Easy One-Bowl Banana Bread: Best Budget-Friendly Recipe
It was 10:47 PM on a random Wednesday, and I needed banana bread right then. Not the kind of need where you think, “Oh, that … Read more
Cozy Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs: Easy Recipe
My friend Jen asked why I couldn’t just toss the chicken thighs in the air fryer without all the brining and resting steps. I started … Read more
Best Turkey Pumpkin Chili Recipe for a Crowd
Introduction The neighborhood chili cook-off was in three days and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing their secret family recipes—the kind that had … Read more
Easy 15-Minute Spring Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
I was at the farmers’ market last spring, staring down a pile of the most beautiful, knobby, locally-grown garlic scapes I’d ever seen. The woman … Read more
Cozy Slow Cooker Venison Chili for Hunting Season
This was supposed to be a simple beef stew. I had the carrots diced, the potatoes cubed, and the oven preheating to a steady 350°F. … Read more
Easy Beef Wellington for a Cozy Thanksgiving
There used to be a tiny French bistro tucked away on a side street in Portland, called Le Petit Chêne, that made a Beef Wellington … Read more
Easy Lighter Make-Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole
I was standing in the frozen foods aisle last November, staring at a bag of pre-diced sweet potatoes, when the smell hit me. Not from … Read more
Easy Savory Ranch Christmas Chex Mix: The Best Holiday Snack
I wasn’t expecting snack mix advice from my accountant, but there I was, waiting for my tax appointment, watching him pour a bag of pretzels … Read more
Homemade Gingerbread Latte That Tastes Better Than Starbucks
Lily wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by her place on a rainy Tuesday morning to pick up a book I’d loaned her months … Read more
Easy Limoncello Spritz: The Perfect 5-Minute Celebration Drink
Let’s be real for a second. I’m not someone who naturally gravitates toward sweet, citrusy cocktails. Give me something dry, herbal, or a little bitter, … Read more