My wife has always preferred white pizza—no tomatoes—so I embraced that and created this Chicken Potato White Pizza on the Big Green Egg. It’s a grilled, wood‑fired pizza topped with tender grilled chicken, thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes, caramelized red onion, ricotta and mozzarella, and fresh basil. If you normally make red‑sauce pies on the … Read more

Eating a high-protein diet can sometimes feel like a chore—especially when life gets busy. Simplifying your weekly menu with reliable, fast recipes makes it far easier to hit your protein goals. The Instant Pot is perfect for that: fast, hands-off, and consistently delicious. Below are twenty-one high-protein Instant Pot recipes that are approachable, flavorful, and … Read more

  Easy to Make, Skinny Peppermint Ice Cream Bites No ratings yet Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 15 mins Freezer Time: 3 hrs Total Time 3 hrs 15 mins Course Dessert Cuisine American Servings 20 Calories 98 kcal Ingredients 1 (9 oz.) box Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers 1 container Breyers Vanilla Bean light ice … Read more

Huge thanks to Gymboree for sponsoring this post and outfitting my constantly growing children. We are T-minus four days from the unofficial start of summer because our lake opens this weekend. I honestly don’t know how we survived summers before we had a lake membership. For the past few years it has been a lifesaver … Read more

Spiced Christmas Shortbread Cookies combine pantry staples—powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and warm holiday spices—to deliver rich, cozy flavor in every bite. A glossy powdered-sugar glaze finishes them for an easy, festive cookie that’s ideal for holiday trays, cookie swaps, or a fun family bake. This spiced shortbread recipe is a holiday favorite because it’s quick, … Read more

These extremely simple and delicious Chocolate Coconut Balls use only five easy-to-find ingredients. Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and free from refined sugar, they make a perfect healthy snack for busy days. Recipe Difficulty – Very Easy Table of Contents Why this recipe works Ingredients to make Chocolate Coconut Balls Substitutions Variations How to make Chocolate Coconut … Read more

This 20-minute tomato gnocchi soup is the ultimate comfort food. A rich, creamy tomato broth is filled with butternut squash, fresh spinach, and tender gnocchi. Finished with fresh thyme and shaved Parmesan, it’s perfect for a cool fall or winter day. If you enjoy tomato soup, try Instant Pot Tomato Soup or, for more gnocchi … Read more

Cinnamon Sugar Blondies deliver all the cozy cinnamon-roll flavors you crave with far less effort. These soft, chewy blondies are finished with a cinnamon-sugar topping and a simple cinnamon glaze for a classic, comforting treat. Partway between a snickerdoodle and a cinnamon roll, these blondies are an easy crowd-pleaser. They’re excellent with a morning cup … Read more

Breakfast ciabatta filled with a fluffy oven-baked omelet—stacked with ham, cheese, mushrooms and scallion—is an easy, portable way to enjoy a nutritious morning meal. These egg boats are quick to prepare and perfect for busy mornings. Breakfast Boat If you love breakfast as much as I do, you know how important a satisfying morning meal … Read more

We’re back in Auburn and excited for the game today. Yesterday we took a peaceful run on a quiet road and the fall foliage was simply breathtaking — exactly the kind of refresh we needed. Afterward the girls spent the afternoon shopping and we discovered some lovely Christmas decorations. For dinner we had a small … Read more