Crispy Toffee Apple Cookies with Caramel Drizzle

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My baby sister lives about three hours away—almost next door compared to the nine-hour distances we used to travel. Every so often the Godfather, A, and I drive out to Charlottesville to visit her and her husband. A few weekends ago we went apple picking together, and something at the orchard sparked an idea for … Read more

Instant Pot Pumpkin Turkey Chili Recipe for Cozy Fall Meals

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This Instant Pot Pumpkin Turkey Chili comes together in less than 25 minutes. It’s Whole30, paleo, gluten-free, and even pumpkin skeptics will enjoy it. *Recipe and photos updated 9/3/2019 Welcome fall! I re-shot this Instant Pot Pumpkin Turkey Chili for the season — and I couldn’t resist using those pumpkin bowls. This chili is my … Read more

Moist Banana Bread with Reduced Sugar and Whole Wheat

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Healthier Banana Bread mini loaf that has been sliced.

We love banana bread at our house, and I often tweak the recipe a bit each time I bake. This version swaps Greek yogurt for sour cream, uses coconut oil instead of butter, and white whole wheat flour in place of regular white flour. I also reduced the sugar slightly — small changes toward a healthier loaf, which is why I call it “healthier.”

Healthier Banana Bread mini loaf that has been sliced, with a whole mini loaf and another sliced mini loaf in the background.

My family didn’t notice any difference in taste from the old version; in fact, they were asking for a slice while I was taking photos. Banana bread works well as breakfast or dessert and comes together quickly. Using an all-in-one mini loaf pan makes baking multiple small loaves much easier than handling several separate pans.

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Crispy Kale Chips from the Air Fryer: Quick Crunch Snack

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An easy-to-make snack with an irresistible crunch, these Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips are addictive and ready in under 20 minutes. They’re a healthy, flavorful alternative to store-bought chips and require only a small amount of oil thanks to the air fryer. Why You’ll Love This Easy Snack Recipe Budget friendly — Making kale chips … Read more

Mini Peach Upside-Down Cakes Recipe for Sweet Individual Desserts

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Mini Peach Upside Down Cakes are simple, quick, and utterly delicious — a tender spiced cake crowned with fresh peaches. They make a perfect summer dessert, especially served warm with a scoop of ice cream. If you’re a peach lover, try my Southern Peach Cobbler for another comforting option. Table of Contents Ingredients How to … Read more

Is This Egg Still Good? 7 Simple Ways to Check Freshness

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Never throw away perfectly good eggs again, and stop guessing whether they’re safe after their printed date. Here’s a simple, reliable method to tell if an egg is still okay to use. Click here to watch more videos Eggs can often be used safely beyond the date stamped on the carton if you check them … Read more

Sprinkle Celebration Ideas for Cakes, Cupcakes, and Desserts

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We’ve planned an extra-special week of baking on Instagram to celebrate our editor-in-chief’s birthday on April 28. All week on IGTV, Brian Hart Hoffman will feature sprinkle-filled recipes and techniques from our March/April issue. Follow along with @thebakefeed on Instagram for demonstrations of everything from brioche buns filled with pastry cream to a rainbow-sprinkle loaf … Read more

Natural Skincare: What to Use and What to Avoid

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Making your own natural skincare products is fun, rewarding, and great for your skin. Over the past several years I’ve tried countless lotions, lip balms, face creams, and more. Along the way I’ve learned what works—and what doesn’t—so I’m sharing practical do’s and don’ts to help you create effective homemade products like body butters and … Read more

Rosemary Focaccia Recipe: Crispy, Fluffy Italian Bread

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This may become the best sandwich you ever taste. If I ran any food business, this rosemary focaccia sandwich would top the menu—it’s that good.   Note: You can make delicious focaccia from leftover dough—just skip to the step where you shape and bake. I’ve even made focaccia from leftover hamburger-bun dough. I seasoned it … Read more

Crispy Air-Fried Shrimp Tacos with Tangy Slaw

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Looking for a fresh way to serve shrimp for dinner? Air-fried crispy shrimp tacos deliver. Crunchy breaded shrimp, crisp corn tortillas, shredded lettuce and a bright tomato salad, tangy pickled red onions, and a sriracha-lime crema come together for a restaurant-worthy meal you can make at home. What’s in these air-fried crispy shrimp tacos? These … Read more