Lemon Lush – A bright dessert made with layers of shortbread cookie crust, cheesecake filling, luscious lemon pudding, and whipped topping. The perfect dessert for spring or summer! Lemon Lush This Lemon Lush is a light, refreshing dessert that’s perfect for spring and summer. It layers a buttery shortbread crust with a creamy cheesecake filling, … Read more

This homemade gluten-free tomato sauce is flavorful, simple to prepare, and ready in about 30 minutes. Use it for pasta, as a pizza base, with chicken parmesan, or as a dipping sauce. It’s dairy-free, vegan, and made without additives or preservatives—perfect to cook in a big batch and store for later. I Love Everything Homemade … Read more

When you hear someone say, “I’m taking a step back,” what comes to mind? For many, those words carry a negative tone—a retreat from responsibility, a resignation, or an admission of defeat. I used to think the same way. We live in a culture that applauds pushing harder, persevering, and never slowing down, so stepping … Read more

Image courtesy of Adobe Stock Our noses can mislead us. While a pleasant scent may make a product seem appealing or a room feel clean, many household fragrances and cosmetics release chemicals that harm indoor air quality. We often judge cleanliness by smell — the sharp tang of bleach, the manufactured freshness of “spring rain,” … Read more

Traditional cranberry sauce is elevated here with fresh orange juice and zest plus warm spices — cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, and cloves — for a bright, citrusy spiced cranberry sauce that’s impossible to resist. This cranberry orange sauce is simple to make, easy to clean up, and can be prepared up to a week ahead, … Read more

Cheese and bacon — a classic pairing. To close out soup week, here’s one of my all-time favorite recipes: Spicy Wisconsin Cheese & Bacon Soup. I grew up near Wisconsin, so I learned early that Wisconsin is synonymous with great cheese. With dozens — even hundreds — of varieties produced there, it’s easy to get … Read more

Turkey stuffing is the one dish that never seems to be enough for our family. Everyone loves it so much that by the time people reach for seconds, the bowl is empty and we’re left searching the turkey cavity with a spoon for any last bits. Part of what makes this stuffing so good is … Read more

Chocolate · Macadamia nuts · Bananas.Three ingredients that belong together forever. This Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Banana Bread is full of warm, comforting flavor — cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla combined with dark chocolate and roasted macadamia nuts. The result is rich, slightly crunchy and decadently banana-forward. I also use some whole wheat flour for extra … Read more

Grinch Dip is anything but grinchy — it’s a festive, crowd-pleasing spinach-artichoke dip made with artichoke hearts, spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, Romano and seasonings all melted into a creamy, cheesy bake perfect for holiday gatherings or movie night. How to Make Holiday Grinch Dip This recipe fills a 9″ x 9″ baking pan and serves … Read more

It’s that time again — Silhouette Challenge time! This month’s theme was home decor, which is perfect since I recently moved into a new house. I haven’t hung anything on my walls yet because I’m still deciding on a style. With two big events coming up — the Signature Finishes opening and Brimfield — I … Read more