Crab Fettuccine Alfredo
Years ago, after graduation, a few friends and I packed our cars and headed for a tiny beach town a few hours away. No strict...
Easter Oreo Cookie Casserole
Years ago, my town hosted an Easter festival that became the highlight of the season for everyone. It wasn’t just the egg hunts or the...
Baked Burrito Casserole
Last Saturday, I was chatting with my neighbor, a fellow food lover, when the topic of comfort food came up. She was reminiscing about the...
S’mores Crack Graham Bars
When my son was three years old, most of our grocery trips involved a lot of pointing at cereal mascots and strategic snack negotiations. But...
Refreshing Peach Lemonade
The other day, as I was strolling through my neighborhood farmers’ market, I couldn’t resist picking up a basket of ripe, juicy peaches. The scent...
Baked Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas
It was during one of our family gatherings, where everyone brings something to the table—literally and figuratively—that I found myself playing with some of my...
Reese’s Peanut Butter Balls
The neighborhood kids were over at my house last weekend, running around the yard and laughing as they played. Between games, they often find themselves...
Chicken Bacon Ranch Roll-Ups
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to visit an orphanage with a few colleagues from my company. We wanted to bring some joy...
Sourdough Starter
One day, I visited an old college friend who now lives in a quiet, woodsy town just outside Portland. She’s one of those people whose...
Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs
A few weekends ago, I decided to make a batch of these Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs for a small get-together with my neighbors. My kids...