Learn how to paint a multicolored plaid — a cheerful buffalo check or madras-inspired pattern — using painter’s tape and acrylic paint. This tutorial explains each step for creating a colorful Easter egg door hanging with crisp lines and layered colors. For Easter I wanted a bright door hanging and I love painting buffalo check … Read more

These healthy Christmas cookies are a holiday essential. Baking during the season brings warmth and cheer, and I love taking classic favorites and giving them a lighter, healthier twist without losing the flavor and fun. Baking with Ella is one of our favorite holiday traditions. Over the years we’ve perfected a collection of recipes for … Read more

Serve this kale, apple, and Brussels sprouts salad as an easy, elegant winter side. Tossed in a bright homemade Dijon dressing, this vegan and gluten‑free salad is simple to prepare and balances savory, earthy, and sweet flavors. Winter is a great time to enjoy both comforting sweets and crisp, vibrant vegetables. This kale, apple, and … Read more

These healthy chocolate chip cookie bars are gluten-free, refined sugar–free, and incredibly tasty. This simple one-bowl recipe uses just a few wholesome ingredients to create chewy, gooey bars you can enjoy any time. The base combines nut or seed butter, finely shredded unsweetened coconut, an egg, and pure maple syrup. Because there’s no flour, the … Read more

This chocolate coffee mascarpone tart combines a shortbread-like sweet tart crust (pâte sucrée) with a silky chocolate mascarpone ganache and a piped coffee mascarpone topping. Finished with a dusting of cocoa, it captures tiramisu-like flavors without eggs or alcohol. What makes this tart so special All the flavor, none of the fuss: The tart delivers … Read more

This garlicky vegan white bean and mushroom Alfredo combines a creamy cashew-based sauce with sautéed garlic spinach, tender mushrooms and hearty white beans. Ready in about 30 minutes in a single pan, it’s perfect with toasted sourdough, garlic bread, pita or flatbread, or served over pasta or roasted cauliflower steaks. The recipe is soy-free with … Read more

Smoked Gouda dip is thick, creamy, and full of smoky, savory flavor with a salty crunch from crisp bacon. Serve it with potato chips, fresh vegetables, or slices of crusty sourdough bread for an appetizer that will vanish fast at any gathering. Smoked Gouda shines on its own, but this dip elevates the cheese into … Read more

A favorite dessert among low-carbers is the keto cheesecake. We’ve adapted that classic into a single-serve shooter—easy to make, portion-controlled, and perfect for a quick snack. Keto Cheesecake Shooters Cheesecake ranks high on keto dessert lists for good reason. Cream cheese is a pantry staple for many on low-carb diets, and its rich texture pairs … Read more

These Black Forest cupcakes are tender, moist, and filled with a jammy cherry compote. Each cupcake is finished with cloud‑light whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a drizzle of cherry syrup — basically a miniature Black Forest cake. Buttermilk and the cherry filling help keep the cupcakes rich, soft, and full of flavor. When the cherries … Read more

Print No Bake Lemon Eclair Cake An easy no-bake lemon eclair cake made with just five main ingredients. Course Baking, Dessert Cuisine American Author Catherine’s Plates Equipment 9 x 13 baking dish large mixing bowl whisk or electric hand mixer spatula Ingredients 1 (14oz) box original graham crackers 2 (3.4oz) boxes instant lemon pudding mix … Read more