This is one of those side dishes that feels like it took effort, but doesn’t. It comes together fast, uses simple ingredients, and finishes itself once the lid goes on. It’s the kind of recipe that fits right alongside a weeknight dinner or a slow Sunday meal. The braised cabbage cooks down until tender but…
Lilac sugar is an easy way to capture the scent and sweetness of spring. This simple treat turns fresh lilac blooms into something you can enjoy long after the flowers are gone. Make this simple sugar, and you can use it to bring a little seasonal charm to everyday recipes. This sugar is lightly floral…
Every spring, dandelions take over our yard, and mostly we’re happy to see them. They provide early food for honey bees and wild pollinators alike, plus they’re pretty. That last part is especially important to me because Alaskan springs can be a long, drawn-out, ugly affair. A pop of color is welcome. This homemade dandelion…
This post contains an affiliate link, as Amazon influencers we earn from you shopping through the link. This is the perfect batch of Strawberry Jalapeño Jam. It makes just enough to enjoy and share without crowding your pantry. It’s low sugar thanks to Pomona’s Pectin, so the flavor of the berries and jalapeños actually comes…
Spring and early summer are the best times to make fresh Dandelion Syrup. The flowers are fully open, easy to spot, and almost always plentiful. Dandelions grow just about everywhere, and instead of being mad at them for growing wild, why not turn them into something useful and tasty? This syrup has a light floral…
These Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are a quick, fun way to make dessert without much fuss. Easy to make and fun to bake with kids, they’re a perfect go-to when you need a fast sweet treat. Bars are a great alternative to cookies because there’s no scooping or shaping—just press into the pan…
These lemonade cookies are fresh, bright, and perfect for summer. They bring a fun, tangy twist to classic cookies and stand out at garden parties, bake sales, or potlucks. Soft with a slight citrus kick, they’re as pretty as they are delicious! Every bite of a lemonade cookie is soft, buttery, and full of citrus…
M&M’s Pretzel Cookies bring together the best of both worlds—sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy all in one perfect peanut butter cookie! If you love peanut butter cookies but want something with a little extra texture and a pop of chocolate, this recipe is just what you need. The key ingredients here create the perfect bite….
This small-batch strawberry jam skips the pectin, which means it uses less sugar and lets the flavor of the berries shine. It’s simple to make, perfect for spring and early summer, and just the right size for a couple of weeks in the fridge. No added pectin means fewer ingredients and a softer set, but…
Popcorn doesn’t have to come from the movie theater to be good. This version takes the classic butter-and-salt combo and adds a white cheddar kick. The result? White Cheddar Popcorn is, perhaps, the perfect snack! Budget friendly, fresh, and tasty, just my style! This is the kind of quick, no-fuss snack anyone can throw together….
