Curried Parsnip Soup – Easy and Quick This curried parsnip soup is one of my favourites. It’s creamy, warmly spiced and packed with flavour — ideal for chilly days. The soup is filling, low in calories and high in fibre, making it both satisfying and nourishing. Made from fresh parsnips with onion, potato, garlic and … Read more

This potato and sauerkraut casserole in an Instant Pot is a super fast dish! An Instant Pot cooks potatoes quickly and reliably. This sauerkraut and potato casserole can be ready in under 10 minutes from start to finish, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or a quick side. If you have a pressure cooker and … Read more

I’ll be honest: last week I fell off my usual routine. It began with a neighbor inviting me to an Indian holiday lunch where I ate far too many of her homemade spinach and cheese samosas. They were worth every bite. A few days later my parents brought an Upper East Side birthday cake from … Read more

By Wendy Stoltz, Yuliia Stsepeleva / Last Modified On November 10, 2025 If you enjoy light, buttery treats, this gluten-free madeleine recipe is a lovely choice. These small, shell-shaped cakes are tender inside with a slightly crisp edge and a refreshing touch of lemon. They’re simple to prepare, easy to adapt with different flavors or … Read more

Simple, comforting Whole30 beanless chili made with ground beef and pork, a rainbow of vegetables, and warming spices. This hearty, paleo- and gluten-free chili is easy to prepare, family-friendly, and perfect for cozy weeknights. Whole30 Beanless Chili – Dairy Free! This recipe is a bean-free version of a favorite chili I’ve made for years, now … Read more

These coconut cookies are soft, chewy and quick to make. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re an ideal snack to satisfy a sudden sweet craving. The delicate coconut flavor works any time of year, and these cookies come together with simple ingredients and straightforward steps. I love coconut in both sweet and savory dishes because … Read more

Driving along Route 11E between Greeneville and Jonesborough, Tennessee, I spotted a large market on the north side of the highway: Troyer’s Mountain View Market. The Troyer name immediately caught my attention—common among Amish families and also found among Mennonites—so I pulled in curious but cautiously skeptical. There are roadside shops that mimic Amish-style markets … Read more

These are Greek summer meatballs—keftedes kalokairinoi—though you might call them vegetable fritters with meat. Packed with eggplant, peppers, tomatoes and herbs, they sneak a lot of garden vegetables into a dish even carnivores will love. I lost my mother’s version of this recipe years ago, and when the eggplants and peppers were ready to harvest … Read more

We decided it was time to renovate our downstairs guest bedroom, and I’m so glad we did. This small project—primarily a fresh coat of paint and a few thoughtful touches—transformed the room from a storage spot into a welcoming, comfortable guest retreat. If you’re planning a guest bedroom renovation, a focused update like this can … Read more