A tasty homemade granola for your breakfast, made with pumpkin, chocolate and pecans! Are you craving it yet? Two and a half years ago I started Healthy Little Cravings because every time I created a delicious recipe I felt incredibly happy. Discovering new flavors and combinations excites me—and happiness shared is doubled. So here I … Read more

These copycat Popeyes Biscuits, made with cold buttermilk, are flaky, buttery, crispy and utterly satisfying. This homemade version captures the charm of a fast-food favorite. While Popeyes is famous for its fried chicken, their biscuits are a standout side that many fans crave. Popeyes biscuits combine classic Southern homestyle baking with the convenience of a … Read more

Photos by Erica Hampton Some food trends simply aren’t for me — unicorn everything and tiny star-shaped fruit in parfaits come to mind — but there are a few trends I happily embrace. One of my favorites is sweet potato toast. Not sweet potato on toast, but slices of sweet potato toasted and used like … Read more

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy. Mexican Picadillo is a comforting, humble dish that’s simple to make and richly satisfying. Ground beef cooks with tender potatoes and carrots in a warmly seasoned tomato sauce to create a spoonable filling made for tacos, rice bowls, gorditas, or warm tortillas rather than … Read more

Meet your new favorite no-bake dessert: easy cookies made with dark chocolate, toasted almonds, and dried cranberries — with a secretly healthy twist. Last week my son Owen turned five. Ever since I can remember I’ve loved the idea of bringing treats to celebrate at school — frosting cupcakes late into the night with my … Read more

German Christmas cookies called Angel’s Eyes are a beloved traditional treat. Unlike many U.S. cookies, German Christmas cookies are typically small and delicate; Angel’s Eyes measure about 2 inches in diameter after baking. This recipe uses common pantry ingredients and yields tender, buttery cookies filled with bright jam—perfect for holiday gifting or a festive cookie … Read more

Strawberries and Cream Chocolate Cake is a single-layer moist chocolate cake with a hint of espresso, topped with whipped cream and macerated strawberries. Light, tender, and not too rich, this cake highlights bright berries against a soft chocolate base for a dessert that tastes like a chocolate-covered strawberry in cake form. I’m a big fan … Read more

My mint Oreo chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day. Packed with crumbled mint Oreos, semi-sweet and mini chocolate chips, these cookies bake up thick, golden on the outside and irresistibly gooey inside. They’re best enjoyed warm with a glass of milk and shared with friends and family. I’ve been posting … Read more

These spider donuts are baked from scratch using a tender chocolate donut recipe, finished with a stovetop chocolate glaze and decorated with pretzels and candy eyes for a fun, slightly spooky Halloween treat. It’s Halloween Treats Week and I’m thrilled to share this easy from-scratch spider donut recipe. Many versions use store-bought donuts, which is … Read more