Every time I shop for coconut oil I face two main choices: refined or unrefined. Unrefined varieties usually cost more, so is the price difference justified? What sets them apart and which is better for your needs? Read on to learn the key differences and how to choose.
Creamy Lobster Mashed Potatoes Recipe for Dinner Guests
Rich, buttery lobster mashed potatoes made with lobster tails, Idaho potatoes, heavy cream, and a touch of spices to create a decadent side dish. I was intimidated by lobster for years—it’s delicate and expensive—so it took me a while to feel confident cooking it. Once I started, though, I discovered how easily lobster elevates familiar … Read more
Summer Fruit Crisp Recipe with Mixed Berries and Peaches
Summer Fruit Crisp is a simple, homemade dessert that highlights your favorite seasonal fruits. A sweet oat-and-brown-sugar topping with crushed pretzels gives this crisp a delightful crunch and a hint of salt that balances the sweetness. Summer Fruit Crisp: This vibrant dessert is incredibly adaptable — use whatever fruit you have on hand and it … Read more
Episode 84: Can a Ketogenic Diet Improve Mental and Emotional Health?
Watch the Video Here. Please subscribe and give a 5-star rating on your preferred podcast platform! Discover practical insights on holistic health, nutrition, and how worldview shapes well-being with the Primal Edge Health Recommended Reading List. Meet Tristan Haggard Tristan Haggard has been guiding people toward better health since 2013. Over the past decade he … Read more
Surviving a Shipwreck: How to Find Food and Build a Dinner on a Remote Shore
This is a fun, family-friendly one-pan meal that combines meat, pasta and vegetables. Some people call similar recipes “Garbage Can Dinner,” but I prefer the name Shipwreck — it sounds more appetizing. Shipwreck dinner is easy to prepare and ideal for using up odds and ends from the fridge, though you don’t have to rely … Read more
Sweet Honey-Glazed Carrots with Garlic and Herbs
Every holiday table needs a generous dish of glazed carrots. Whether it’s Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, these sweet, buttery carrots are a classic side that complements almost any main course. Brown sugar glazed carrots are simple, fast, and full of flavor. They work equally well for a quick weeknight meal or an elegant holiday spread. … Read more
Decadent Butterscotch Cake with Silky Butterscotch Icing
I set out to make every butterscotch treat I could think of, and this butterscotch cake with a glossy butterscotch icing is one of the best. Inspired by a Southern caramel cake, I swapped some granulated sugar for dark brown sugar and use an icing that is essentially a rich butterscotch sauce poured over the … Read more
Air Fryer Berry Toaster Strudels: Quick Homemade Breakfast Pastries
Air Fryer Toaster Strudels filled with homemade berry jam using store-bought puff pastry sheets. Topped with a simple sweet glaze after baking, these are irresistible and perfect for breakfast or dessert. Why you’ll love this recipe Quick and easy. These homemade toaster strudels come together fast and are a delicious test of self-control — they’re … Read more
Make-Ahead Vegetarian Mexican Lasagna for the Freezer
This vegetarian, freezer-friendly Mexican lasagna is delicious any way you slice it. It’s fantastic the first day, even better as leftovers, and freezes beautifully for quick, reliable meals. Recipe testing is one of my favorite pastimes—right up there with spinning, zumba, sleeping, eating, and painting. Since my partner is often deployed, I usually cook smaller … Read more
Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar Arlington: Full Review and What to Expect
I attended a pre-grand opening event at the new Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar in Arlington, the company’s second location in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I arrived with little background about the concept other than knowing it was new, sports-themed and inspired by Louisiana cuisine, and I left impressed by how much higher the quality felt … Read more