Preparation Methods

Browse recipes by preparation method to find exactly how you want to cook. Whether you’re using an air fryer, oven, stovetop, or slow cooker, I break down recipes by technique to make cooking more convenient and approachable. It’s the easiest way to match recipes to your tools and time.

healthy caramelized onion dip

Healthy Caramelized Onion Dip

Creamy healthy caramelized onion dip made with cream cheese and Greek yogurt. A lighter take on classic onion dip, perfect for chips, veggies, and entertaining.

banana snickers bites

Banana Snickers Bites

These banana snickers bites are an easy no-bake treat made with dates, peanut butter, banana, chocolate, and peanuts for the perfect sweet-salty snack.

Fluffernutter Pretzel Crunch Bars

Fluffernutter Pretzel Crunch Bars

Fluffernutter pretzel crunch bars combine peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, pretzels, and chocolate into a chewy, no-bake bar with the perfect sweet-salty crunch.

Puppy Chow Truffles

Puppy Chow Truffles

Puppy chow truffles are a rich, no-bake dessert that transforms classic muddy buddies into soft-centered chocolate truffles rolled in powdered sugar.

Gingerbread Fluff Dip

Gingerbread Fluff Dip

Gingerbread fluff dip is a creamy, whipped holiday dessert with cozy spices and molasses, perfect for serving with pretzels, cookies, or fresh fruit.

Gingerbread Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

Gingerbread Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites

These gingerbread peanut butter pretzel bites combine crunchy pretzels, creamy spiced peanut butter, and rich chocolate for a festive, no-bake holiday dessert.

Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip

A creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy dip that layers light cream cheese, jalapeño, shallot, and green onion — topped with whole-berry cranberry sauce — perfect for parties or holiday spreads.

Orange Sugar Cookies with Orange Glaze

Orange Sugar Cookies with Orange Glaze

These soft orange sugar cookies are flavored with real orange zest and topped with a glossy fresh orange glaze for the perfect bright, citrusy treat.

Gingerbread Rice Cake Muddy Buddies

Gingerbread Rice Cake Muddy Buddies

Make festive Gingerbread Rice Cake Muddy Buddies—crispy, sweet, and coated in warm gingerbread spices. A quick, no-bake holiday snack everyone will love.

orange cookie cups with cranberry curd

Orange Cookie Cups with Cranberry Curd

These orange cookie cups with homemade cranberry curd are buttery, citrusy, and filled with a stunning ruby-red curd that sets beautifully inside each soft cookie.

cranberry curd

Cranberry Curd

This easy Cranberry Curd is a vibrant, silky holiday spread made with fresh cranberries, orange zest, and simple ingredients—perfect for using leftover cranberries and adding festive flavor to cookies, cakes, and winter baking.