Celebrate the arrival of spring with this curated collection of quotes and simple craft ideas. Spring brings renewal, fresh starts, and a gentle nudge to get outside and enjoy warmer days. These quotes and activities are perfect for welcoming the season and finding inspiration in new beginnings. At Skip to My Lou, I’m delighted to … Read more

The last few months have been full of joyful busyness with wedding planning, and I haven’t cooked many full meals. After weeks of salads and roasted vegetables, we decided it was time to gather friends for a simple weeknight dinner. We invited two couples who have shared many meals and moments with us over the … Read more

This moist, light chocolate banana loaf is rich in flavor and perfect with afternoon tea or a cold glass of milk — and you wouldn’t guess it’s made without gluten, dairy, or eggs. Everyone should have a reliable chocolate banana loaf recipe that comes together in minutes and still tastes wonderful warm from the oven. … Read more

Instant Pot Dirty Rice turns a classic Creole favorite into a fast, flavorful pressure-cooker recipe. Serve it as a main dish or a hearty side. Dirty rice is simple to make in the Instant Pot and yields perfectly fluffy rice with savory sausage and aromatics. Does Dirty Rice Contain Liver? Why Use Frozen Vegetables? What … Read more

5 Minute Keto Individual Blondies A quick and easy recipe for single-serving keto blondies you can make in minutes using an air fryer or oven. Course: Dessert Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes Servings: 4 blondies Calories: 88kcal Ingredients 56 grams coconut flour (about 1/2 cup) 10 grams baking powder (about … Read more

This vibrant green broccoli and pea soup is packed with flavour and deliciously creamy thanks to peas, lemon and basil. Quick and easy to make, it’s a filling and nutritious lunch. 🍴Why you will love this recipe If you want a lunchtime soup that’s both nourishing and silky, this broccoli and pea soup delivers. Bright … Read more

These delicious gluten-free mince pies are made with a simple dough that produces melt-in-the-mouth tart cases, filled with traditional flavour from homemade or store-bought fruit mince. The perfect gluten-free Christmas treat! If Santa had to go gluten free, I think he’d be thrilled to find a couple of these gluten-free mince pies waiting for him … Read more

This old-fashioned Cracker Barrel Coca-Cola cake is rich with chocolate flavor and topped with a silky chocolate fudge frosting. Made mostly from pantry staples plus a can of cola used in both the cake and the icing, this classic Southern dessert yields a moist, dense double chocolate cake with a nostalgic flavor you’ll crave. Coca-Cola … Read more

Speckled with colorful rainbow bits, these funfetti cookies are a joyful treat. This easy recipe produces a buttery, sweet cookie similar in texture to a classic chocolate chip cookie, but instead of chips they’re dotted with vibrant sprinkles. The result is soft, chewy cookies with bright visual appeal and great flavor. What are Funfetti Cookies? … Read more

This no-knead crusty homemade bread is truly the real deal — crisp and crackly outside, soft and chewy inside. It looks like a loaf from a bakery, yet takes only about five minutes to mix and needs no kneading. It makes excellent sandwiches, soaks up soups and gravy beautifully, and freezes well. A perfectly formed … Read more