THIS POST MAY CONTAIN REFERRAL LINKS. IF YOU CLICK THROUGH AND TAKE ACTION, I MAY BE COMPENSATED, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU. If we met on the street and I asked how you were, I’d bet your answer would be, “Busy.” I hear that a lot. We’re all busy these days—so busy that thinking … Read more

Did you know eBay offers thousands of great last-minute gifts for everyone on your list? Explore their Green Week certified refurbished electronics and appliances for the home, garage, and office. This post is in partnership with eBay x ShopStyle Last Minute Gifting with eBay Before partnering with eBay this holiday season, I rarely thought of … Read more

For full transparency, I’ve never been a fan of commercial rice milk. It often tasted either overly sweet or flat and cardboard-like. After sampling many brands, I never found one I liked. Still, I enjoy rice in almost every other form—sushi, risotto, fried rice, rice cakes—so it felt odd that rice milk was the one … Read more

Celebrate fresh fig season with this moist, rustic fig cake. Ripe, jammy figs caramelize as they bake on a tender almond-flavored batter that comes together quickly and requires minimal cleanup. Fresh fig season is here — head to your local market and enjoy these colorful, flavorful fruits! Motto for fig season: LET’S GET FIGGY WITH … Read more

These strawberry crunch cupcakes begin with an easy vanilla cake mix and are upgraded with a Golden Oreo cookie base, a homemade vanilla buttercream, and a simple strawberry crunch topping made from freeze-dried strawberries and cookie crumbs. They’re quick to prepare and perfect for celebrations like Valentine’s Day or baby showers. Table of Contents What … Read more

Hot Crab Dip is a crowd-pleasing baked appetizer loaded with real crab, marinated artichokes, and rich cheeses — including flavorful Boursin. It’s easy to prepare, comes out hot and bubbly, and always disappears fast. If you want a simple yet impressive crab dip recipe for parties, game day, or a cozy night in, this one … Read more

Creamy chicken and spinach pasta combines the comforts of protein, greens, and a rich sauce into an easy, one‑pan-style meal. This Italian‑American favorite delivers tender chicken, just‑wilted spinach, and a silky Parmesan cream that clings perfectly to short pasta such as penne or rigatoni. This version stands out because it comes together quickly without sacrificing … Read more

Looking for an easy batch of Valentine cookies to surprise your sweetheart? These simple heart cookies are dipped in royal icing—no piping required—and finished with a touch of gold food coloring for an elegant look and delicious taste. Valentine’s treats don’t need to be complicated. If you love going all out, go for it—but if … Read more

Sponsored by USA Pulses surveyed more than 360 school nutrition professionals about their use of beans, peas, lentils, and chickpeas/garbanzo beans (collectively called pulses) in school meal programs. The results show that pulses are widely embraced: roughly 98% of responding schools include them on the menu. Among common offerings, refried beans top the list, followed … Read more