Chewy Oatmeal Cherry Cookies – Peas and Crayons

These delicious and irresistible Oatmeal Cherry Cookies have crisp golden edges, a deliciously chewy center, and are packed with a dream combo of dried cherries and dark chocolate chips. Love them so! These cookies are kind of a big deal. To quote my friends: “I literally go to bed at night dreaming of these cookies.” … Read more

The Best Roasted Sweet Potatoes

These roasted sweet potatoes are halved lengthwise and roasted cut side down at 400°F so the natural sugars caramelize on the cut surface to create the perfect texture. They cook in about half the time of a whole baked sweet potato. I’ve been developing meal prep recipes for more than a decade, and sweet potatoes … Read more

French Onion Pasta Recipe – Love and Lemons

This French onion pasta recipe is easy to make in one pot with simple ingredients. It’s like French onion soup in pasta form—rich, comforting, and packed with umami flavor! Jump to Recipe This French onion pasta recipe is a perfect cozy dinner for a chilly night. Inspired by French onion soup, it stars rich, savory … Read more

When Is the Best Time of Day to Exercise? Experts Weigh In

Any time of day you can get a workout in is great, but optimizing the timing can help you reap extra benefits.Credit: Unsplash Daniel J Schwarz From meditation to intermittent fasting, yoga to high-intensity interval training (HIIT), you’re already integrating loads of healthy living practices into your life. But did you know that when you … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan #36 | Easy Healthy Recipes

Google Add Us as a Google Trusted Source This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal prep simple and stress-free. Something shifts in September. The days … Read more

Upside Down Apple Tart – WellPlated.com

This upside down apple tart with puff pastry is my easy version of tarte tatin, a classic French bakery dessert. It’s just apples, butter, honey, and brown sugar, but the final result is worthy of a pastry case! A simplified version of a French classic. I spend a fair amount of time in France, and … Read more

Classic Chili Recipe

While I have several chili recipes on the website already, this Classic Homemade Beef Chili recipe is my absolute favorite. Like, it’s so good that I can’t stop going back for spoonfuls. Not only is this classic chili recipe super flavorful and easy, but it can be customized in a number of ways to make … Read more

What To Cook In August: My Top 10 Recipes

Welcome back to my “What To Cook” monthly series! August is for soaking up every last bit of summer with dinners out on the patio, endless grilling days by the pool, and picnics in the park. And of course, all the best late summer fruits and veggies! Savor Every Last Bit Of Summer With These … Read more

The one easy trick bakers use to give focaccia more flavour

Taking bread to the next level is all about slowing down the process – when it comes to yeasted doughs, more time equals more flavour. With this recipe, we make a preferment (sometimes called a poolish) which is the first step to adding complexity to dough. Then we take as much time over the proving … Read more