Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles

Say hello to The Best Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles! Crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these easy waffles are freezer-friendly and ready to eat in minutes. Hands down, these are The Best Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles ever! Made with a classic buttermilk waffle batter, these golden-brown beauties come out of the waffle iron with crispy edges and an impossibly fluffy and soft inside. Pair them with maple syrup, fresh berries, and whipped cream for an out-of-this-world breakfast or brunch!...

February 4, 2026 · 9 min · 1777 words · Mary Guzman

Garden Update: What’s Growing In October?

The last few weeks have been confusing for the garden. It started with a windy October throwing tomatoes off their plants and all over the roof, while almost knocking down our pea fence (thankfully it’s secured in about 6 spots). With the wind came the 40 something degree nights. Then suddenly it had 80 degree days. Then it was down to 50. Then it was 75. And today again, it’s back to wearing a coat....

February 4, 2026 · 3 min · 577 words · Carl Obrien

Halloween Gummy Worm Punch

Looking for a fun and spooky drink for your Halloween party? This easy Gummy Worm Punch, made with gummy worm ice cubes, green fruit punch, and Sprite, is the perfect Halloween drink for kids. Halloween Gummy Worm Punch Looking for a fun Halloween drink for kids? This easy Gummy Worm Punch is the perfect spooky treat! With just three simple ingredients—gummy worms, green fruit punch, and Sprite—you can create a chillingly cool drink that everyone will love (my kids thought this was so cool!...

February 4, 2026 · 3 min · 470 words · Barbara Goodrich

Harvesting Beautiful Broccoli

Oh broccoli, you know I love you. It might be the way I look at you, or the way I touch every single plant before I leave the garden for the day, or maybe it’s the broccoli stories I tell you so know you can grow big and strong. I hope you know how much happiness you cause us. Every single year you start out as a little seed and then you grow slowly....

February 4, 2026 · 3 min · 544 words · Natasha Corning

How To Turn Pumpkins Orange

Easy tips on how to turn green pumpkins orange quickly indoors. This works for small and large pumpkins. Pumpkins can turn from green to orange pretty quickly and easily indoors. There’s a number of reasons why you might want to bring your green pumpkin inside, the main ones being change of weather (frost hits the plant) or animals eating your pumpkins. A few weeks ago after a dramatic drop in the temperature I had to pick many of our big pumpkins that were still green....

February 4, 2026 · 2 min · 364 words · Bruce Lewis

No Butter Banana Bread

NO BUTTER Banana Bread recipe is easy to make and makes a fluffy, moist bread! It’s so good you won’t miss the butter at all (also easy to make vegan). How to Make a Moist Bread I know you’re thinking “There’s no butter in this, so how’s it going to be moist? How’s it going to be fluffy? Pamela, are you lying to me?” I would never lie to you about something as serious as Banana Bread!...

February 4, 2026 · 4 min · 784 words · James Ing

Parsley And Basil Pesto (freeze Pesto Cubes!)

Creamy fresh pesto recipe made with parsley and basil from our garden. Use right away on pasta or freeze pesto cubes so you don’t waste your garden herbs! I make a few batches of this pesto to freeze for quick weeknight pasta meals! Parsley and Basil Pesto to Freeze Never waste your garden herbs again! These frozen pesto cubes made from basil and parsley pesto are so handy when you’re craving a big bowl of pasta but limited on time!...

February 4, 2026 · 5 min · 877 words · Ruben Vangilder

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars With Chocolate Frosting

Guilt-free Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars with Melted Chocolate Frosting on top! You’ll love how easy this recipe is and how these bars don’t fall apart! These bars are great for breakfast or dessert and are packed with protein! To keep it light on calories substitute 1/2 cup Stevia Blend instead of sugar. I have a sweet tooth that can’t be contained right now. If life continues this way, the baby’s favorite food will definitely be donuts....

February 4, 2026 · 9 min · 1823 words · William Rohrer

Pumpkin Baby Pancakes Recipe

These Pumpkin Baby Pancakes are perfect for babies, toddlers, and even parents! Made without butter, milk, or sugar, they use pumpkin puree and eggs for a naturally fluffy, nutritious bite — ideal for baby-led weaning or first finger foods. Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, dinner, or freezing a batch for busy mornings or daycare, this easy pancake recipe is a family favorite that everyone can enjoy! Baby Pancakes Recipe Because I look forward to pumpkin recipes in the Fall so much, I wanted to be able to make my baby a pumpkin recipe – perfect for those chubby little fingers of hers to grab!...

February 4, 2026 · 9 min · 1724 words · Sally Jordan

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Moist and DELICIOUS Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins! You won’t believe how easy this recipe is! My family considers these the best pumpkin desserts! These are easy to turn into a gluten free recipe too! Pumpkin Muffins With Chocolate Chips I’m on a muffin kick right now. My favorite muffins of the moment are the Fluffy Chocolate Chip Muffins and these Pumpkin ones. I swear they can’t last in my kitchen with me around....

