Finding a healthy, tasty snack for my kids can feel impossible. Many packaged snacks are full of salt, high fructose corn syrup, and processed ingredients I can’t pronounce — and they can be costly. That’s why I love making homemade granola bars: they use real ingredients, are budget-friendly, and are simple to prepare. This Cranberry … Read more

No ratings yet Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Cookies By: Julia Pacheco Soft, rich, and completely addictive—these cookies combine creamy cream cheese, nutty peanut butter and melty chocolate chips for a decadent, crowd-pleasing treat. Prep: 12 minutes mins Cook: 20 minutes mins Total: 32 minutes mins Servings: 10 servings Save Recipe Pin Recipe Comment … Read more

I would argue that anything baked inside a pumpkin is better, and if there’s a way to keep enjoying elotes—the grilled Mexican street corn topped with spicy mayo and cheese—through the fall and into the holidays, this is it. Elotes combine sweet, spicy, creamy, and fresh flavors—so why not turn that combination into a warm, … Read more

Perfect wok popcorn is a simple method for making some of the best popcorn you can get at home. All you need is a flat-bottom wok (or a large pot with a lid), a little oil, and popcorn kernels. These clear, stove-top instructions will help you pop popcorn that is light, crisp, and nearly impossible … Read more

I am so excited to share this cherry cobbler smoothie with you today, especially as cherry season arrives here in northern Illinois. Cherries are one of my favorite fruits — full of antioxidants and beloved by our whole family. I love that cherries fit easily into the Trim Healthy Mama plan, giving a healthy source … Read more

A colorful way to sweeten popcorn for a festive 4th of July treat. With just three ingredients and no baking, this Patriotic Popcorn is an easy, allergy-friendly snack everyone can enjoy. Free of gluten, dairy, egg, soy, peanuts and tree nuts — top-8-free. This post may contain affiliate links. We love popcorn at our house. … Read more

Many Kiwis will recognize this: lunchtime at the local bakery, grabbing something hot to eat, a cold drink and, of course, something sweet. For many of us that treat is a cream-filled donut — especially when there’s a jam centre hidden inside. This recipe takes inspiration from those beloved cream-filled and cinnamon donuts and turns … Read more

Picture this: layers of moist chocolate cake, a gooey marshmallow filling, a creamy chocolate fudge layer, and a light hot chocolate–flavored whipped topping—finished with a drizzle of fudge and fluffy mini marshmallows. This hot chocolate poke cake is winter comfort in dessert form: cozy, nostalgic, and impossible to resist. I first made this on a … Read more

Strawberry season and Valentine’s Day lining up is serendipity — and a perfect excuse to use my new favourite frosting. A homemade strawberry compote is folded into silky cream cheese frosting to create a vibrant, pink topping for soft, dark chocolate cupcakes. The result balances sweet, creamy, bittersweet and tangy flavours in every bite. The … Read more

Table of Contents Peppermint Fudge Topped Shortbread Cookie Bars Cookie Directions Fudge Directions I recently made a batch of gluten-free shortbread cookies and thought they’d be even better with a fudgy peppermint topping. The result: peppermint fudge topped shortbread cookie bars that are fudgy, chewy, pepperminty, buttery and decadently sweet — yet made without refined … Read more