On hectic mornings when you’re in a time crunch, this 2-minute microwave omelet can save the day! Whether you’re a busy parent looking for quick breakfast ideas or if you’re a college student in need of easy microwave meals, this recipe is a MUST try. Heck, maybe you’re just someone who sleeps through the alarm sometimes (as we all do)… Knowing how to make an omelet in the microwave can spare you an otherwise grumpy morning. You can let it cook while you finish getting ready, and it’s an easy breakfast option that kids can make on their own! It’s a nifty time-saving trick that makes it possib ..read more

This easy watermelon smoothie is the ultimate refreshing summer drink—with only 5 simple ingredients! Frozen watermelon, strawberries, banana, & yogurt, blended into a deliciously creamy breakfast smoothie. I loved chomping on fresh watermelon by the pool as a kid, and this strawberry watermelon smoothie is like a sippable version of that feeling. It’s a perfect simple smoothie for kids, or add some fresh mint to make a summer mocktail for adults! I’ve always enjoyed watermelon in drinks, but I never thought watermelon could work in smoothies—until now. Is watermelon good in smoothies? Wa ..read more

This 4-ingredient banana blueberry smoothie is my go-to on busy mornings or when I’m craving a midday snack! Sweet, tangy, & SO simple—made with frozen blueberries and banana, yogurt, & milk. My favorite breakfast smoothies are the simplest, with minimal ingredients. And if you’re making smoothies for kids in the morning, fewer ingredients can mean they’re more likely to enjoy it! For me, this blueberry banana smoothie is the perfect combo of simple & delicious. Thick, creamy, & sweet—with bright blueberry flavor & color! What fruits blend well with blueberries? Blueberrie ..read more

This easy 4-ingredient peach smoothie tastes like an indulgent, sippable peach creamsicle! Made with fresh or frozen peaches, a frozen banana, yogurt, & your choice of milk. Sweet, tangy peaches are one of my all-time favorite summer fruits. Frozen peaches, in particular, are the perfect base ingredient if you love a thick & creamy breakfast smoothie. Blended with a frozen banana & vanilla Greek yogurt, this peaches and cream smoothie honestly tastes like ice cream! Should I use fresh or frozen peaches in a smoothie? You can make smoothies with either fresh or frozen peaches, but ..read more

Learn how to make gorgeous meat roses for a charcuterie board in 5 minutes! Using a glass & some sliced charcuterie meat, I’ll walk you through how to make a salami rose or pepperoni rose at home. (Or try it with other deli meats, too!) An easy but impressive element to elevate your ultimate charcuterie board. What is the best meat for meat roses? Salami & large pepperoni are 2 of the best options for charcuterie meat roses, but you can really use any deli meat—as long as the slices are round! Deli meat flowers won’t hold together as well, so choose sturdier options like pre-sliced del ..read more

This homemade Starbucks Pink Drink recipe is even tastier than the original—made with real fruit, 100% fruit juice, & no added sugar! The sweet & tart flavors of Starbucks’ Strawberry Acai Refresher, mixed with creamy coconut milk, served over ice with freeze-dried strawberries. The Pink Drink is actually just Starbucks’ Strawberry Acai Refresher mixed with coconut milk, so it’s described as having strawberry, acai, & passionfruit flavors. It’s a gorgeous pink color. And it kind of tastes like a pink Starburst candy! But there’s very little actual fruit in the drink at Starbucks—m ..read more

How to make the Strawberry Acai Refresher at home with real strawberries & 100% fruit juice—no added sugar or flavorings! Make it a Strawberry Acai Lemonade Refresher by adding lemonade, or you can add coconut milk to make the Starbucks Pink Drink. Starbucks’ Strawberry Acai Refresher is sweet & tart, with chewy pieces of freeze-dried strawberries in every sip. The drink is actually described as having strawberry, passionfruit, & acai flavors. But besides those strawberry pieces, the drink doesn’t actually have any strawberry, passionfruit, or acai in it…only “natural flavors,” pl ..read more

Make your own lower-sugar version of the Paradise Drink at home with this easy 5-ingredient copycat recipe! Made with 100% fruit juices & no added sugars. The sweet-and-tangy goodness of Starbucks’ Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher, combined with creamy coconut milk—served over ice with dried pineapple pieces. Starbucks’ Paradise Drink Refresher is actually just their Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher Base combined with coconut milk. The Pineapple Refresher is very sweet, with a bright tanginess from the pineapple & passionfruit flavors. And the Paradise Drink is like a smoother, creami ..read more

How to make the Starbucks Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher at home with only 4 ingredients: pineapple juice, passionfruit juice, green tea, & freeze-dried pineapple! A simplified copycat recipe with no added sugar. Add lemonade to make it a Lemonade Refresher, or add coconut milk to make the Paradise Drink! Starbucks’ Pineapple Refresher is sweet, tangy, & tropical. It tastes like piña colada juice! It’s served over ice, and I love the chewy pieces of freeze-dried pineapple in it. But strangely, the Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher at Starbucks has no passionfruit or pineapple juice i ..read more

Elevate your dinner plate with this creamy coconut cauliflower rice recipe! A fun, grain-free twist on coconut rice—where instead of white rice, we’re cooking cauliflower rice with coconut milk. Simple, flavorful, & quick enough to prep in 10 minutes, using fresh or frozen cauliflower rice. The perfect veggie side dish to serve with a protein, in a bowl, or however you like! This dish reminds me that veggies can be flavorful & satisfying, and a healthy homecooked dinner doesn’t need to be complicated or take a long time. Instead of keeping my cauliflower rice plain, the simple trick o ..read more