This Amish grape Jello salad with cream cheese is light, fluffy, and creamy, made with a handful of simple ingredients. Often called Dreamsicle salad in Amish cookbooks, it has a mousse-like texture and a sweet grape flavor that makes it an excellent choice for potlucks, holidays, and family gatherings. Serve this pretty salad in a … Read more

The secret is in the sauce for these juicy, flavorful cranberry meatballs. Sweet and tangy with a touch of heat, this is one of the easiest and most forgiving recipes you’ll make—perfect for parties, game day, or a simple family meal. Whether finished on the stove top or in a slow cooker, cranberry meatballs are … Read more

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is a delicious homemade version of the restaurant favorite, featuring a rich, creamy broth, tender chicken, pillowy potato gnocchi, and fresh spinach. Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup If you love soup as a comforting, all-in-one meal, this chicken gnocchi recipe is for you. It captures the cozy, creamy … Read more

Super-simple microwave green beans with bacon are fast, flavorful, and ready to serve in under 10 minutes. This easy vegetable side dish works with fresh or frozen green beans and tastes great either way. Now available in both digital and hardcover! 143 recipes with full-color photos of every recipe! 📖 Recipe Green Beans with Bacon … Read more

This Instant Pot honey garlic chicken is quick, flavorful, and made from simple pantry ingredients. This pressure-cooker honey garlic chicken is an easy crowd-pleaser: sweet, garlicky, and comforting. It’s a great weeknight meal for picky eaters and anyone who enjoys a balance of sweet and savory flavors. I debated whether to make this recipe in … Read more

Gluten-free burst cherry tomato spaghetti became my go-to weeknight dish this summer — you should try it! This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure page for more information. Thanks! About This Spaghetti Recipe I previously shared a recipe for gluten-free penne with roasted cherry tomatoes and parmesan. The ingredients are similar, but … Read more

Moist, tender and bursting with sweet corn flavor, Sour Cherry Chia Jam Cornbread is an ideal summer dessert. Made from wholesome, refined sugar–free ingredients, this cornbread is nutritious, moderately low in calories, rustic in appearance and absolutely delicious. I’m a huge fan of cornbread. Of all quick breads, cornbread ranks at the top for me … Read more

Macramé has staged a stylish comeback in recent years, and whether it’s the soothing rhythm of knotting or the effortless boho vibe, we’re all for it. The technique is simple and meditative and can produce items as small as bracelets or as large as statement wall hangings. Far from outdated, macramé has been reimagined in … Read more

Peach Bellini is a bright, bubbly brunch cocktail made from fresh peach puree finished with chilled Prosecco. It’s an easy, elegant drink I make on summer weekends when friends stop by. The peach puree and bubbles pair beautifully with other sparkling brunch cocktails. Fresh blended peach puree, a splash of peach schnapps, and cold Prosecco … Read more

Tips for living frugally in retirement. Living frugally in retirement. Image by Alisa Anton @ Upslash. I’m really pleased to share this article by Eileen, a long-time reader who has contributed much practical frugal wisdom over the years. Living frugally in retirement—or at any stage of life—requires planning and adaptability. Some people reach retirement after … Read more