Welcome! I'm Heidi – This site celebrates cooking, and aspires to help you integrate the power of lots of vegetables and whole foods into your everyday meals. The recipes you 'll find here are vegetarian, often vegan, written with the home cook in mind. This...
By: Shelly Posted: Dec 20, 2023 Updated: Dec 21, 2023 This easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes recipe makes perfectly rich and creamy mashed potatoes in a fraction of the time. Enjoy a heaping side of buttery, homemade mashed potatoes with your next cozy meal,...
Elevate your dessert game with browned butter Rice Krispie treats—a delightful twist on a timeless favorite! The sweet and crispy allure of Rice Krispie treats has always been hard to resist. Yet, when enhanced with the deep, toasted aroma of browned butter,...
Do you ever feel like you’re just not in control of your own eating habits? Like no matter how much you want to eat healthier or get serious about losing weight, there’s always something that’s holding you back? And maybe that something isn’t even logical or...
What kind of beef is used for roast beef? Roast beef requires large cuts of meat that will get tender as it slowly cooks. Top round and eye of round roasts are both good options, although I usually prefer eye of round. Do you season roast beef before cooking?...
How To Make Salted Bourbon Caramel Sauce Step 1: Melt sugar Stir to combine the sugar and water in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, and set over medium-high heat. Do not allow the flames to lick the sides of the saucepan. Cook, stirring until the sugar...
These honey-roasted cashews are so easy to make, with only a few ingredients, and are wonderful to snack on. They also make a great gift during the holiday season! If you love simple appetizers or snacks, definitely check out these candied walnuts. You can use...
Sweet, salty, and crunchy, caramel corn is a totally addictive snack that is super easy to make at home and is perfect for family movie night! This is a fun family kitchen project that you can toss together on the stove in just a few minutes. Let’s talk about...
I’m wishing the very merriest of Christmases to you and yours from me and mine! May your holidays be merry, may you be surrounded by those you love, and may all your foods be tasty and stress-free. This is my favorite time of year! Even though the kids are...