Lightened-Up Christmas Tree Brownie Dip: Easy Holiday Treat
This was supposed to be a layered chocolate cheesecake. I had it all planned out—the graham cracker crust, the rich filling, the whole nine yards. … Read more
Cozy Jiffy Corn Casserole with Cheddar – Easy & Cheesy
I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from the gas company, but there I was, waiting to pay my bill, listening to the woman behind the counter … Read more
Easy Witch Finger Cookies for a Spooky Halloween Fun
“Why can’t we just use the almond slivers for the fingernails?” my nephew asked, watching me lay out a complicated array of piping tips and … Read more
Cozy Acorn Squash Soup with Brown Butter – Best Easy Recipe
It was 11:47 PM on a random Tuesday, and I had a bone-deep craving for something warm, savory, and deeply orange. I didn’t have the … Read more
Quick Black Velvet Cupcakes with Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
The woman at the craft store checkout watched me load my basket with black food coloring, orange sprinkles, and a bag of shiny candy eyes. … Read more
Classic Russian Tea Cake Cookies – Easy Homemade Treat
My Aunt Carol had claimed to hate powdered sugar for as long as I could remember. “It’s just messy,” she’d say, waving a hand at … Read more
Wholesome Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Streusel
The Friendsgiving potluck was in six hours and I had completely forgotten. I mean, I’d remembered to RSVP — enthusiastically, even — but somehow the … Read more
Cozy Candy Corn Jello Cups: 3 Easy Steps
I was digging through my pantry last Tuesday, looking for a bag of unpopped popcorn kernels I swore I’d seen, when my fingers brushed against … Read more
Easy Crockpot Potato Soup with Cheddar and Chives
There used to be a tiny diner off Highway 12 called The Copper Kettle that made a potato soup so creamy, so perfectly salty, so … Read more
Spooky Halloween Deviled Eggs with Olive Spiders
My neighbor, Carol, wasn’t trying to make anything special. I’d stopped by to return her hedge clippers, and the smell of paprika and something tangy … Read more