If you love hosting game-day gatherings, this Pepperoni Pizza Football Cheese Ball is an easy, show-stopping appetizer that keeps you out of the kitchen and lets you enjoy the action. Combining classic pizza flavors—mozzarella, Parmesan, zesty pepperoni and Italian seasoning—this cheesy ball is molded into a football shape for a festive touch everyone will enjoy. … Read more

This rich and creamy chickpea and lentil curry is hearty, filling and ready in 20 minutes! A delicious weeknight dinner from storecupboard ingredients. 🍴 Why you will love this recipe A quick and easy weeknight dinner that’s nutritious, satisfying and made from pantry staples. It comes together in about 20 minutes and serves four—perfect for … Read more

Print Recipe Cherry Crisp Sweet cherry pie filling finished with a crisp, nutty oat topping. This simple dessert comes together quickly and is delightful served warm with vanilla ice cream. Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Servings: 8 Ingredients 2 (21 oz.) cans cherry pie filling 1/2 c. butter softened 1 1/2 c. quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats … Read more

This sour cream bread machine mix produced a loaf that was exceptionally fluffy. The crust was delicate and flaky, while the interior stayed moist and rich. Updated May 30, 2026 – Originally Published December 13, 2022 Note: this mix was tested in a Zojirushi BB-PAC20. The test was conducted at an elevation of 3,700 feet. … Read more

My favorite cookbooks for the holiday season—both new and beloved—along with thoughtful pairing gift ideas. Great for beginner, intermediate, or experienced home cooks. Cookbooks shown left to right, top to bottom While I skip the chaos of post-Thanksgiving shopping, I love putting together annual gift guides—and this year I’m starting with cookbooks. My shelf includes … Read more

If you know me, you know I adore sweet treats. I love reimagining classic desserts from childhood using better-for-you ingredients. Over years of recipe testing, my Healthy Paleo Twix Bars have remained a fan favorite—an original RGE recipe. The combination of smooth caramel, crunchy shortbread and rich chocolate, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt, … Read more

Poo-poo Platter A dung beetle walks into a bar. “Pardon me,” he says to the bartender. “Is this stool taken?” Dung beetles find food differently than many other insects: instead of searching plants or prey, they follow large animals and feed on the fresh droppings. In parts of Laos and Thailand, people collect dung beetles … Read more

These simple, crunchy chickpea crackers are a nutritious, gluten-free snack made from canned chickpeas, natural nut butter, and rolled oats. They bake up crisp and flavorful — ideal for toddlers, dipping, or adding to a cheese board. Crackers made from chickpeas are a favorite in many households, and for good reason. They’re quick to prepare, … Read more

Puff pastry pigs in a blanket, also known as Puffy Dogs, put a flaky, elevated spin on a familiar appetizer. They take just minutes to prepare and disappear even faster. A nostalgic favorite, these bite-sized hot dogs are made with a handful of ingredients but deliver big flavor. They’re ideal for parties, game day, or … Read more