These 3-ingredient Flourless Chocolate Muffins are incredibly moist and satisfyingly chocolatey. Made from just ripe bananas, unsweetened cocoa powder and creamy nut butter, these muffins are naturally vegan, gluten-free, egg-free and free of added sugar when you skip extra sweeteners. If you want a quick, healthy dessert or a portable breakfast, these banana-based muffins come … Read more

NoMI offers one of Chicago’s most beautiful rooftop dining settings. Located just steps from Michigan Avenue inside the Park Hyatt, its elevated garden terrace on the 11th floor is filled with colorful blooms and comfortable seating. Recently the Windy City Blogger Collective hosted an intimate dinner there so we could sample NoMI’s new sushi menu. … Read more

Some days the meal inspiration comes easily; other days the fridge forces creativity. This Potatoes, Kale and Mushrooms Skillet is one of those simple, satisfying dishes born from using a few humble ingredients. With baby potatoes, fresh kale and baby bella mushrooms, you can create a warm, rustic skillet that works as a side or … Read more

Homemade taco seasoning you can mix in minutes. Perfect for Taco Tuesday and easy to customize to your taste. When family schedules get busy, simple solutions in the kitchen matter. Meal planning, prepping ahead, and relying on theme nights like Meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday can simplify weeknight dinners. Homemade taco seasoning is one of … Read more

Stop chocolate chips from sinking to the bottom of your cake with one simple trick and a single common ingredient: flour. This easy method works equally well for other mix-ins like chopped nuts, diced apples, pears, raisins, and similar additions. It’s a reliable, fuss-free way to ensure your mix-ins stay suspended evenly throughout the batter … Read more

Haskap jam is a delicious way to capture the bright, concentrated flavor of haskap (honeyberry) fruit. This thick, tangy jam requires just two main ingredients—haskap berries and sugar—and no added pectin. It sets up beautifully thanks to the natural pectin in the berries and is surprisingly easy to make at home. Haskap bushes are often … Read more

Healthy Strawberry Shortcake made with almond flour drop biscuits, fresh strawberries, and homemade whipped cream is a timeless dessert that’s both simple and impressive. This grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar–reduced version keeps the classic flavors while offering options for many dietary needs. Strawberry shortcake is a family favorite that evokes summer memories and makes … Read more

Dream Cake This cake is the beginning of my story — the one that sparked a long love affair with Hawaiian bakery-style cakes. When I first moved from Hawaii to California, I was fresh out of college and eager for adventure, but suddenly I found myself missing home: the people, the weather, and especially the … Read more

Apple Butter Snickerdoodles are like a bite of apple cider donut—soft and fluffy inside with a slight crunch outside. Rolled in warm cinnamon sugar, these cookies capture everything we love about fall. If you don’t have apple butter on hand, no problem—applesauce works fine if you cook it down a bit with a little sugar … Read more