February 4, 2026 · 6 min · 1144 words · Michael Debar

Red Lentil Dal Soup

Vegan Red Lentil Dal Soup recipe that’s easy to make. You’ll love this healthy lentil soup made with carrots, celery and onion, seasoned with spices. Easy Red Lentil Dal Recipe I love this Red Lentil Dal recipe because not only is it delicious, but it’s easy to make! I often make this on busy weeknights, along with my favorite basmati rice and some homemade (and sometimes store bought) naan....

February 4, 2026 · 4 min · 745 words · Vincent Niceswander

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

QUICK, EASY and DELICIOUS Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Dinner! Made with chicken breast, taco seasoning and bell peppers, these chicken fajitas taste restaurant quality – made in your own kitchen! Serve on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings! I love sheet pan recipes. I love fajitas. I love this recipe! These chicken fajitas are so tasty and easy to make. Weeknights are crazy in our house and we run a tight dinner/bedtime schedule, so it’s important that dinner can be made quick when I get home from work....

February 4, 2026 · 5 min · 890 words · Robert Strawser

Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions (with Yellow Onions!)

Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions, cooked on high for 5 hours. Just mix yellow onions, butter, sugar and salt in a crockpot and come back to delicious buttery sweet caramelized onions! Freeze in ice cube trays to keep them for months. Save this recipe if you are growing onions in your garden! Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions What’s not to love about sweet caramelized onions made in the slow cooker? They are so delicious and can be added to practically any meal....

February 4, 2026 · 4 min · 713 words · Lee Roberts

Zucchini And Tomato Salad

Since morning, I have been cooking for a get together. Our home is filled with a wonderful aroma and I am absolutely loving it. We are having some friends over for lunch and I wanted to make sure everything is perfect. My friends tell me that at times, I turn into ‘Monica’ of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. although I would prefer to be Rachel 😉 Now, you got have to have some salad as part of the meal....

February 4, 2026 · 2 min · 399 words · Elsie Collins

Zucchini Corn Fritters

Easy, healthy zucchini corn fritters pan fried on the stove top. These fritters are crispy on the outside and so creamy inside! This is a way I add vegetables to my family’s diet, especially when we’re picking zucchini from the garden! Serve with sour cream, marinara sauce or ranch dip for a simple summer dinner. Garden Zucchini Fritters with Corn If it’s Summer, and you’re a gardener, you are probably picking a couple zucchini every week, or even a couple per day!...

February 4, 2026 · 5 min · 897 words · Jessica Winkler

Zucchini Fritters

Easy to make zucchini fritters that are fried until golden and crispy. These puffy zucchini fritters are delicious with sour cream or on a sandwich! Only 180 calories per serving making them a healthy recipe to try! Puffy Zucchini Fritters You need to try these puffy zucchini fritters that are so delicious, made fresh with your Summer harvest zucchini! We love Zucchini Corn Fritters , but I wanted to make fritters where zucchini was the only star – so these were made (and immediately eaten!...

February 4, 2026 · 7 min · 1349 words · Grady Cavalero

1 Pint Blueberry Jam Recipe

HOMEMADE Blueberry Jam recipe made from 1 pint of blueberries! This easy to make no pectin, no sugar recipe is perfect for eating and canning. This healthy jam is delicious served over toast, pancakes, french toast and ice cream! Blueberry Jam Recipe We’re jammin’, I wanna jam it wid you. We’re jammin’, jammin’, And I hope you like blueberry jammin’, too. I was craving fresh blueberry jam but I didn’t want to make a big batch of it, in fact I wanted to make jam with just 1 pint of blueberries....

February 3, 2026 · 5 min · 1018 words · Charles Stern

Banana Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie (dairy Free)

Dairy Free Banana Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie! This easy recipe uses fresh fruit to make a creamy smoothie perfect for breakfast or afternoon snack. Bonus: my kids love it too! Dairy free & vegan – no milk or yogurt in it! Banana Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie Without Milk This smoothie is dairy free and vegan. It doesn’t include milk or yogurt. Milk and yogurt have a tendency to slow me down and make smoothies taste heavy, so this is perfect for those on dairy free diets or just don’t prefer milk in their smoothies....

February 3, 2026 · 3 min · 541 words · Annie Payne

Cabbage Soup

Easy Cabbage Soup made on the stovetop in 1 hour. This healthy soup is packed with cabbage, carrots, diced tomatoes, onions, chicken broth and spices! It’s only 134 calories per serving! Stovetop Cabbage Soup Another week, another cabbage recipe. My family loves cabbage so I have lots of cabbage recipes to share. I love how versatile cabbage is, from Polish Cabbage Rolls to Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Cabbage , to this delicious soup that’s perfect for a chilly night....

February 3, 2026 · 3 min · 595 words · Jacob Watt

Chocolate Banana Mug Cake

Craving something sweet? Bake yourself a cake in the microwave! These ooey-gooey Chocolate Banana Mug Cakes are made with 6 gluten free and dairy free ingredients in only 2 minutes. They’re so fudgy! Chocolate banana mug cake recipe When I’m craving a quick dessert, mug cakes are my go-to. These single-serving cakes are baked in a mug in the microwave in minutes. In the end, you always have a moist and fluffy homemade cake!...

February 3, 2026 · 5 min · 1059 words · Terrence Palmer