If you love cookies as much as we do, also try our chewy peanut butter cookies, egg-free chocolate chip cookie, or peanut butter raisin oatmeal cookies. This cookie takes a step away from softer homemade versions for an authentic cookie crunch and firm, sugary center. Dunk ’em in milk, twist the layers apart and nibble the cream or eat in one or maybe two big bites—all the classic eating methods apply....

When can babies eat broccoli? This nutritious green vegetable can be offered to babies as soon as they’re ready to start solids, usually around 6 months. It’s important to remember that your baby is unique and that rather than going by the calendar, you need to make sure your baby is DEVELOPMENTALLY ready to start solids. If you’re unsure, be sure to grab my FREE handout! Health benefits Broccoli is bursting with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, K, A, as well as folate and potassium....

For more delicious fruit-filled smoothies, try our mango smoothie, pineapple smoothie, and berry almond butter smoothie! If you’ve ever had the McDonald’s mango pineapple smoothie, it’s a lot like that but with healthy whole ingredients. It’s a basic smoothie recipe with only four ingredients so don’t be afraid to experiment with add-ins. Like any smoothie, you can enhance it with ingredients like protein powder, greens, and other fruit to make it your own....

If you love creamy mayonnaise dipping sauces, also try our kimchi mayo and curry mayo! It’s the sauce we serve on our delicious German-inspired bratwurst burgers, but it’s endlessly versatile! Use it to add life to burgers, sandwiches, and sausages, or as a dip with fish cakes, french fries, chicken strips, fresh vegetables, and more. It’s super versatile and you can easily adjust the taste by using different mustards. Mix it up in the moment or store some in your fridge....

For more tasty Mexican chip dips, try our corn salsa and corn guacamole! The great thing about this dip is how quickly it comes together. You don’t need to wait until corn on the cob is in season either, because this recipe works great with frozen corn. Simply sauté the sweet corn until it starts to char, then mix in all the other ingredients. Serve it warm with some chips (or anything you can scoop with) and dig in!...

I heart you, casseroles. When the weather gets cooler and I want to spend more time cuddled up in my blanket than in the kitchen, you always come to my rescue. Simple, convenient, easily adaptable, economical, healthy (depending on what you add)..I mean how could I not put you in the oven to get all happy and delicious. Yes, there are TONS of casserole recipes out there. But depending on the ingredients added, they can become quite unique and unforgettable, like this breakfast casserole with lentils and chard....

For a twist on the classic bittersweet negroni, try our white negroni, aperol negroni, and negroni sbagliato. It’s characteristically bitter with sweet and fruity notes to balance it out. With equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth, it’s an easy recipe to make, and even easier to memorize. While negronis can be an acquired taste, there are lots of ways to tweak the flavors by experimenting with different gins or sweet vermouths....

If you love cupcakes as much as we do, try our irresistible bourbon coconut cupcakes! These peanut butter banana cupcakes are not like muffins or banana bread at all. They’re light, fluffy, and cake-like with a rich buttercream frosting that makes them a real treat. Have fun decorating them any way you like, or as we do with a banana chip, some chopped peanuts, and a drizzle of smooth peanut butter....

Peanut butter A can of crushed tomatoes – tomato sauce will also work Chicken stock Honey Cumin Coriander Red pepper flakes You may need to add a touch of salt if you’ve used unsalted peanut butter. Here are a few of my favorite veggie sides: Best Roasted Broccoli Quick Garlic Roasted Carrots Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic Easy Asian Coleslaw Did you make this? We love to see what you made!...

For more homemade fruity syrup recipes, try our rhubarb syrup and cranberry simple syrup. This syrup is what we make when we see bright red raspberries appearing at farmers’ markets and grocery stores mid-summer. We make a big batch as a way of prolonging their short growing season, and so we can enjoy their flavor in a variety of ways. Use it as a sweetener to make refreshing Italian soda, or for flavoring iced tea or lemonade....

