Kelley Epstein is a Utah native who writes the blog Mountain Mama Cooks. Her recipes follow the seasons and tend to be wholesome, occasionally indulgent, family-friendly, and simple to prepare. In addition to running her blog, Kelley works part-time as a private chef in Park City, Utah, cooking for local families, seasonal visitors, Sundance Film … Read more

Looking for something different for your next BBQ? These halloumi kebabs are colourful, flavourful and easy to make. You need just a few main ingredients for the skewers and a simple four-ingredient honey-lime dressing. Best of all, they’re ready in around 20 minutes. What’s halloumi? Halloumi is a salty, slightly springy cheese from Cyprus, made … Read more

These vegan Coconut Cream Bars are silky, decadent, and simple to make. With nine wholesome ingredients and no baking required, they’re a healthy treat that’s hard to resist. Table of Contents The best coconut cream bars! Why you’ll love these coconut cream bars Tips for making the best coconut cream bars Ingredients How to make … Read more

Quick and easy Sweet Potato Sticks are a tasty vegan and Whole30-compliant snack or side dish. With just three simple ingredients, these baked sweet potato fries are ideal for meal prep, quick weeknight dinners, or snacking—definitely a family favorite. The Best Sweet Potato Sticks These cinnamon-scented sweet potato sticks are perfect for meal prep or … Read more

Smoky Bacon Deviled Eggs are a must for anyone following a low‑carb lifestyle. They work wonderfully as an appetizer, for brunch, or even a protein-packed grab‑and‑go breakfast. The familiar aroma of eggs and bacon signals breakfast in any form—scrambled, sunny‑side‑up, or hard‑boiled—and deviled eggs have long been the first appetizer to disappear at picnics. In … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Chicken Alfredo Lasagna blends everything you love about classic lasagna with a creamy garlic béchamel twist. Tender rotisserie chicken, a cheesy spinach-ricotta filling, and layers of pasta come together under a rich, velvety garlic sauce that elevates this dish to restaurant-quality comfort food. Indulgent … Read more

Next week I’m going to New York for the fourth time in my life — not as a tourist, but to attend a wedding in the city. When I tell most people this is my fourth visit, they’re often surprised and assume it must be my favourite city in the world. It isn’t. You’ll always … Read more

Orange Peel Kuzhambu — also called orange peel vathakuzhambu or orange peel puli kuzhambu — is a flavorful South Indian tamarind-based kuzhambu. This traditional Tamil Brahmin-style kara kuzhambu is quick to prepare, stores well for several days, and pairs beautifully with steamed rice. Overview This orange peel vatha kuzhambu highlights dried orange peel combined with … Read more

  Don’t knock it until you try it. That phrase stuck with me as I explored recipes for this month’s Pass the Cook Book Club selection from Seoultown Kitchen by Debbie Lee. Sam, the lovely host at Little Ferraro Kitchen, picked three recipes. I could have chosen the wings or the beef — both sounded … Read more

I recently discovered I wasn’t getting enough protein, so I started adding small protein shakes to my routine. Those can get repetitive, though, so I experimented with baking. Enter these Chocolate Protein Blender Muffins — a simple, tasty way to boost protein without sacrificing flavor. The best part is how easy they are: you blend … Read more