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Eating in Moderation

Welcome to my kitchen, where I believe in savoring every bite.

My goal is to provide you with irresistible salads, soups, and sweet treats that strike that perfect balance between healthy and indulgence.

Valentine's Day Recipes

From festive baked goods to shareable desserts, these Valentine’s Day treats are easy to make and perfect for celebrating the holiday.

  • A Chocolate Chip Cookie Cup decorated with Valentine's Day sprinkles.
    ​Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups
  • A strawberry dipped in white chocolate with a dark chocolate drizzle in a Valentine paper cupcake liner surrounded by other dipped and decorated strawberries.
    How to Make Valentine Strawberries
  • The pretzel hugs made with Valentine's Day m&ms and sprinkles.
    Pretzel Hugs
  • A chocolate dipped strawberry on a piece of parchment paper surrounded by other chocolate covered strawberries.
    How Long Do Chocolate Covered Strawberries Last In The Fridge
  • A pie plate with a No Bake Cherry Pie. There is a stack of small dessert plates in the background and a dish of cherry pie filling.
    No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie
  • A stack of 2 espresso brownies on a white place. The top brownie has a bite taken out of it.
    Fudgy Homemade Espresso Brownies Recipe
  • Nestle Toll House Cookie Bars on a piece of parchment paper, that have been cut into squares.
    Nestle Toll House Cookie Bar Recipe
  • A strawberry shortcake made with fresh strawberries, Cool Whip, and dessert shells.
    How To Make Strawberry Shortcake With Dessert Shells

Trending Recipes

Want to see what everyone is whipping up in their kitchens? These are the most popular recipes from my site.

  • A bowl of pasta fagioli soup featuring pasta and endless vegetables!
    Italian Pasta Fagioli
  • A cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting on a serving spatula.
    Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream
  • A bowl of navy bean soup with a gold spoon dipped into the broth resting on the bowl rim.
    Hearty Stovetop Navy Bean Soup Recipe with Ham
  • A white ramekin filled with seasoned soup crackers.
    Easy Seasoned Snack and Soup Cracker Recipe
  • A bowl of loaded baked potato soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon and green onion slices.
    Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Slow Cooker Recipe)
  • A ladle full of Panera Vegetable Soup.
    Panera Vegetable Soup Recipe
  • A piece of pumpkin bread with a bite taken out of it to expose the moist texture of the bread.
    Libby’s Pumpkin Bread Recipe
  • A large white soup bowl sitting in front of a crockpot, filled with Cabbage Roll Soup.
    Recipe for Stuffed Cabbage Soup

Recent Recipes

  • Fantasy Fudge Recipe
  • Homemade Eggnog
  • A Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Icing on a spatula.
    Tik Tok Cinnamon Roll Recipe
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
  • Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
  • A Witch Hat Cookie made from a Hershey's kiss and an Oreo and decorated with Halloween sprinkles.
    Witch Hat Cookies
  • A piece of pumpkin coffee cake topped with cinnamon glaze on a small serving plate.
    Pumpkin Coffee Cake
  • A loaf of banana nut bread that has been sliced and placed on a large serving platter.
    Banana Nut Bread
  • Pumpkin Bars with cream cheese frosting on a serving plate.
    Libby's Pumpkin Bars Recipe
  • Thirty-five of the best banana bread recipes you can find!
    Banana Bread Recipes
  • A loaf of Pumpkin Banana Bread on a cutting boards that has been cut into slices.
    Pumpkin Banana Bread
  • A Banana Zucchini Muffin with the muffin wrapper peeled away to reveal the inside texture of the muffin.
    Banana Zucchini Muffins

Natalie Booras, Photographer and Recipe Creator

Hi! I'm Natalie. I started my journey in the food blogging world as a photographer. Now, I test recipes in my kitchen for you and for my clients. So happy you're here!

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Sweets

From cakes that steal the show to cookies that melt in your mouth, there's a wide array of delectable desserts to satisfy every craving.

Many of these homemade desserts have been passed down to me through handwritten recipe cards.

  • A Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffin on a small white plate.
    Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins
  • A pink frosted Lofthouse sugar cookie decorated with sprinkles and sitting on a wire cooling rack.
    Lofthouse Sugar Cookie Recipe
  • A bowl of peach cobbler topped with biscuits and cinnamon sugar.
    Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe with Frozen Peaches
  • A piece of pumpkin bread with a bite taken out of it to expose the moist texture of the bread.
    Libby’s Pumpkin Bread Recipe
  • Blueberry Coffee Cake on a plate with a fork getting a bite out of the corner.
    Blueberry Buttermilk Coffee Cake Recipe with Crumb Topping
  • A jar of opened strawberry freezer jam with a serving spoon sticking out of it,
    Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe
  • Three slices of golden brown banana bread stacked on top of eachother.
    Banana Bread Recipe (No Baking Soda)
  • A Cinnamon Roll with Cream Cheese Icing on a spatula.
    Tik Tok Cinnamon Roll Recipe

See more sweet recipes →

Salads

From classic garden salads to creamy potato wonders, and zesty coleslaw to sweet fruit blends, it's all here.

