Love bright, tropical flavors? This sugar-free freezer jam blends ripe peaches and mangoes into a naturally sweet, no-cook spread that’s simple to make and delicious on everything from toast to yogurt. Ideal for pancakes, waffles, toast, oatmeal, or stirred into yogurt, this quick jam takes about 10 minutes to prepare and freezes well so you … Read more

Photo by Josh McMurtrie Profoundly grateful. Every time I load my washer, I feel it. I am so appreciative of the ingenuity and curiosity that led to the invention of the modern washing machine. Washing a load of laundry takes me about five minutes of active time. If I include thinking about laundry, getting distracted … Read more

Hoppin’ John is a flavorful Southern New Year’s dish made with black-eyed peas for good luck. Tender black-eyed peas simmered with vegetables, smoky pork, and Cajun spices served over fluffy rice. This slow cooker version makes it simple and hands-off. Black-eyed peas are a Southern staple and appear in many soul food recipes. While they’re … Read more

You’ve asked for more slow cooker recipes, and I happily obliged. I use my crock pot often — it’s one of my favorite ways to cook. While browsing Pinterest I found this dish and decided to try it. It turned out wonderfully flavorful and easy to make. Slow Cooker Thai Pork with Peanut Sauce Recipe … Read more

This giant chocolate chip cookie is crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy inside. It’s vegan, gluten-free, egg-free and oil-free, made with just six nourishing ingredients — yet no one would guess. It’s quick and easy, ready in under 20 minutes. The only thing better than a chocolate chip cookie is a GIANT chocolate … Read more

With Easter approaching, many of you will soon be hard-cooking eggs to dye and hide for celebrations. The perennial question: what’s the best way to get perfectly cooked eggs every time? After comparing notes and testing methods, we found that a straightforward, gentle technique reliably produces creamy, evenly cooked yolks without that unwanted green-gray ring. … Read more

Who doesn’t love classic butter pecan ice cream? This easy-to-follow recipe yields a rich, creamy treat that’s perfect for gatherings or a simple summer dessert. Make it at home without an ice cream maker — your friends and family will be asking for seconds. Butter pecan ice cream Butter pecan is a timeless flavor: a … Read more

These are the best pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies—big, thick, soft, and chewy, never cakey. They offer a gentle pumpkin note with warm fall spices that complement, rather than overpower, the chocolate. Perfect for autumn baking and sure to become a favorite. What makes these Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies the BEST? Chewy, not cakey. … Read more

Sweet, spicy, creamy, and flaky come together in these Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Pinwheels—puff pastry appetizers filled with a tangy pepper jelly and soft cream cheese that are perfect for game day or a holiday gathering. These easy-to-make pinwheels are crowd-pleasers whether you’re hosting friends for football or serving hors d’oeuvres at a more formal … Read more

Crockpot Pumpkin White Chocolate Lava Cake is a decadent slow-cooker dessert combining moist pumpkin spice cake with a warm, creamy white chocolate filling. Crockpot Pumpkin White Chocolate Lava Cake Kick off your slow-cooker baking with this show-stopping Crockpot Pumpkin White Chocolate Lava Cake. It pairs a tender pumpkin spice cake with a rich, molten white … Read more