Welcome to The Storied Recipe, a podcast about food, culture, and love. My podcast guest, Shauna Lawless, author of The Children of Gods and Fighting Men, shared this authentic slow-cooked Irish Beef Stew with us. Whether you prepare your stew on the stovetop or in the crock pot, consider listening to her episode, History, Mythology, … Read more

These quinoa cracker sticks are crunchy, savory, gluten-free, and vegan. Made from cooked quinoa blended with seeds, walnuts, olive oil, and herbs, they bake to a crisp texture that makes a great snack or accompaniment to soups and salads. This recipe uses cooked quinoa rather than quinoa flour, which means leftover quinoa becomes a textured, … Read more

You’ll love this simple citrus salad made with nutritious quinoa and fresh greens. It combines winter citrus—blood oranges, navel oranges, and grapefruit—for bright flavor and color. Adding quinoa transforms the salad into a satisfying light main dish. A honey-poppy seed vinaigrette and chopped pistachios finish the dish with sweet-tangy balance and a pleasant crunch. Table … Read more

You’re not the first to wonder: Is Nutella gluten-free? Read on to learn what’s in Nutella and whether it fits a gluten-free diet. Nutella is a beloved creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread—sweet, smooth, and versatile. It pairs perfectly with toast, crepes, fruit, and many desserts, adding a distinctive hazelnut-chocolate flavor. So, is Nutella gluten-free? Short answer: Yes. … Read more

This recipe is for the birds! I enjoy feeding backyard birds, and living in a wooded area brings a wide variety of feathered visitors. Their colors are often breathtaking and their songs delightful. I used to think feeders only mattered in winter when natural food is scarce. Over time I learned that keeping feeders available … Read more

Oatmeal raisin bars are a perfect lunchbox treat. My mom made hers with all raisins; I often use a mix of dried fruits. In the photos here I used golden raisins, dried cranberries, and dried tart cherries for a balance of sweet, tart, and chewy. This easy bar cookie recipe yields slightly sweet, slightly tart, … Read more

Chocolate Caramel Cake – Three layers of moist eggless chocolate cake filled and frosted with salted caramel stabilized whipped cream, topped with homemade caramel sauce and served with caramel popcorn. Pure chocolate-caramel dessert heaven. No candy thermometer required. This Chocolate Caramel Cake celebrates a small milestone for me: my YouTube channel reached its 100th video. … Read more

This sauteed broccoli is a quick, flavorful vegetable side that includes red bell pepper for extra crunch, color, and sweetness. Skip mushy, overcooked florets—this recipe aims to bring your broccoli to the ideal crisp-tender texture: lightly softened but still with a pleasant bite. As shown in the photos, the bright green stays vibrant when broccoli … Read more

    Crunchy, Crispy, and Simply Delicious: Barnana Plantain Scoops Barnana Plantain Scoops are a straightforward, flavorful snack crafted from just three ingredients. They deliver a satisfying crunch right from the bag and their scoop shape makes them ideal for dipping into guacamole, salsa, or creamy spreads. My Review of Barnana Plantain Scoops With so … Read more

Disclosure: We received a complimentary stay at Fern Resort. All opinions are my own.   We refused to let summer slip away. We soaked up the sun, felt sand between our toes, swam in the pool, caught fish from the lake and ate until we were satisfied. Each night we fell into bed exhausted and … Read more