Creamy Honeynut Squash Bisque – Easy, Light & Comforting Soup
My niece, all of twelve years old, asked why I couldn’t just roast the honeynut squash with the skin on. I stared at her, then … Read more
Guest-Favorite Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice and Cranberries
The neighborhood Friendsgiving potluck was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing their signature dishes—Meredith’s famous green bean casserole, Dave’s … Read more
Best Crisp Harvest Apple Pecan Salad Recipe for Fall
I was at the farmers market last October, juggling a bag of Honeycrisps and a squash that felt like it weighed ten pounds, when the … Read more
Spooky Candy Apple Halloween Cocktail – Easy Festive Drink Recipe
This was supposed to be a shimmering, jewel-toned punch for a small Halloween gathering. I had the pomegranate juice, the star anise, the plan for … Read more
Cozy Butternut Squash and Sage Soup: Easy Homemade Recipe
There used to be a tiny farm-to-table café tucked behind a used bookstore in my neighborhood called The Gathered Table. When they closed suddenly three … Read more
Creamy Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili – Easy 30-Min Prep
I was standing in my pantry last Tuesday, staring at a bag of dried white beans I’d bought on a whim three months ago, when … Read more
Easy Pumpkin Fruit Tray with Creamy Honey Yogurt Dip
I was standing in line at the hardware store, holding a new garbage disposal I had no idea how to install, when the woman in … Read more
Kid-Approved Candy Corn Pumpkin Seed Trail Mix: Easy Fall Snack
My sister-in-law, Jen, wasn’t making a big deal of it. I’d stopped by to drop off a book I’d borrowed, and this sweet-salty smell hit … Read more
Kid-Friendly Monster Mash Halloween Charcuterie Board
My husband had refused Halloween-themed food for years. A decade, at least. He’d make this face—a sort of wince mixed with pity—whenever I’d suggest turning … Read more
Easy Lighter White Chocolate Halloween Popcorn Hands
It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday in October, and I was hit with the weirdest craving—I wanted to make something spooky, but I … Read more