Easy Eggnog French Toast Bake for Christmas Morning
There used to be a little bed-and-breakfast tucked away on a side street in Williamsburg, Virginia, that made the most incredible baked French toast I’ve … Read more
Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes with Whipped Cream
I was supposed to be making a proper strawberry shortcake—the kind with the big, biscuit-like scones, layers of macerated berries, and towering piles of cream. … Read more
Kid-Approved Small-Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies: Easy Best Recipe
I wasn’t expecting to get baking advice from my accountant, of all people. But there I was, sitting in his cramped office on a rainy … Read more
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Cream Cheese and Ranch
It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday in March, and I had a very specific, almost violent craving for something hot, cheesy, and spicy. … Read more
Romantic Charcuterie Board for Two with Fig Jam
My friend Jenny asked why I couldn’t just throw everything on one big board instead of fussing with two separate ones. We were planning a … Read more
Best Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Pecan Crust
Introduction My neighbor Rosa watched me struggle with a wobbly pumpkin pie crust for what felt like an hour last Thanksgiving. She didn’t say anything … Read more
Easy Leftover Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry
The church potluck was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten. Not just forgotten—I’d blocked it out, the way you do with dental appointments and … Read more
Lighter Creamy White Chicken Chili Perfect for Friendsgiving
My friend Jenna had sworn off white chicken chili for years. “It’s always a gloppy, heavy mess,” she’d announce every time someone suggested it for … Read more
Budget-Friendly Slow Cooker Leftover Turkey Chili
I was standing in my pantry last Tuesday, staring at three cans of diced tomatoes I’d bought on sale two weeks ago, when the smell … Read more
Cozy Cheesy Butternut Squash Casserole with Easy Streusel Topping
There used to be a tiny farm-to-table place tucked behind a used bookstore in Hudson, New York, called The Gilded Onion. They made a butternut … Read more