Spooky Spiderweb Nutella Brownies: Easy Halloween Dessert
The Halloween potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. I mean, I’d remembered to buy a costume—a last-minute ghost situation involving an old … Read more
Cozy Black Velvet Ghost Cupcakes: Easy Halloween Treat
My neighbor, a retired baker named Gloria, watched me wrestling with a bag of flour on my front porch one October afternoon. I was trying … Read more
Best Easy Crunchy Roasted Garlic Parmesan Pumpkin Seeds
It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday in October, and I had just finished carving the most lopsided jack-o’-lantern you’ve ever seen. The kitchen … Read more
Kid-Approved Mummy Pigs in a Blanket with Easy Spicy Mustard
My son Liam swore he hated pigs in a blanket. For three solid years. Every birthday party, every school event, every time they appeared on … Read more
Healthy Meal Prep Chicken Rice Bowls: Easy 5-Day Lunch
My friend Jen asked me last week why I couldn’t just throw all the chicken and veggies in one pan and call it a day. … Read more
Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Is the Best 15-Minute Dinner
This was supposed to be a lemon herb salmon situation. I had the fillets thawing on the counter, a beautiful bunch of dill, and this … Read more
Ultimate Classic Birthday Cake: Easy Party Recipe
I wasn’t expecting to get cake-baking advice from my accountant, but there I was, knee-deep in tax receipts, listening to Mr. Henderson describe exactly how … Read more
Cozy Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Soup – Best Easy Fall Recipe
My neighbor wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to grab a book I’d lent her months ago, and the smell hit me before … Read more
Best Zucchini Walnut Bread Recipe – Easy Homemade
The neighborhood block party was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate dishes—I saw Mrs. Patterson from three doors … Read more
Cozy Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Easy Recipe)
My neighbor, an older woman named Carol who grows tomatoes that taste like candy, watched me hauling a bag of potatoes up my front steps … Read more