Crockpot beef tips with mushroom gravy is a comforting, home-style dish that’s simple to prepare and deeply satisfying. Serve it over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal. Recipe | Ingredients | Is Stew Meat the Same as Beef Tips? This was my first time using a slow cooker and I was surprised … Read more

Roasted Poblano and Black Bean Frittata Serve this at your next breakfast or brunch. Below the recipe are suggestions for three complementary toppings. Course: Breakfast Keyword: black bean, frittata, gluten-free, roasted poblano, vegetarian Servings: 4 Calories: 208 kcal Author: Live Naturally Magazine Ingredients 1 poblano pepper 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 shallot, minced ¼ teaspoon … Read more

Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 2 cups) 1 (14.5 oz) can chopped tomatoes, undrained 1 (10 oz) package frozen mixed vegetables, broken up 1 cup onion, chopped 1 1/3 cups celery, chopped 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced 4 beef bouillon cubes 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled … Read more

The easiest way to cook mushrooms is in a hot skillet. To avoid soggy, water-logged mushrooms, wait to add butter and aromatics until after the mushrooms have released their moisture and the liquid has evaporated. Buddha Bowl Veggies Buddha Bowl Veggies shows simple, practical ways to cook, store, and use vegetables. Mushrooms pair well with … Read more

If you’ve ever wondered what to do with sesame seeds, this simple sesame snaps recipe is the answer. With just three (or four) ingredients you can make a healthier version of store-bought sesame snaps. Healthier because there’s no refined sugar—these are sweetened with maple syrup, rice syrup, or a mix depending on your preference. This … Read more

I don’t know about you, but I love a skillet dessert. There’s something special about the family gathered around a warm, ice cream-topped treat, digging spoonfuls straight from the pan. This Cookie Butter Skillet Brownie features a fudgy, gooey brownie base swirled with cookie butter and finished with vanilla ice cream and crunchy Biscoff cookie … Read more

This vegetarian acorn squash and carrot soup is healthy, bright, and full of warming flavor—perfect for chilly days. Try my Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash or Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash next. This post was originally published on October 19, 2015. I’m updating older posts with new photos and clearer instructions. I’m not the biggest fan of … Read more

?   If you have a stack of empty bottles in your recycling bin, don’t toss them — they make excellent vases. Their shape and size are ideal for creating simple, attractive décor with very little effort. Turning an old bottle into a vase is straightforward. You need an empty bottle, acrylic paint, a brush, … Read more

Tahini Chocolate Chip Bliss Balls that taste like an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie in energy ball form! Perfect for a meal prep snack. Last week I wore shorts outside on a warmer day for the first time this season. As usual, I felt a little self-conscious during the walk, so I kept a brisk pace … Read more

Looking for an easy, light, and delicious side dish the whole family will enjoy? Try Lemon Parmesan Orzo (serves 4)—ready in under 15 minutes! Orzo is one of those pantry staples I always keep on hand. This rice-shaped pasta cooks quickly and takes on flavors beautifully. In this recipe, orzo cooks in chicken broth for … Read more