Category: Food

*Our team independently evaluates and reviews products for the OA community. If you click on the links provided, we may receive compensation which helps to keep the lights on. Learn more.  General Mills claims that Cheerios are not produced with genetically modified ingredients, as stated on the label, but that raised eyebrows in recent years when it was discovered that Cheerios were contaminated with glyphosate. This, btw, is surprising because GMOs are genetically engineered to be resistant to glyphosate, aka, farmers can target weeds while leaving the resistant crops unaffected.…

*Our test kitchen independently evaluates and reviews products for the OA community. If you click on the links provided, we may receive compensation which helps to keep the lights on. Learn more. Is melamine safe like the FDA claims? In a word, no. You work hard to fill your plates and bowls with healthy organic food. You may even research non-toxic bakeware and which cookware brands keep toxins out of your food. Too bad that seemingly innocuous (and often very cute) tableware you’re munching off of could be disrupting your…

Are probiotics for kids safe? Read on to get the science. Organic Authority Studio *Our team independently evaluates and reviews products for the OA community. If you click on the links provided, we may receive compensation which helps to keep the lights on. Learn more. If you’ve ever had a child who suffers from irregularity or other digestive issues, you know how disruptive this can be. As a mother of two — one with a history of toddler tummy issues — I understand this problem intimately. There is evidence that probiotics can…

If you love hummus and the rich flavor of tomatoes, you’ll ADORE this simple sun-dried tomato hummus. It’s SO versatile, creamy, easy to make, and adds instant flavor to just about everything. Enjoy it on pita, veggies, crackers, sandwiches, and more. It’s perfect for parties, picnics, meal prep, road trips, and everything in between! Just 15 minutes and a food processor or blender required. Let’s make hummus! This recipe is adapted from the Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus in our cookbook! Simple Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus from Minimalist Baker →

Lemon angel pie is a delightful dessert straight from heaven! It has a creamy lemon filling inside a sweet, airy meringue crust, then topped with fresh whipped cream. Every bite is pure bliss! Lemon lovers get ready! This lemon angel pie immediately won me over and I can’t wait for you to try it. For more lemony goodness, I always recommend these brownies, this cheesecake, or my lemonade pie. What is Lemon Angel Pie? Lemon angel pie is light, creamy, and bursting with zingy lemon flavor! The whipped lemon filling…

This super easy sheet pan lasagna is stacked with sautéed ground beef and Italian sausage that are cooked together, marinara sauce, creamy spinach ricotta, lasagna noodles and melty cheese for an amazing Italian dinner. No need to hassle with layering! My family LOVES lasagna and it’s fun to experiment with different variations like Pepperoni Pizza Lasagna Rolls, Easy Vegetables and Kale Lasagna Roll-ups or this Lasagna Soup. What is Sheet Pan Lasagna? Sheet pan lasagna is one of the best concepts when it comes to making a delicious, meaty, cheesy lasagna recipe with no need to waste time layering…

Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this informational post has all of my tips and tricks on how to properly measure baking ingredients. Once you have these tips in hand, go ahead and try out my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe! They are so delicious and you will bake them like a pro! Why Measuring Baking Ingredients is SO Important Baking is fun and delicious but it’s also a science! Following baking measurements correctly is important because of the chemistry involved. Any time that you do…

Serve this fun and delicious cookie salad as a dessert or side dish! Everyone will love the sweet fluffy pudding base mixed with mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and fudge stripes cookies. This cookie salad is always a hit! The instant pudding powder is the yummiest addition. For more pudding-based treats try my pistachio pudding salad, this Oreo fluff, or my popular stabilized whipped cream! Cookie Salad Cookies and salads seem contradictory to each other, but the combination of the two together is perfection in this cookie salad! You’ll love the fluffy…

Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken is an incredible restaurant-quality meal you can make in under 30 minutes. Tender, juicy chicken is smothered in a creamy lemon parmesan sauce- it’s a meal the family will go crazy for!  Our family loves a good creamy chicken dinner! Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken, Creamy Tuscan Chicken, or Creamy Chicken Marsala are just a few of the favorites on the blog! 30-Minute Lemon Parmesan Chicken Creamy, dreamy and everything your family is looking forward to while sitting around the table together. This chicken is AMAZING and…

Semaglutide or GLP-1 medications—like Ozempic and Wegovy—are all the rage in the weight loss community these days. Not only are people all over social media touting the weight loss benefits, prescriptions for diabetes drugs and similar obesity medication may be up as much as 300 percent over the last few years, according to one report.  As for what to eat while on semaglutide, well, we just released a GLP-1 Nutrition Plan in the MyFitnessPal app dedicated just to that. But because the medication can make you feel fuller faster, you’ll…