Welcome to Cooking with Virginia!

Need inspo for healthy recipes? Cooking with Virginia is packed with real-life tips, cooking techniques, and good and good-for-you recipes.

Who wants sad food? No one. Recipes have to taste good! 

Here you’ll find a mix of indulgent and healthy recipes — food that I eat and make in my own kitchen (and sometimes on TV.)

As a result of my own wellness journey, I am an enthusiastic cheerleader for others seeking to make lifestyle changes in the interest of feeling healthier and happier, too. 

Bon Appétit, Y’all!

Virginia Willis

 
Baked Oat Pancake
Bread and Quickbreads
Virginia Willis

Baked Oat Pancake

In comparison to a bowl of spartan fruit and yogurt or a kid-friendly bowl of cereal, pancakes are usually a pretty decadent breakfast. Rich with

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Small Batch Pecan Macaroon
Sweet Treats and Desserts
Virginia Willis

Pecan Macaroons

These cookies are crispy, chewy, and buttery, yet made with only four ingredients. They’re gluten-free and dairy-free if you need it, and so good you

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