Feel Good Foodie

Hi Reader! The recipe cooking challenge this month is my White Chocolate Bark! My favorite 3-ingredient White Chocolate Bark with pistachios and dried cranberries! It's the combination of all the things sweet, salty, chewy, crunchy... soo good and so easy to make. Plus, it's perfect for gifting! If you're new to the Feel Good Foodie Cooking Challenge, each month we make the recipe together, and I just ask that you leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star rating and a comment on the website letting me know what you...

Hi Reader! I just wanted to share a quick update on the weekly meal plans, as we just finished Meal Plan #100, which honestly still feels wild to say. For now, meal plans are on pause until after the new year. The good news is you don’t lose access to anything. All 100 meal plans with grocery lists are still available, and you can save your favorites and come back to them anytime. VIEW ALL MEAL PLANS Do you want to receive my Weekly Meal Plan in 2026? Yes! Send me the meal plans! No, I'm not...

Hi Reader! I just wanted to share a quick update on the weekly meal plans, as we just finished Meal Plan #100, which honestly still feels wild to say. For now, meal plans are on pause until after the new year. The good news is you don’t lose access to anything. All 100 meal plans with grocery lists are still available, and you can save your favorites and come back to them anytime. VIEW ALL MEAL PLANS Do you want to receive my Weekly Meal Plan in 2026? Yes! Send me the meal plans! No, I'm not...

Hi Reader! If there’s one meal I don’t want to overthink on Christmas, it’s breakfast. These are easy, cozy breakfast and brunch ideas that work whether you’re hosting family or keeping things simple at home. Most of them are easy oven bakes, make-ahead dishes, and recipes that don’t pull you away from the coffee☕, the gifts🎁, and the people you’re with🎄. If you're still shopping, don't forget to check out my Holiday Gift Guides! Best Christmas Breakfast ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sheet Pan Eggs GET THE RECIPE...

Hi Reader! I love making delicious, easy and festive appetizers for my guests over the holiday season! If you’re bringing something to a party or setting out snacks at home, this is the part that matters most. The appetizers! These are the ones people hover around, sneak extras of, and ask for the recipe later. Nothing complicated, just smart little bites that do the work for you. Best Holiday Appetizers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Christmas Tree Pull Apart Bread GET THE RECIPE Pin for Later ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Baked Brie...

Hi Reader! I love making holiday meals that feel special without all the hassle, so I pulled together four complete menus to make things so much easier for you. 🎄 And if you’re looking for vegetarian ideas, I’ve got plenty of those, too! Each menu has an appetizer, a main dish, and sides that all work beautifully together. Mix and match anything you like to create the holiday spread that feels just right for you! DOWNLOAD THE MENUS Menu #1 Beef Tenderloin Roast Christmas Wreath Salad...

Hi Reader! November was more like NovemBLUR! I started the month at a publishing conference in Boston where I connected with other web publishers on the latest trends in web search, AI, social media tools and email marketing. We celebrated my son's birthday and my husband's birthday and there was a whole lotta cake! After the conference, I hosted a pop-up dinner event at my favorite restaurant in Grand Rapids where I had a chance to meet so many of you! I worked with their team to create...

Hi Reader! If you’re looking at the calendar and realizing Thanksgiving is basically here, don’t worry. You can still pull this off without stress. I put together a handful of sides that work really well at the last minute, plus some essential hosting tips I use to keep calm even when I’m running behind. I’ve already cooked through my whole Thanksgiving menu this month, so consider this your shortcut version. Make one or two of these sides, follow the quick tips below, and you’ll be in great...

Hi Reader! I hosted Friendsgiving at my house Saturday, and it was such a fun start to the holiday week. I made my full Thanksgiving menu, and my kitchen assistant made a few delicious desserts that everyone loved! I set the table up with all burgundy and gold tones and it was so cute. I got some questions to share some links for my tablescape, so you can find the full list of items here. While I was pulling everything together, I kept thinking about easy appetizers that would help you get...