Best Christmas Morning Cinnamon Roll Casserole
This was supposed to be a slow, quiet Christmas morning. The plan was simple—cinnamon rolls from a can, baked fresh while everyone opened presents. But … Read more
Best Easy Thanksgiving Stuffing Muffins Recipe
My sister asked why I couldn’t just bake the stuffing in muffin tins instead of wrestling with a giant casserole dish every Thanksgiving. I started … Read more
Easy Spiced Pear Cranberry Crisp: Best Crowd-Pleasing Dessert
I was standing in the frozen foods aisle of our local grocery store last November, staring at a bag of frozen mixed berries, when the … Read more
Creamy Crockpot Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes: Easy Kid-Approved Recipe
Last November, I was wrestling with a ten-pound bag of russets, a spluttering stovetop, and a turkey that seemed to be roasting in slow motion. … Read more
Cozy Thanksgiving Hand Turkey Sugar Cookies – Easy Homemade Recipe
My older brother claimed to hate sugar cookies for twenty-seven years. Twenty-seven years of birthday parties, bake sales, and holiday platters where he’d politely decline, … Read more
Quick Baked Brie with Easy Cranberry Compote
The holiday party was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten I was supposed to bring an appetizer. Not just any appetizer—something that looked like … Read more
Easy Apple Cider Brined Roast Turkey: Best Holiday Recipe
My brother-in-law Mark asked why I couldn’t just skip the overnight brining and pour apple cider right over the turkey before roasting. I started to … Read more
Easy Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon – The Best Side
This was supposed to be a honey-glazed salmon night. I had the filets thawing on the counter, a brand-new bottle of fancy honey I’d picked … Read more
Easy Leftover Turkey Pot Pie – Best Wholesome Recipe
There used to be a tiny café tucked behind a used bookstore in Portland called The Gilded Carrot that made a turkey pot pie that … Read more
Cozy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust
It was the middle of October, and I was at my wits’ end trying to find a specific kind of molasses for a different recipe. … Read more