These strawberry bliss balls are a simple, wholesome snack — naturally sweet, oil-free, and bursting with real strawberry flavour. Made from basic ingredients like Medjool dates, raw cashews, rolled oats, freeze-dried strawberries and a touch of vanilla and nut butter, they take about 10 minutes to prepare. They’re ideal for meal prep, travel or whenever … Read more

Elote, Mexican street corn, is a delightful side dish made with fresh corn that will have you coming back for more. With corn in season and at its most tender, now is the perfect time to make it. We often enjoy elote at one of our favorite local restaurants, but recently I prepared a home … Read more

Creamy Garlic Dressing is a savory, silky dressing made with roasted garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup (or honey). This simple vegan-friendly dressing is perfect drizzled over salads and grain bowls, or served as a dip for raw vegetables and fries. This is one of my favorite … Read more

Cheesy Bacon Garlic Pinwheel Recipe #BakingADifference Disclosure: This Cheesy recipe post was sponsored by Fleischmann’s. Fleischmann’s Yeast, Fleischmann’s Simply Homemade Baking Mixes and Karo Syrup—trusted baking staples for over 100 years—launched the Baking A Difference campaign to support Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry effort to end childhood hunger in America. To help promote the … Read more

Chipotle-style beef barbacoa is one of my favorite meals—I’ve made this recipe for years and I firmly believe it rivals (and in my opinion, surpasses) the version from the restaurant. Try it and see for yourself! I like to serve barbacoa with fresh sides like pico de gallo, homemade guacamole and crispy tortilla chips. These … Read more

Air Fryer Lemon Pies are a lighter, oil-free take on classic lemon fried pies. Often called hand pies, they’re typically eaten with your hands and feature a creamy lemon filling finished with a tart lemon glaze. This easy air fryer dessert comes together quickly and yields light, flaky pastries with bright citrus flavor. If you … Read more

Slow Cooker Creamy Tomato Soup is an easy, comforting homemade tomato soup you can make right in your crockpot. It delivers a rich, creamy tomato flavor that’s perfect for weeknights or a cozy meal at home. Tomato Soup: Soup nights are always a hit at my house, and tomato soup is a family favorite. It … Read more

The Produce Moms Podcast Episode 12 Organic Fruit Orchards, Washington Tree Fruit and Stone Fruit with Kaci Komstadius of Sage Fruit “At Sage Fruit, our primary focus is on apples, pears, cherries, apricots, peaches, and nectarines” In episode 12, Lori Taylor speaks with Kaci Komstadius of Sage Fruit about the world of fresh tree fruit. … Read more

These are the best Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes: a rich, moist chocolate cake finished with silky espresso buttercream and an optional salted caramel drizzle for a truly indulgent bite. *This recipe and images were updated on 5/8/2025. What Makes these Chocolate Espresso Cupcakes the Best? Delicious flavor pairing. Chocolate, coffee, and caramel balance each other perfectly … Read more

These soft pumpkin cookies are tender, butter-based cookies made with pumpkin puree and warm spices, finished with a silky vanilla cream cheese frosting. As leaves shift from green to orange and red, it’s officially pumpkin season — and these cookies are a delicious way to celebrate autumn. Soft and moist, these pumpkin cookies are made … Read more