This, my friends, is the recipe for the best sugar cookies ever. Ever. It’s my great-grandmother’s recipe, and I probably shouldn’t even be giving it to you. Make a batch with your favorite people. Share with the neighbors. Have fun smashing the dough, and whatever you do, don’t forget the secret ingredient. (Hint: You can find the secret ingredient below) These are the best sugar cookies you will ever make!…
Christmas may be over, but I’m not ready to give up the flavors of the season just yet. Here is contributor McKel Hill, MS, RD, LDN with a healthy way to enjoy the taste of gingerbread! ***** Tis’ the season…of gingerbread! I LOVE ginger therefore, it’s natural for me to gravitate towards gingerbread cookies and everything ginger infused. I wanted to make a special treat and a twist on…
Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to decide what to make for the rest of your holiday gatherings. Here is contributor McKel Hill, MS, RD, LDN with a healthy twist on pumpkin pie! Hi everyone, McKel here again! I’m glad to hear so many of you enjoyed the previous recipe I shared here on InspiredRD, which was the Baked Eggs with Garlic Kale and Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Today I’d love to share…
Is it possible to enjoy all the holiday season has to offer AND stay healthy at the same time? Absolutely! Find out more about my healthy holiday strategies and grab the recipes for this easy Pumpkin Hummus and mouthwatering Mini Apple Crisp on the Van’s Natural Foods Blog. You can find both recipes HERE!
Leila and I experimented in the kitchen yesterday with some California raisins, nuts, chia seeds and cinnamon. We were trying to make a healthy snack that would be perfect for before dance class (her) or after a run (me). I thought for sure that we would have to do a few rounds to get them right, but BAM, the first try was just right. These raisin nut bites are sweet,…
How do you get a perfect photo of fudge in the glow of Christmas lights? By having a tiny elf hold the mass of strands in the background of your shot. Such a great helper. And a photographer (or frittata-pher as Joe likes to call me) in training. Ask Leila what she wants for Christmas, and she’ll excitedly tell you about a pink princess camera. A real one, not…
Last year I finally got over my fear of making homemade whipped cream. It was ah-mazing. And then? I had to cut out dairy. Dang it! Then I found out I could make dairy-free whipped cream out of coconut milk. Great! Except you have to plan ahead and put the can of coconut milk in the fridge the night before you want to make the whipped cream. And I’m not…