Get into the holiday spirit with this Gingerbread Chia Pudding. It captures the warm spices of a classic gingerbread cookie while remaining vegan and gluten-free. Packed with nutritious chia seeds and sweetened naturally, it’s a versatile dish that works as breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert. A holiday-inspired chia pudding This Gingerbread Chia Pudding … Read more

Dill Pickle Tuna Salad is creamy and crunchy, brightened by tangy chopped dill pickles. It’s perfect on sandwiches, tucked into lettuce wraps, or served with crackers for a quick, protein-packed lunch you can make in minutes. Tuna was a staple in my childhood, and over the years I’ve made many versions—lemon-pepper, capers with dill, and … Read more

This Baileys Brownie Cheesecake features a dense fudgy brownie base, an ultra-creamy Baileys cheesecake layer, and a silky Guinness chocolate ganache on top. Chocolate and Baileys are a perfect match, and the addition of a beer-infused ganache gives this dessert an irresistible depth of flavor. If you enjoyed the Coffee Brownie Cheesecake, you’ll love this … Read more

Boneless center-cut pork chops are dipped in an egg wash, dredged in seasoned buttery cracker crumbs, dotted with plenty of butter, and baked until golden to make these Oven-Fried Butter Crumb Pork Chops. A while back I found a great sale on whole pork tenderloins. I bought several, brought them home, and sliced them into … Read more

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65) 0%|rgba(255,255,255,0.65) 100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” background_image=”https://wholefoodfor7.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bg-pattern.png” background_size=”contain” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”blog post or details about recipe” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”] These Paleo Sweet Bacon-Wrapped Smokies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for game day or any gathering. A friend used to bring them to every … Read more

A can of cream of mushroom soup is the key to these creamy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham. It makes a rich, comforting casserole that’s perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any holiday table. Scalloped potatoes are a family tradition for our Easter dinner, usually served with 3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Glazed Ham. This classic 1980s-style recipe brings … Read more

Fruity and refreshing, a Blue Hawaiian cocktail is perfect for sipping poolside. Similar to a piña colada, the blue curaçao adds a bright orange note and a vivid blue hue. What Is a Blue Hawaiian? The name says it: a Blue Hawaiian is a tropical rum cocktail known for its striking blue color. It’s made … Read more

Drying Your Meat After Sous Vide Is Key To A Good Sear: Here’s Why As soon as you remove meat from the sous vide bath, it’s tempting to sear and serve immediately. Waiting a few extra minutes takes restraint, but it makes a big difference for flavor and texture. Below I explain why drying meat … Read more

This Corn and Avocado Salad with Bacon is one of my favorite quick, fresh side dishes. It combines sweet, crunchy corn with creamy avocado and smoky, crisp bacon, plus a touch of jalapeño for heat. A tangy dressing made from lime juice, rice wine vinegar, mayonnaise, honey, and a bit of BBQ rub brings everything … Read more

  Wow — this heatwave needs to take a long walk and cool off in the lake! I definitely felt the urge to escape the heat when I dashed outside and snapped a few photos. Even the birds were quiet, the butterflies and ants seemed to be the only ones enjoying the warmth, and the … Read more