Leggings Are Pants

Bring out the chips and start dipping because this is the most addicting bean dip you will ever have! It’s creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tasty Mexican-inspired flavors. Garnish with toppings, and take this to your next gathering! This appetizer will have you dipping all night long! If you love tasty appetizers, try this easy million dollar dip, my poolside dip, or stick with a classic 7-layer dip. Bean Dip This addicting bean dip will be your go-to staple for every party or gathering! It’s loaded with all your favorite…

In connection with our recent collaboration with TABASCO® Brand, we wanted to ask a registered dietician how hot sauce, and TABASCO® Sauce in particular, compares to other condiments.  Walk down the condiment aisle at any grocery store and there’s a good chance you’ll find a row of hot sauce bottles. Often made with three key ingredients—aged red peppers, salt, and distilled white vinegar—the first hot sauce was allegedly made by the Aztecs in 7000 B.C.! But compared to other condiments, is hot sauce healthy? We asked registered dietitian Katherine Basbaum,…

When people start a weight-loss journey, they often worry that cutting calories will leave them hungry and irritable. And being hangry (aka, hungry and angry) isn’t fun for anyone. But, when you eat the right foods, that doesn’t have to be the case. Enter: fiber. If you’re having trouble achieving your goals, you could find success with high-fiber meals that support weight loss. Can You Lose Weight on a High-Fiber Diet? Yes, it’s possible. “Fiber makes you feel fuller for longer. So, when you optimize your fiber intake, you may…

Monster cookies are slightly crisp on the outside, and soft and chewy in the center. They are loaded with peanut butter, oats, M&M candies, AND chocolate chips! Big monster cookies win every time! Give me ALL the oatmeal in my cookies! I love the added texture it adds. If you’re like me, try these no-bake cookies, our favorite oatmeal fudge bars, or stick with a classic oatmeal cookie recipe. Fold in the mini chocolate chips and mini M&M’s. How to Keep Cookies From Spreading To keep your monster cookies from…

We love a margarita, but a mezcalita? Do tell. A mezcalita has the familiar sweet and tart elements of a margarita, but with the added smoky complexity of mezcal. This frozen version is SO refreshing and bursting with passion fruit for a fun and fruity twist.  Bonus? It’s (ridiculously) quick and easy with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done!  Frozen Passion Fruit Mezcalita from Minimalist Baker →

You asked for help with yeast, so I have created a “How to Bake with Yeast” guide just for you! Yeast doesn’t have to be intimidating, and I hope that by the end of this post, you will be an expert! Some of my favorite recipes that I use with yeast are my Grandma’s Perfect Homemade Bread, or these yummy Poffertjes!