This is our best tips and guide for using Genie+ at Animal Kingdom. Use this to help plan your Animal Kingdom day. What is Genie+ Genie+ is the paid upgrade to Disney’s free Genie day-planning tool in the My Disney Experience app. With Genie+ you can purchase Lightning Lane access for a selection of rides … Read more

This tuna and bean salad with corn and avocado is bright, satisfying and full of texture. Flaky tuna combines with red kidney beans, sweet corn, ripe avocado, cherry tomatoes and green onion, all tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing. It makes a quick, balanced lunch—serve with crackers, over greens or rolled into a tortilla for … Read more

So… have you finished your holiday shopping? Are you ready for seasonal parties? Are you working furiously so you can take a well-deserved break once the season ends? If not, a festive cocktail break might be exactly what you need. Below are five decadent, easy-to-make holiday cocktails that are perfect for entertaining or enjoying after … Read more

Do you enjoy baking your own bread and experimenting with tasty homemade variations? Have you hesitated to try because bread-making seems intimidating? Or do you love the filled plaited breads from bakeries and want to recreate them at home? If you answered yes to any of these, this simple filled plait bread recipe is for … Read more

This Chicken Cobb Salad is a fresh take on a classic. Topped with a creamy jalapeño-cilantro-lime dressing, it brightens the traditional cobb and makes a satisfying entree salad perfect for weeknight dinners or serving guests. A Note from Teri on Chicken Cobb Salad I’m a big Cobb Salad fan and love experimenting with new variations. … Read more

I was fortunate to celebrate Christmas in Spain one year while stationed in Europe. In Spain, the main Christmas dinner takes place on Christmas Eve. It usually doesn’t start until around 10:00 p.m., after families return from Midnight Mass. The Spanish Christmas meal—Noche Buena, “The Good Night”—is a leisurely, multi-course affair that can last two … Read more

Clean-eating loaded baked sweet potato fries topped with taco-seasoned ground turkey, a quick tahini sauce and a fresh homemade salsa. Paleo, dairy-free, and gluten-free — a healthier dinner that satisfies fast-food cravings. I adore baked sweet potato fries — they rank high on my comfort-food list. Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and perfect when … Read more

Croissant Bread Pudding combines flaky, buttery croissants with fresh fruit and a silky vanilla custard for a dessert or brunch that’s delightful served warm or chilled. Best of all, it comes together in under 15 minutes to assemble and can be finished right away or made ahead for a stress-free meal. Serve with a dollop … Read more

Raspberries, pistachios and white chocolate cream come together in this elegant yet simple raspberry pistachio roulade (pistachio Swiss roll). It’s an easy recipe that yields a bakery-quality rolled cake in about an hour — perfect for holidays and busy afternoons when you want something special without fuss. This pistachio roulade, inspired by Ottolenghi-style flavors, shows … Read more

If you love pies or coffee cakes, you’ll fall for this irresistible combination: sweet, gooey pecan pie filling baked right on top of a moist, tender coffee cake. This decadent Pecan Pie Coffee Cake is ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy holiday morning. Pecan Pie Coffee Cake Breakfast Recipe I’m weak for coffee cakes. … Read more