Healthy Apple Pie Smoothie This week at the farmer’s market, among the early Autumn produce, I spotted them: a stack of perfectly golden, perfectly packaged, and perfectly indulgent apple pies. Just like that, the craving for the comforting warmth of apple cinnamon took over. I could have easily snagged one and satisfied the urge, but [...]
Sweet Spicy mixed nuts party snack This is the time of year you’ll find me in the kitchen, music on, glass of wine or festive cran-apple juice, cooking up a storm. My heart is in the kitchen, where I explore my creativity and show my love to others through food. For years I’ve been making [...]
7 Healthy, Easy Side Dishes That Steal the Show It’s no secret that while the turkey holds the spotlight as the iconic symbol of Thanksgiving, the real star of the meal is the sides. Sides have been elevated to their own level of glory, with special care put into seasoning them just right and sprinkling [...]
Gourmet Whiskey Gravy Recipe For Turkey Does your family have a gravy recipe for turkey that just makes the whole Thanksgiving? Learning how to make gravy from scratch seems like a fine art and a battle against lumps. Luckily, I’ve perfected this gluten-free gravy recipe to show how simple and rewarding it can be! Have [...]
Easy Overnight Oats We’re an oatmeal-loving family, but it wasn’t always that way for my kids. As a parent who understands, and frankly needs the benefits of this super-food, I set out on a mission to develop a few kid-approved oatmeal recipes. On weekends, we go all out with an oatmeal toppings bar. Weekdays are [...]
Homemade Barbecue Sauce There are just 4 weeks left of summer, and I’m not ready to say hello to Fall. I know many of you might already be dreaming of cooler temperatures and pumpkin-everything, but I’m over here savoring the last few weeks of summer fun and getting my menu together for an epic Labor [...]
Fresh Pesto at Home You know that tiny basil plant that started in Spring with about 4 leaves? That one you potted, watered and didn’t expect much from? If you’re like me and, in three short months, it’s miraculously become an overgrown shrub full of delicious, aromatic leaves, it’s time to make homemade pesto! My [...]
Almond Butter Pancakes The Sunday pancake/waffle tradition in the Lanz household goes back years. With time, we’ve found our tried-and-true rotation of beloved recipes that keep us looking forward to our house smelling like maple syrup and sweet skillet heat on the weekends. From these paleo and gluten-free skillet pancakes to these lightly spiced sweet [...]
Bhutan’s National Dish Chili and cheese is a combination we’re all familiar with, whether it’s via the Americana chili beans topped with shredded cheese or meat spiced with chili powder and topped with cheese on a taco. I’d like to introduce you to Ema Datshi, which literally translates to ‘chili’ and ‘cheese’ in the Dzongkha [...]
Quick Granola Parfait ‘Parfait’ is a French word that translates to ‘perfect’ in English — so whoever decided to call layers of tangy Greek yogurt, crunchy, sweet granola, and fresh fruit a ‘parfait’ is a genius in my book. Because it’s literally perfect. These granola and yogurt parfaits pack a nutritious balance of protein and [...]