This corn salad is one of our favorites, along with our tomato and corn salad and grilled corn salad with sausage. We roast the corn in the oven until it’s slightly charred which brings out the corn’s inherent sweetness. Then we toss it with some crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and a smoky citrus dressing to bring it all together. It’s super quick and satisfying to make. This lettuce-free salad is what we bring to parties and picnics all summer long, and it always disappears quickly....

For a lighter version, have a look at this kung pao cauliflower recipe. Kung pao chicken is an authentic Chinese dish that is classic in Sichuan cooking. It’s a spicy stir fry made with chicken, vegetables, peanuts, and hot chili peppers. If you’re looking for an authentic recipe, we recommend this one by Red House Spice. Our spicy kung pao chicken is a Westernized version that adds vegetables (red pepper and onion) and uses ingredients that are commonly found in North American grocery stores....

Also try the classic, fresh mint mojitos or switch up the berry for a blackberry mojito. Strawberry basil mojito breaks the mojito mold You may be wondering how this differs from a traditional mojito, and the answer lies in the strawberry-basil combination. Fresh mint, basil, and in-season strawberries will have your taste buds singing and taking note of how this fruity upgrade stands out from the standard mojito. Strawberries: the rest of the drink is the supporting cast, and the strawberries are the star here....

If you love kale salads as much as we do, try our kale apple salad or kale caesar salad! Why you’ll love this easy kale salad Swoon-worthy and salad might not be two words you associate together, but they sure will be after you try this kale salad. Here are five reasons why you’ll LOVE it: Kale: We use curly kale, but other varieties such like dinosaur kale or lacinato kale work well, too....

You can very quickly spiral down the path of becoming obsessive and over-controlling. This is not an exact science. Rather, use them as starting points and a motivator to put together a well-balanced plate whenever possible as well as to try a new food. You can find examples of what I serve to my kids on Instagram @kidfriendly.meals Portion Size vs. Serving Size First, it’s important to address that while these two phrases are oftentimes used interchangeably, it’s important to note the difference!...

It may be an unspoken rule, but many chefs agree that cheese and fish should not mix. One sure way to upset your server in Italy is to ask for parmesan cheese on seafood. There is ONE exception to this rule – and that’s when you slap them in between two slices of bread and toast it up so the cheese gets melty. It’s not hard to see why this baby breaks culinary rules!...

Thanks to Cabot Creamery for sponsoring this post. I only work with companies that I love and believe in. All opinions are my own. Snack tray Snack platter, charcuterie board, muffin tin snack tray, snacky lunch, snack dinner, or whatever you want to call it, the idea is the same – it’s a clean-out-the-fridge or pantry meal that requires very minimal prep work and no cooking. And you don’t need to try and go all out preparing these elaborate, overflowing snack boards or snack trays that you may see online (unless you want to)....

Calling all dip lovers! I’ve got a white bean dip recipe to share with you today and I think you’re going to like it. It’s a lighter version of hummus and is all kinds of delicious. 5 reasons to love this white bean dip Watch the White Bean Dip video! Why choose Hojiblanca olives from Spain Because Spanish Hojiblanca olives are my favorite! That’s reason enough, right? Honestly, I love all olives from Spain, but these are extra special....

If you love fish tacos (and who doesn’t?), then make sure to also check out our Baja fish tacos with southern slaw and aji guacamole. We tested several versions of this recipe before landing on our favorite – it’s one we’ve been making for years now. I love them because the recipe is uncomplicated and simple to make. My family loves them because they are flavorful and crispy. What sets them apart is a unique method of seasoning them with flour and spices before battering and frying....

If you love peanut butter cookies, also try our gluten-free peanut butter cookies, chickpea peanut butter cookies, and bacon bourbon peanut butter cookies! The soft, chewy, and extra peanut buttery morsels are as good as it gets. But to take things just a tad further, we like to add a tiny sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top, just because sweet and salty belong together. If you’re craving peanut butter cookies, you have to try this recipe!...