Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Cinnamon
The Thanksgiving potluck at my neighbor Clara’s house was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten I was supposed to bring the cranberry sauce. Not … Read more
Lightened-Up Marry Me Chicken Soup with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I had refused to make Marry Me Chicken in any form for years. Years! Every time someone mentioned that viral dish, I’d roll my eyes … Read more
Quick Spiced Mulled Wine for Friendsgiving
It was 10:47 PM on a random Wednesday in early November, and I was wide awake, staring at the ceiling. The craving hit me out … Read more
Quick Classic Pumpkin Pie with Maple Whipped Cream
An older woman at the community garden watched me fumbling with a butternut squash, trying to figure out if it was ripe. She didn’t say … Read more
Cozy Crockpot Cheddar Broccoli Soup: Easy 30-Minute Recipe
My roommate asked why I couldn’t just dump everything in the crockpot and walk away. We were standing in the kitchen, me with a chef’s … Read more
Best Sweet Corn Casserole with Jalapeño & Cheddar: Easy Recipe
It was 11:47 PM on a random Tuesday, and I was staring into the fridge like it held the secrets to the universe. The craving … Read more
Loaded Crockpot Potato Soup with Bacon: Easy Party Favorite
My neighbor Rosa watched me hauling a heavy slow cooker out of my car trunk one Saturday morning and didn’t say anything at first. Then … Read more
Perfect Herb Roasted Turkey Breast Recipe
My husband had claimed for years that he didn’t like turkey breast. Too dry, he’d say. Bland. A waste of a good oven space. Then, … Read more
Lightened-Up Birthday Sheet Cake with Rainbow Sprinkle Buttercream
My neighbor’s grandmother, a woman named Rosa who had a way of filling a room without raising her voice, saw me wrestling with a piping … Read more
Lighter Maple Bourbon Friendsgiving Punch: Easy Holiday Recipe
Let me just say it: this punch is a total game-changer for holiday entertaining. I mean, we all love a good festive cocktail, but sometimes … Read more