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a white bowl with roasted sweet potatoes topped with flaky sea salt and chopped parsley.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Crispy and perfect, roasted Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes is a fast and delicious side dish. You’ll love that they’re simple, vegan, vegetarian, and packed with so much flavor!  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from...

a slice of non-dairy baked frittata on a grey plate topped with sliced tomatoes.

Dairy-Free Frittata

An easy and healthy one-pan breakfast or dinner, this Dairy-Free Frittata is absolutely delicious. Packed with veggies and hearty sausage, you’ll love this baked frittata for fast meals, meal prep, and leftovers. As an...

a woman with her hair over a stuffed cat's head.

Scattered Sundays

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Oh, friends, I had such an amazing time in Denver last weekend! In a world where most of the friends I am closest to live...

a wooden spoon lifting up a serving of Instant Pot mac and cheese out of a black bowl.

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This is the creamiest Instant Pot Mac and Cheese you’ll ever make! Even better, it can be made in one pot – no muss, no fuss. Pressure cooker macaroni and cheese is so easy...

a small jar of vegan pesto with almonds and a grey cloth

Vegan Pesto

A simple recipe for Vegan Pesto made with garden-fresh basil. This homemade dairy-free pesto recipe is wonderful in so many different dishes. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This easy homemade vegan...

a bowl of Boursin mashed potatoes topped with butter and chives.

Boursin Mashed Potatoes

These delicious Boursin Mashed Potatoes are the best mashed potatoes ever! Creamy and lump-free, these heavenly mashed potatoes with Boursin cheese will be the star of any meal. As an Amazon Associate, I earn...

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Scattered Sundays

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. My whine-fest from last week is over! Thank you for letting me vent. I did feel better; it was cathartic. But remaining in “the complaining”...

a small dish of homemade seafood seasoning and white bowl with grilled shrimp.

Seafood Seasoning

This is the best and easiest Seafood Seasoning and it’s made with common pantry staples. Save money and make your own delicious copycat Old Bay seasoning at home. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying...

a copper bowl of dried chopped chives on a white board with a purple chive blossom.

Drying Chives

Drying Chives is a simple way to preserve this delicious pantry staple! Learn how to dry chives in a food dehydrator or in the oven. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Chives...

two bowls of Instant Pot lentil soup topped with parsley and a bowl of garlic bread.

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

This easy and healthy vegetarian Instant Pot Lentil soup is incredibly tasty and hearty! There are vegan lentil soup adaptations as well as crockpot instructions.  As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Packed...

Scattered Sundays

Scattered Sundays

For the last 15 years or so, my sister and I have claimed that the entire month of August was cursed. Each August, one or both of our parents would have some sort of...

air fryer waffles topped with butter on a plate with a fork.

Frozen Waffles in the Air Fryer

Making air fryer frozen waffles is incredibly easy and fast. This easy grab-and-go air fryer breakfast is simple to make and cooks in only 3-4 minutes. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases....