A twist on a classic slow cooker chili – using LAMB ! I had the opportunity to attend a Culinary Medicine & Lamb Workshop in New Orleans with several other Registered Dietitian Nutritionists around the United States. What an incredible feeling to connect with like minded people who all have the same passion towards nutrition, blogging, health and dietetics. A big takeaway from the trip for me was, “Why don’t I cook with lamb more often!...

Small batch, big cinnamon roll energy. ✨ These Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls are everything you love about classic cinnamon rolls, just in a smaller, more manageable batch. This easy recipe makes six rolls with gooey cinnamon sugar centers and smooth cream cheese frosting. You get full bakery-style taste, made in the comfort of your own home. Looking for other small batch or single-serve desserts? Take a peek at my Small Batch Brownies , Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies , Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie , and Chocolate Mug Cake !...

Imagine a kid in a candy store at Disneyland…googly-eyed at everything her pupils land on and a smile as big as the Mississippi River. That’s how this California girl was upon stepping foot into the Pinch of Yum (POY) studio. I didn’t set too many expectations going into this 2-day, 12 hour total food photography workshop. And I mean that in the most positive way. Like many other food bloggers, I’ve been following POY for a while now and everything published is top notch so I knew the workshop would be amazing....

My Thin and Chewy Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Cookies are the epitome of Fall baking – filled with warm spices, rich chocolate, nutty brown butter, and pumpkin puree. I am so excited for cozy sweaters, crisp Autumn air, and all things pumpkin . These pumpkin cookies feel sophisticated yet are simple to make. No stand mixers or chill time are required to put them together, and the small extra step of making the brown butter takes them to the next level....

Blueberry Crunch Protein Bagels By Emily Richter 2/10/2026 You all loved my OG protein bagels so much, the team and I had to get back into the kitchen to perfect these blueberry crunch protein bagels , and let me just tell you, they’re incredible! Crunchy and sweet on the outside and chewy on the inside. I love serving mine with cream cheese or peanut butter — delish! I’ve also tested these as cottage cheese bagels , and they absolutely slay....

These chewy Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are all the best parts of fall wrapped into a thin and chewy cookie. They’re packed with tons of cozy pumpkin spice flavor and have a creamy, rich cheesecake center that is completely irresistible. For more pumpkin-inspired cookies, try my Thin and Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Cookies , Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll Cookies , or my Pumpkin Pie Cookies . I’m officially kicking off my Fall 2025 series, and what better way to start than with these Chewy Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies?...

There is something so satisfying about the simple combination of sweet apples, crisp celery, and mayonnaise in my Chicken Waldorf Salad. You’ll love how easy this salad is to bring together and the poppy seed dressing is a unique but super delicious spin. And if you love chicken salad you’ll have to try my Buffalo Chicken Salad and my Chicken Cobb salad too! Chicken salad is great because there are so many variations to suit your taste buds....

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars are a combination of my two favorite desserts: cookies and cheesecake. With this recipe you no longer have to pick between your two favorites! The cookie dough crust and topping is soft, chewy and full of chocolate chips and the cheesecake layer is creamy, delicious and made with just a few easy ingredients. These bars are: Always a hit! An easy make-ahead dessert recipe The perfect marriage of cheesecake and cookies A crowd pleasing dessert Freezer-friendly The dessert you need but you never knew you needed!...

Welcome to another Bar Method Fresno Blog post! I cannot express how much I have been loving blogging for these amazing, fit, and healthy ladies here in the Central Valley! It has been a pleasure and I am excited to start teaming up with the Young Chefs Academy & Bar Method to start doing some healthy cooking/eating classes starting in September! Life is so precious, why not absorb all of the opportunities that come your way?...

Birthday Cake Pops are a super fun no-bake dessert and my spin makes them a tad bit healthier! There are Golden Oreos and white chocolate involved, hence “healthy-ish,” but the other ingredients like the Medjool dates, cashews and almond meal turn these cake pops into somewhat of an energy bite recipe too. The colorful sprinkles alone make me feel so happy! I like to think of these as being acceptable for a snack or dessert and certainly not only reserved for birthday celebrations!...

