Creamy Cajun Chicken Stuffed Shells
Over winter break, my daughter and I decided to build a gingerbread house—but midway through decorating, we realized neither of us had lunch sorted. In...
Beef Meximelt Recipe
Last week, after a full afternoon of sorting the garage and sweeping leaves from the front porch, we all ended up in the kitchen sweaty,...
Delicious Chicken Piccata With Lemon Sauce
When my cousin Claire came over for our weekly kitchen catch-up, she brought a bag of fresh lemons from her backyard tree in full bloom....
Easy Crab Rangoon Bombs
One Friday evening after carpool drop-off, my daughter and her friend Mia announced they were planning a “movie night” in our living room. With no...
Quick Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
Last weekend, I had a house guest—Clara, my college roommate, in town for her niece’s graduation. We hadn’t shared a kitchen since our apartment days,...
Savory Florida Shrimp Pie
One breezy Saturday afternoon, I tagged along with my husband to the local marina in Florida, eager for fresh seafood and sunshine. Our tackle ended...
Slow Cooker Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Creamy Garlic Sauce
One rainy Saturday, while my husband tackled the garage and the kids binged cartoons, I craved comfort without turning on the oven. I dug up...
Creamy Cheesecake Fruit Salad
Last summer, my daughter’s neighborhood lemonade stand turned into a mini party when parents started dropping by with pitchers of iced tea and fresh berries....
No-Bake Strawberry Tiramisu
Last month, our little cooking club held its first summer-themed dessert night. It’s just five of us, neighbors and friends, who take turns hosting and...
Mouthwatering Caramel Brownie Cheesecake
A few months ago, my husband’s co-worker brought a sinfully rich dessert to a holiday potluck, layers of fudgy brownie, silky cheesecake, and caramel swirls...