In the culinary world, the quest for the perfect cooking oil continues to captivate chefs and home cooks alike. Two contenders, walnut oil and canola oil, have emerged as popular choices with their distinct flavors and nutritional profiles. While walnut oil adds a rich, nutty taste to dishes, canola oil boasts a neutral flavor and a reputation for heart-healthy benefits. Join me as I delve into these two oils, [...]
Grapeseed Oil vs Canola Oil: The Ultimate Verdict
When it comes to cooking oils, there are so many options available that it can be overwhelming to choose the right one for your needs. Two popular choices often found in kitchens around the world are grapeseed oil and canola oil. In this article, we'll dive into the differences between these two oils, explore their uses in cooking and baking, discuss whether they can be substituted for each other, examine their nutritional [...]
Pistachio Oil vs Canola Oil: Which is Better?
Welcome to the showdown between pistachio oil and canola oil! While olive oil often steals the spotlight, these two underdogs have quietly gained attention for their distinctive qualities and potential health benefits. But when it comes to making a choice for your culinary adventures, which oil is better? Let's break down the differences, cooking applications, substitutions, nutritional aspects, and storage tips to help you [...]
Pumpkin Butter Cups
If you're a pumpkin lover like me, then you've gotta try these! These pumpkin filled chocolate cups are easy to make and taste just as good as peanut butter cups, maybe even better! Move over peanut butter... It's pumpkin season and that means all treats and goodies are made with a little bite of pumpkin and spice! These pumpkin butter cups may seem a little different but don't put them down until you try them! [...]
Homemade Junior Mints
These homemade junior mints are delicious and you only need 4 ingredients to make them! I love junior mints! I was craving these delicious candies this week so I decided to recreate them with healthier ingredients. The mint filling is made with just coconut oil, raw honey and peppermint extract. I used soy free chocolate chips to coat the mints. These are pretty easy to make and they taste soooo good! Enjoy! How [...]
Coconut Simple Syrup Recipe
This homemade coconut simple syrup is perfect for cocktails, iced coffee, tea and desserts. This recipe is so easy, you will never buy simple syrup again! In this guide I include variations for making coconut simple syrup with honey or maple syrup (paleo) and I share a keto friendly alternative! I've been making my own simple syrups for some time now and really love how easy they are to make. I use them often for my [...]
