Oven-Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs with Sticky Glaze

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Get dinner on the table in 25 minutes or less with a family-friendly recipe for extra-moist Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs tossed in a simple homemade teriyaki sauce. Table of Contents Key Ingredients How to Make Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs How to Make Ahead of Time Kelly’s Recipe Tips How to Store and Freeze Serving Suggestions … Read more

Talking About Privilege: A Tea Time Conversation

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As I mentioned on my “about me” page, I like to bring conversation topics to the table alongside the vegan recipes and inspiration. While you enjoy the food ideas, I invite you to join the conversations between posts. Today I want to talk about privilege — a subject that can feel controversial but is important to understand. We’ll consider privilege in a broad sense and touch briefly on white privilege and heterosexual privilege. I’m starting here because I’ll likely refer to these ideas in future posts.

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Versatile Layered Sheet Cake Recipe for Any Occasion

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This light, airy layered sheet cake becomes a show-stopping dessert when filled with Chantilly cream and fresh fruit. It’s an adaptable cake for birthdays, gatherings, or everyday treats. I hesitated before sharing this recipe because it’s so simple — but after years of testing and perfecting a versatile sponge, this is my dependable sheet cake. … Read more

30-Minute Roasted Baby Potatoes & Broccoli with Garlic Butter

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Looking for a quick, flavorful side dish? These roasted potatoes and broccoli come out crispy and tender in about 30 minutes. With just a few pantry staples, you get the satisfying contrast of golden, tender-inside baby potatoes and caramelized, crispy broccoli florets. It’s an easy, reliable sheet-pan recipe that works any night of the week. … Read more

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Fragrant Basmati Rice

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Making Instant Pot chicken tikka masala is a fast, reliable way to enjoy this fragrant, comforting curry at home. I first fell in love with tikka masala 17 years ago after a night out in New York City. The combination of tender, buttery chicken in a silky tomato sauce, layered with warm spices, is irresistible. … Read more

Kohala Coast, Big Island of Hawaii Travel Guide

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10 Cozy At-Home Recipes for Comfort and Shelter Cooking

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These are strange times, and staying close to home — in the house, the backyard, and on familiar sidewalks — has become the new normal. Video calls with friends, small groups and family have replaced many in-person gatherings, and streaming church or other events on Sundays is common. It’s not effortless, and everyone is ready … Read more

Top 10 Posts of 2010 — Celebrating My Second Blogiversary

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If you woke up this morning on the floor, covered in confetti and silly string (it happens — no judgment), and you’re now trying to scrape it off your new kitchen tiles or hardwood floors, here’s a tip from experience: get a butter knife, get on your knees, and start scraping. It works. Maybe not elegantly, but it works.

Maybe you woke up in someone else’s apartment. Or house. Or car. Or sidewalk. And maybe you have no idea who you are, what your name is, or where you parked your car. If that’s the case, you almost certainly have no idea what year it is.

So let me tell you:

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Creamy Eggnog Martini Recipe for Holiday Cocktails

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A flavorful and festive eggnog martini made with RumChata and Frangelico. Garnish the glass with freshly grated nutmeg and a cinnamon stick for a cozy holiday touch. If you have eggnog on hand, this martini is an easy way to turn it into a special cocktail. The combination of rich eggnog, creamy RumChata, and hazelnut … Read more