesadilla and customize it to your liking real quick!

Homemade Strawberry Milk

glass of strawberry milk with a lid

If your family is a big fan of strawberry milk made with bottled pink syrup, they will love this homemade recipe.

Easy Strawberry Smoothie for Kids

strawberry smoothie for kids on a glass

In 5 minutes, with 4 basic ingredients, you can make an epic strawberry smoothie that kids will enjoy sipping. Plus, learn how to pack it for school!

Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls | Overnight Recipe

If you love extra fluffy and thick cinnamon rolls with gooey brown sugar-cinnamon filling, these whole wheat cinnamon rolls are the recipe for you! The aroma is reason enough to make them, but their taste and texture are out of this world for a whole-wheat version -this means no more brick-like whole-wheat baked goods! Today, […]

Ditalini Pasta Recipe

ditalini pasta in a small dish with feta and black olives

Need something delicious and quick for dinner? This simple Ditalini Pasta recipe is the perfect busy weeknight meal you can assemble super fast!

Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

star cut out cookies on a baking sheet

This is the perfect recipe for making gluten-free cut out cookies that can be frosted and enjoyed on any occasion. The tested tips below will ensure you get the perfect batch for your holidays or bake-sales.

White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe

Creamy white chocolate drizzled over buttery homemade popcorn. Add the festive sprinkles on top and you have the perfect holiday snack!

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