This Asian Pork Tenderloin is marinated in a savory-sweet sauce and grilled to juicy perfection in about 30 minutes. It’s an easy, flavorful dinner ideal for busy weeknights and sure to please the whole family. PIN IT FOR LATER! This grilled pork tenderloin stays tender and juicy thanks to a simple Asian-style marinade made from … Read more

These vanilla and honey baked figs make a luscious, sweet topping for breakfasts and desserts. They are excellent over porridge, pancakes or ice cream, are simple to prepare and will keep in the refrigerator for several days. Fig season is short, and when ripe figs are available they’re easy to eat by the handful. Beyond … Read more

If you want a simple, nourishing bar, try this shea butter soap recipe. It’s an easy cold-process formula with a small number of oils, ideal for beginners and for anyone who wants a moisturizing, hard bar that leaves skin feeling soft. Shea Butter Soap Recipe Katie Shaw A nourishing, beginner-friendly cold-process soap that creates a … Read more

Friday Love List For a special edition of the Friday Love List, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite Trader Joe’s discoveries. This is the first of a series of Trader Joe’s fan posts that we’ll update from time to time. Not everyone has a Trader Joe’s nearby. When I moved to Houston in 2005 … Read more

Sharing our experience with purchasing a side of beef and an inventory of what we received. We recently teamed up with another family to buy half a cow from a local rancher and had it processed to stock our freezer. Going through the process made me realize many people wonder how much usable meat you … Read more

Have your own batch of homemade cranberry sauce ready in 15 minutes! A fail‑proof recipe that’s easy to customize and tastier than store‑bought. Make‑ahead instructions are included if you’d like to prepare this for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Cranberry sauce is a holiday classic—bright, tart, and surprisingly versatile. Use it with your main course, spoon … Read more

This easy vegan Spaghetti Squash Bake is an Italian-inspired, healthy, low-carb casserole that delivers a pasta-like experience without the gluten. Tender spaghetti squash strands are tossed in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and baked until golden and bubbly — a crowd-pleasing weeknight meal. Spaghetti squash is a winter favorite because its cooked flesh separates into … Read more

I’m currently obsessed with roasted strawberry jam, and these lemon cupcakes with roasted strawberry cream cheese frosting were the perfect way to showcase it. Strawberries and lemon create a bright, summery flavor pairing that shines in both the cake and the frosting. These cupcakes are moist, tender, and finished with a tangy-sweet frosting that’s simply … Read more

Deciding on the right gift to mark a graduation can be stressful. What exactly is considered proper graduation gift etiquette these days? With graduation season approaching, calendars fill quickly with commencement ceremonies, parties, and end-of-year school events. Whether you’re attending in person or celebrating from afar, a little planning makes gift-giving easier. This guide covers … Read more

This Jalapeno Cheese Ball is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that works for any season. It blends cream cheese with shredded Mexican-style cheese, fresh jalapeño, and a robust mix of seasonings, then gets rolled in crispy bacon and diced jalapeño for a crunchy, smoky finish. It’s quick to prepare—about 20 minutes total—and the flavors are bold and … Read more