Chewy Brown Butter Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies
I wasn’t expecting baking advice from my accountant, but there I was, stuck in his office on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, listening to him describe … Read more
Wholesome Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Red Wine: Easy & Hearty
A neighbor asked me why I couldn’t just pour the whole bottle of wine into the slow cooker instead of bothering with that fancy deglazing … Read more
Best Easy Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie Bites for Kids
The woman at the community garden stall watched me fumbling with a bag of cranberries, trying to balance it with a wedge of brie and … Read more
Cozy Leftover Ham and Bean Soup with Ham Bone
The neighborhood cookie exchange was in twelve hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate French macarons, perfectly piped gingerbread houses, and … Read more
Savory Homemade Teriyaki Venison Jerky: Easy Best Recipe
My hunting buddy Mark had claimed to hate venison jerky for a solid decade. “Too gamey,” he’d say, waving away the bag I’d offer on … Read more
Easy Garlic Herb Butter Prime Rib Roast (Reverse Sear)
I was standing in the middle of the spice aisle at my local grocery store last Tuesday, staring at a jar of dried rosemary like … Read more
Best Easy Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake Recipe for Fall
The church potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. It was the annual Fall Harvest supper, the one where Margaret brings her mile-high … Read more
Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Crostini Best Easy Appetizer
I was standing in the frozen foods aisle of my local grocery store last December, half-listening to a Mariah Carey song playing overhead, when a … Read more
Perfect Peppermint Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust Recipe
There used to be a tiny bakery tucked between a laundromat and a vintage shop three blocks from my first apartment that made a peppermint … Read more
Easy Crispy Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes Recipe
There used to be a tiny wine bar tucked away on a side street in Portland, called The Cork & Clover, that made the most … Read more