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
Family-Favorite Cherries in the Snow: Easy 20-Minute Dessert
I was sitting on my back porch last spring, half-listening to my neighbor Mrs. Gable complain about her hydrangeas, when she suddenly switched gears and … Read more
Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings: Easy Fall Recipe
This was supposed to be a completely different dinner. I had this grand plan for a roasted chicken with all the trimmings—a proper Sunday affair … Read more
Easy Overnight Cinnamon Roll Casserole with Cream Cheese Glaze
This was supposed to be a from-scratch yeasted cinnamon roll situation. I had the butter softening on the counter, the yeast proofing in its little … Read more
Easy Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Puff Pastry Lids
My neighbor Jen wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to grab a book she’d promised to lend me, and the smell hit me … Read more
Easy Lighter Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Cranberry Balsamic
I’m not supposed to play favorites with recipes, but honestly, roasted Brussels sprouts have held a special place in my kitchen for years. It started … Read more
Easy Copycat Starbucks Peppermint Mocha in 5 Minutes
It was a Tuesday afternoon, and I was getting my car’s oil changed—a task I usually dread. I was sitting in the waiting room of … Read more
Perfect Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Horseradish Sauce
My brother asked why I couldn’t just sear the beef tenderloin whole and slice it after roasting, instead of fussing with tying it into neat … Read more