This homemade hamburger bun recipe yields exceptional buns. One warning: once you try them, store-bought buns won’t hold up to comparison—you may never buy them again. Last Updated on April 12, 2025 – Originally posted on July 3, 2010 Featured Comment These were the easiest and most delicious hamburger buns we have ever had. My … Read more
Thanksgiving is only one week away! It’s time to start planning side dishes. The turkey is important, but for many of us the sides steal the show. We have our family favorites, yet I always enjoy trying something new—especially this year while I’m following an AIP-friendly approach. Roasted vegetables are one of the simplest and … Read more
This Hidden Veggie Chicken Soup is classic comfort food: straightforward to make, deeply nourishing, and beautifully colored thanks to the blended vegetables. It’s ideal for picky eaters because the vegetables are pureed into a silky, smooth broth. Warm and soothing, it’s perfect for cold weather, a snow day, or when someone needs a little extra … Read more
If you love rocky road, these fudgy Rocky Road Cookies will hit the spot. A tender, deeply chocolate cookie is crowned with gooey marshmallows and finished with a chocolate-almond frosting for a true rocky road experience in cookie form. Table of Contents What goes into this Recipe Add-Ins How to make Rocky Road Sheet Cake … Read more
Broken Glass Juice Gelatin: a colorful, juicy and creamy dessert that’s fun, eye-catching and light — perfect for holidays or any gathering year-round. Made from real juices instead of boxed gelatin mixes, this broken glass jello is a crowd-pleaser for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any celebration. This recipe fills a 5-quart (11×17″) baking dish and serves … Read more
When I was in boarding school there was a gloriously awful Chinese takeout called China Star. Nearly every Taft student ordered from there, and during my sophomore year I easily ate two or three white-carton meals a week. At the time I was strangely proud of that statistic. My China Star obsession stemmed from limited … Read more
This Spiced Meat Pie with Phyllo Crust is an impressive main course. Ground meat with raisins, pistachios, and warm spices wrapped in crisp phyllo. This Spiced Meat Pie with Phyllo Crust makes a striking centerpiece for a dinner party or a leisurely weekend meal. It takes a bit of time and attention to assemble, but … Read more
This week’s blogging marathon falls on the last week of February and the theme I chose is “Bookmarked.” As part of the challenge I decided to prepare three dishes from other marathon participants who used the same theme. For day one I picked a simple, quick chocolate mug cake inspired by Sapana of Cooking with … Read more
Make my easy and nutritious Apple Chicken Salad for your child’s lunch box or serve it as a wholesome after-school snack or quick family lunch. Use crisp, in-season apples for a chicken salad recipe kids and adults both enjoy. Even picky eaters often give this simple combination two thumbs up. For a lighter, more nutritious … Read more
Some may say it’s a little early for holiday baking, but creamy fudge is delicious any time of year. I usually think of fudge as a pre-Christmas treat, yet this white chocolate cookies & cream fudge proves it belongs on the dessert table year-round. This recipe started as an adaptation from a great blog I … Read more
