Peanut butter lovers, your dreams have come true with this peanut butter hot fudge sauce. Peanut butter has a way of improving nearly everything it touches. When I was a kid I loved it so much I tried to make my own whenever the jar ran out. My attempts mostly involved crushing peanuts with whatever … Read more

This apple pull-apart bread is pure comfort in every bite. Soft, pillowy dough pieces are coated in a spiced apple butter and cinnamon mixture, baked until golden, and finished with a simple glaze. The result is a warm, crunchy, spicy, and perfectly sweet loaf that’s an ideal dessert or snack for the season. If you … Read more

Greek Eggplant Dip (Melitzanosalata) is a classic Greek appetizer made from roasted eggplants combined with creamy Greek yoghurt, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and lemon. This version skips tahini for a bright, rustic flavor that pairs perfectly with bread, grilled fish or roasted meat. This simple recipe was contributed by a reader years ago. I … Read more

I’m familiar with the late-night pantry raids—those quiet, guilty-pleasure missions that seem to strike without warning. Like many, I’ve stood in front of the open cabinet, flashlight in the form of a phone, hunting for the one thing that will satisfy a sudden craving. Health trackers and daily goals can wait; the pull of chocolate … Read more

This weekend my husband and I quietly celebrated our fifth wedding anniversary. We were both under the weather, so it wasn’t a big celebration, but it was wonderful to spend the day together. We actually met ten years ago at a local health food store where we both worked. I don’t remember everything clearly, but … Read more

Keto carrot cake protein bites are a no-bake, one-bowl snack made with cream cheese, butter, grated carrots, warm spices, and carrot cake protein powder, then coated in sugar-free white chocolate. They are low carb, gluten-free, and sugar-free with 4.4g protein per bite. Ready in under 30 minutes and makes 9 bites. Sometimes you don’t want … Read more

Smoked shotgun shells have been trending on social media, and we’ve been making them at SMS HQ for a while. These savory bites are made by stuffing uncooked manicotti (or cannelloni) with seasoned pork (or beef) sausage mixed with cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, and a touch of BBQ rub, then wrapping each shell in thick-cut … Read more

Poori (Puri) is a classic Indian fried puffed bread made from whole wheat flour. This unleavened bread is soft, fluffy inside and crisp on the outside, making it an ideal accompaniment to Indian curries. Follow this simple, reliable method to make evenly puffed, non-greasy pooris every time. About Poori Poori (Puri) is a popular Indian … Read more