Celebrate one of summer’s sweetest fruits with these Peach Slab Pie Bars! Made with juicy fresh peaches, warm cinnamon, and a buttery puff pastry crust, they’re easy to slice and perfect for sharing. Serve with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate summer dessert! Need even MORE desserts that are just scream summertime? ☀️ Look no further than my Banana Split Ice Cream Pie , No Bake Berry Cheesecake Bars , S’mores Cookies , and Key Lime Pie Bars for more delicious recipes....

If you’re looking for more recipes like these Peppermint Bark Cookies, try my Chocolate Peppermint Cookies , these Fudgy Crinkle Cookies , or these White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies . Peppermint Bark Cookies bring the smell and taste of Christmas into our homes each year. It’s a quintessential treat; with a brownie-like cookie base layer, a decadent white chocolate frosting on top, and the sweet crunch from peppermint candy and peppermint bark on top....

What are some of your favorite easy weeknight dinners? One of my go-to’s is this Sausage, Peppers, and Rice Skillet because it is soo easy and tasty! This Sausage and Rice Skillet is perfect for busy weeknight dinners because it’s made with simple, pantry-staple ingredients that you likely have on hand and it comes together sooooo quickly and easily. It really doesn’t require much effort to make either… Chop some veggies, slice some sausage, mix in spices, saute, pour in tomatoes, rice, and broth, simmer, and BAM!...

Almost nothing beats the smell of my freshly baked Sheet Pan Cinnamon Rolls wafting through your kitchen. This recipe makes perfectly soft, gooey, and generously coated cinnamon rolls with a decadent cream cheese frosting. Making a large batch of cinnamon rolls on a sheet pan is ideal for hosting family and friends and a great year-round recipe; not just for the holiday season! My blueberry cinnamon rolls , pumpkin cinnamon rolls , and orange cinnamon rolls are all tried-and-true recipes, too if you need more cinnamon roll inspiration....

If there is one food that can make you feel warm, cozy, comfy and snug with just one bite it’s my Sheet Pan Meatloaf. There is absolutely no substitute for this beloved comfort food, and these cute mini meatloaves are the perfect answer to a busy weeknight or relaxing weekend. This hearty and satisfying sheet pan meatloaf has great flavor in every bite and the sweet and sticky sauce on top adds more flavor....

As most of you know by now if you follow my blog, I am blogging for Bar Method Fresno! This weeks theme is healthy crock pot recipes! So today’s blog post is featuring an amazing slow cooker pork tenderloin. If you have the time to prep for using your crock pot, they really are the most amazing appliances ever. When you are making your grocery list, plan crock pot meals out to make your week less stressful....

This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food made easy. Tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory broth all come together for the most delicious, hearty meal. And the best part? The slow cooker does the hard work for you! For more delicious slow cooker recipes, try my Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce , Slow Cooker Pork Ribs , or Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Tacos ....

This last minute Thanksgiving appetizer will totally impress your friends and family! I love that it is a meat free appetizer so you will not fill up on proteins that typically has the satiating factor. Plus – I am sure you will be meeting your protein needs with all of the turkey and ham! Keeping your portions in check and being mindful of what you eat before the big Thanksgiving day feast is crucial to prevent over-eating....

This healthy shepherd’s pie is layered with ground turkey and veggies topped with whipped sweet potatoes and a savory mushroom gravy. The other day my friend posted a Snapchat of something that looked delicious and I HAD to ask her what it was of course. She told me its a healthier version of Shepherd’s pie made with sweet potato instead of regular potatoes and a few other changes. I decided to look up a few versions to get some ideas and came up with a recipe of my own....

Holy heck. It’s been 3 years since my very first blog post? Actually I wouldn’t even call it a blog post…it was more like a journal entry with a couple poorly lit kitchen photos taken from my iPhone4. My blog background I believe was also a light yellow color with a butterfly in the top right hand corner. Permission to LAUGH OUT LOUD. I find it very ironic that my 3 year blogiversary falls on the day before my Dad’s 6 year memorial....