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Reda grew up cooking beside his mom and sister and later worked in the family's donut shop. He runs It's Not About Nutrition, where slow cooker dinners and casseroles are his home ground.

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Pumpkin Spice White Russian
Drinks & Smoothies

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  I’ll never forget the first chilly October evening I kicked off my slippers, wrapped up in a fuzzy blanket, and sipped the most magical pumpkin spice White Russian I’d ever put together. You know those moments when it’s dark by 6pm, the porch smells like fallen leaves, and you just NEED something cozy in a glass? That was it. (My husband wandered in, tried a sip, and grinned, “Tastes like fall in a mug—and I don’t even like pumpkin.”) Now it’s our go-to fall cocktail, right when we swap iced coffees for cinnamony lattes and start plotting our Thanksgiving …

Soju Yakult Cocktail
Drinks & Smoothies

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  Let’s chat about that Soju Yakult Cocktail I can’t stop making lately. (Trust me, it’s equal parts zippy and refreshing, and wildly easy.) I first fell in love with the whole soju-and-Yakult mix on a sticky summer night when, out of pure curiosity, I tried it at my favorite Korean spot here in town. You know how sometimes you just need something fizzy and a little nostalgic? This absolutely delivered. Since then, I’ve probably shared this recipe with half my neighbors and a couple old college friends — it’s the summer cocktail everyone wants a sip of, even my …

Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts
Desserts & Baking

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  The first time I made these mini lemon meringue tarts, my oldest was elbow-deep in sprinkles, my husband was asking (again) if they’d be “that lemony,” and the kitchen smelled like pure sunshine. There’s something so inviting about a batch of bite-sized tarts cooling on the counter—almost guarantees you’ll have a few disappear before the tray ever hits the table. These little beauties are the perfect citrus dessert, with a bright, zippy filling piled high with fluffy meringue, all tucked into a buttery, hand-held crust. They’re basically summer in a cup! Whether you’re planning a backyard get-together or just …

Pistachio Cream Cookies
Desserts & Baking

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  You know those times when a single bite of something can launch you straight into “happy dance in the kitchen” territory? That’s exactly what happened the first time I made these pistachio cream cookies. I’d promised to bring dessert for a book club, and (bonus points for me) managed to whip these up using odds and ends from my pantry. There’s just something magical about the creaminess of pistachio, tucked into a soft, chewy cookie. My husband grabbed two the second he walked in the door—and threatened to “test for quality assurance” on the rest before dinner. Ha! Trust …

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork
Dinner Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pork

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Ever come across a recipe that makes you stop mid-scroll and think, “Yep, that’s dinner tonight”? This is one of those. Picture this: a juicy pork loin soaking up all the rich, tangy, sweet goodness of a pineapple-based marinade while your slow cooker hums away quietly in the background. No standing over a stove. No juggling five pots. Just you, maybe a good book (or a laundry basket—let’s be honest), and the irresistible smell of tropical comfort food wafting through the house. Try our Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Honey Garlic Beef next. It’s a dish that’s got range—tender enough for a …

Easiest Pineapple Cake
Desserts & Baking

Easiest Pineapple Cake

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Has anyone else noticed how crushed pineapple seems to make every dessert just a touch cozier? There’s a certain nostalgia to it—a throwback to community potlucks and church basement gatherings, when recipes made the rounds on handwritten index cards. This pineapple cake is honestly one of those bakes that has the power to win hearts at first bite. At our house, it’s practically the little black dress of cakes: always appropriate, effortlessly pretty, and guaranteed to earn compliments from even the pickiest taster (I see you, Uncle Bob!). Last summer, I whipped up this beauty for a neighborhood backyard get-together. …

Mexican Street Corn Coleslaw
Salads & Sides

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If you’ve ever wandered by a little backyard barbecue or poked around your local taco shop right as the grill is smoking, you might already know the magic I’m about to describe. There’s just something irresistible about the way sweet corn pops against the freshness of crunchy cabbage, and when you whirl it all up in a tangy, creamy dressing with a whisper of heat? Well, friends, that’s basically summer in a bowl for me. This isn’t the kind of coleslaw you grew up with at church picnics—no offense to Aunt Jan’s classic recipe! This is a lively, Mexican street …

Cajun Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo
Chicken Dinner

Cajun Chicken And Broccoli Alfredo

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Let me tell you, Cajun Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo is something special in our house. Maybe it’s that creamy comfort all smothered in Alfredo, or that little pep from the Cajun seasoning (my eldest says it “tastes like cozy with a surprise”). Honestly, we stumbled on this by accident during a busy week—kids were starving after soccer practice, I had leftover chicken and a bunch of broccoli that needed saving, and somehow the Cajun spice snuck its way in. One bite and the family practically applauded. That’s saying a lot coming from this crew! It’s simple enough for a Tuesday …

Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops
Dinner Slow Cooker

Crock Pot Smothered Pork Chops

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You know those dinners that just feel like a hug? That’s what these crock pot smothered pork chops are for me. Nothing fancy, just good old-fashioned comfort — tender pork chops cooked slow all day, soaking up all that rich, savory gravy. I usually throw this together on a busy morning and forget about it till dinnertime. Then the house smells amazing, the table’s set, and everybody’s happy before we even sit down. It’s simple food, but it hits the spot every single time. Try our 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Father’s Feast Pork Chops next. Why You’re Gonna Love These (Trust …

Easy Taco Pizza
Dinner

Easy Taco Pizza

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Let me just say, there are some evenings when I wish dinnertime was as easy as ordering a pizza…but still felt homemade and warm and got everyone at the table actually smiling (and maybe even talking to each other for five minutes). You know the type—someone’s craving something with heat, someone else just wants a cheese pizza, and meanwhile I’m over here just hoping whatever I make feels like a big cozy hug on a busy weeknight. That’s exactly the moment when this Easy Taco Pizza steps up, and I promise, it delivers. I’ve made some version of this since …