These Real Food Pantry Recipes are ideal for evenings when the fridge is low or you want to avoid an extra trip to the store. Using simple pantry staples, you can prepare nourishing breakfasts, satisfying dinners, hearty soups, snacks, and homemade sauces with mostly shelf-stable ingredients and long-lasting produce. Below you’ll find flexible, budget-friendly pantry … Read more

If you’re wondering what’s in season in October, this October Seasonal Produce Guide lists the fruits and vegetables that shine this month and offers recipe ideas to help you use the harvest. October brings crisp apples, pomegranates, hearty greens, winter squash, and a bounty of roots and fall fruits that taste best when they’re fresh … Read more

This Winter Fruit Salad is bright, refreshing and a perfect antidote to the winter doldrums. Simple to prepare and naturally sweet, it’s kid-friendly and ideal for brunch, snacks, potlucks or as a colorful holiday side. The salad is naturally gluten-free, vegan and free of refined sugar when you use maple syrup in the dressing. Winter … Read more

Homemade Vegetable Stock is bright, fresh, and simple to make — once you try it, you’ll rarely reach for store-bought broth again. Making your own lets you control flavor and sodium, reduce vegetable waste by using scraps, and freeze convenient portions for future recipes. This guide covers stove-top, slow cooker, and Instant Pot methods and … Read more

Fire up the grill for bright, juicy Chili Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers. These shrimp are tossed in a zesty lime-and-spice marinade, then grilled just until charred and opaque. They’re quick to make, versatile for dinners or appetizers, and ready in minutes—perfect for summer grilling or a weeknight meal. With Memorial Day approaching and warmer weather … Read more

Healthy snacking doesn’t get much better than this creamy, flavorful White Bean Hummus. With just four main ingredients and no tahini required, this simple dip comes together in minutes and makes a satisfying, nutrient-packed snack or appetizer. I keep easy, wholesome snacks on hand, and this white bean hummus is one of my go-to options. … Read more

Enjoy fruit crisp made into bars with these Raspberry Rhubarb Bars. They combine a sweet-tart raspberry and rhubarb filling with a tender, oat-forward vegan crumble on the top and bottom. These dairy-free bars are simple to make and travel well—perfect for picnics, potlucks, and summer gatherings. With rhubarb in season I often reach for it … Read more

Bread baking has never been simpler than with this rustic, buttery Beer Bread. It comes together in minutes using just a few pantry ingredients, and you don’t need any kneading or added yeast—just the yeast naturally present in the beer. Homemade bread is a rewarding comfort food, but classic recipes can be time intensive. This … Read more

This creamy, flavorful Homemade Coleslaw Dressing will elevate your coleslaw, broccoli slaw, or any crunchy salad. It takes under five minutes to prepare and uses just a few simple ingredients for a well-balanced sweet-tangy creaminess that complements crisp vegetables. For years I skipped coleslaw because many dressings were thick, overly mayonnaise-heavy, and bland. I developed … Read more

If you’re wondering what’s in season in October, this October Seasonal Produce Guide lists the fresh fruits and vegetables at their peak this month. You’ll find useful tips for choosing produce, ideas for how to enjoy them, and a variety of recipes that showcase early fall flavors. Fall is in full swing, and October brings … Read more