by Rita Anthony | Mar 6, 2026 | Desserts & Snacks, Friday Faves
Sometimes the simplest things are the most satisfying. If you’ve never tried banana “nice cream,” you’re in for a treat. It’s creamy, naturally sweet and made from just one main ingredient: frozen bananas. When blended, they transform into a soft, smooth texture that...
by Rita Anthony | Feb 27, 2026 | Friday Faves
For this week’s Friday Fave, I’m keeping it simple and satisfying with savory baked sweet potato fries. These come out beautifully caramelized with slightly darkened, rustic edges when baked on parchment paper, no frying, just bold flavor and great texture. They’re...
by Rita Anthony | Feb 20, 2026 | Friday Faves
This week I’m loving something simple, crunchy and completely oil-free, Savory Oat Crackers. They’re made with pantry staples, baked thin until crisp and sturdy enough for dips, spreads or crumbling over soup. No refined flour, no added oil, just whole ingredients...
by Rita Anthony | Feb 13, 2026 | Friday Faves
At first glance, it looks like something savory, smoky, maybe even a little unexpected. But this week’s favorite isn’t meat. It’s not processed. And there’s no oil involved. Meet Oil-Free Tofu Jerky, chewy, deeply flavorful and surprisingly satisfying. Thin slices of...
by Rita Anthony | Jan 30, 2026 | Friday Faves
Happy Friday! It’s Friday Faves time and today’s pick is one of those snacks that quietly wins you over after the first bite. Dry-Roasted Green Peas. Crunchy, protein-rich and surprisingly satisfying. When we say dry-roasted, we’re talking about dried green peas, the...
by Rita Anthony | Jan 28, 2026 | Friday Faves
Today’s Friday Faves is all about letting simple ingredients do the work. This lemony white bean salad comes together easily, with bright, clean flavors and no oil or broth needed. Lemony White Bean Salad Serves 2–3 You’ll need: 2 cups cooked white beans (cannellini...