Find salads of all types that can be served as main entrees and sides to complement any meal.

  • A serving of warm potato salad in a white bowl. The potato salad is topped with bacon bits, green onions and chopped parsley.
    Warm Potato Salad Recipe
  • A white serving bowl filled with creamy bacon egg salad.
    Bacon Egg Salad
  • A spoonful of broccoli salads with craisins hovering over a glass bowl full of the salad.
    Broccoli Salad with Craisins
  • A small white bowl filled with fruit salad garnished with 3 maraschino cherries.
    Fruit Salad With Condensed Milk
  • A serving bowl of Smashed Potato Salad topped with fresh dill and parsley.
    Smashed Potato Salad
  • A grape salad with a walnut brown sugar topping in a serving bowl.
    Grape Salad
  • A glass jar of Caesar Dressing with a spoon in it.
    Caesar Salad Dressing Recipe Without Anchovies
  • A wooden tablespoon filled with the dry Italian Seasoning mix for the salad dressing.
    Italian Salad Dressing Mix Recipe

See more salad recipes →

Soups

We've got something to warm every heart and belly. Dive into a comforting bowl of brothy goodness or savor the creamy embrace of a hearty stew.

From classic recipes, to staple seasonings and broths, this soup category is a haven for all your comfort food cravings.

  • A ladle full of Panera Vegetable Soup.
    Panera Vegetable Soup Recipe
  • How to Thicken Soup Without Flour or Cornstarch
  • A bowl of pasta fagioli soup featuring pasta and endless vegetables!
    Italian Pasta Fagioli
  • A large white soup bowl sitting in front of a crockpot, filled with Cabbage Roll Soup.
    Recipe for Stuffed Cabbage Soup
  • A white ramekin filled with seasoned soup crackers.
    Easy Seasoned Snack and Soup Cracker Recipe
  • A white soup crock with handles filled with chicken noodle soup featuring carrots, celery, shredded chicken and wide egg noodles.
    Panera Bread Chicken Noodle Soup (Copycat Recipe)
  • A bowl of loaded baked potato soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon and green onion slices.
    Easy Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Slow Cooker Recipe)
  • A bowl of Broccoli Cheese soup topped with shredded cheese.
    Quick and Easy One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

See more soup recipes →

Recently Updated Recipes

  • Baked Sweet Potato Casserole topped with toasted marshmallows.
    How Long Can Sweet Potato Casserole Sit Out? 
  • A wheel of baked brie cheese topped with raspberry jam, honey, walnuts, and fresh thyme.
    Baked Brie Recipe with Jam
  • A bowl of hot cocoa dip topped with marshmallows and a sprinkle of cocoa.
    Hot Cocoa Dip
  • A cold asparagus salad in a large serving bowl.
    Cold Asparagus Salad
  • A glass jar of Caesar Dressing with a spoon in it.
    Is Caesar Dressing Gluten and Dairy Free?
  • A Lemon Loaf with lemon glaze on a rectangular serving platter.
    Lemon Loaf Recipe
  • A No Bake Key Lime Pie in a graham cracker crust. The pie is topped with swirls of whipped cream, lime wheels and sprinkled with friesh lime zest.
    Eagle Brand No Bake Key Lime Pie Recipe
  • A spicy margarita on the rocks made with 1800 tequila and garnished with a lime wheel.
    1800 Tequila Margarita Recipe

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Welcome!

Hi, I'm Natalie!
I'm a home cook, food photographer and blogger, wife, and mom of twins who believes great meals don’t have to be complicated. On Salads, Soups & Sweets, I share easy, family-friendly recipes made with everyday ingredients.

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Popular

  • A plate of warm apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
    Apple Crisp
  • A Golden Graham cereal s'mores bar on a piece of parchment paper.
    Golden Graham Bars
  • Pecan rolls with a gooey caramel topping on a baking sheet.
    Pecan Rolls
  • A collage of some of the recipes included in the post.
    34 Dessert Recipes With Marshmallows

Seasonal

  • A slice of banana pudding with a bite taken from the corner of the piece to show the layers.
    Banana Pudding with Cream Cheese (No Bake Recipe)
  • A pie plate with a No Bake Cherry Pie. There is a stack of small dessert plates in the background and a dish of cherry pie filling.
    No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Pie
  • A cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting on a serving spatula.
    Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream
  • A bowl of peach cobbler topped with biscuits and cinnamon sugar.
    Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe with Frozen Peaches

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