Soup

Poblano Chicken Cheese Soup

Edie
Two winters ago, my neighbor, Mrs. Contreras, brought over a bowl of steaming green soup after hearing my kids had caught a cold. She’s lived...
Cake

Italian Lemon Cream Cake

Edie
One rainy afternoon, my son and daughter were busy making homemade cards for their grandparents, their laughter filling the house as they crafted colorful designs....
Main Courses

Taco Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Edie
Back in college, Thursday nights were unofficial “make-something-from-nothing” dinners at our shared apartment. Four of us, broke and hungry, would raid our cupboards, pitch in...
Main Courses

Sour Cream Noodle Bake

Edie
I spent a weekend at my cousin’s farmhouse last fall, tucked away on a quiet road with fields rolling out in every direction. It was...
Animals

Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce

Edie
On a humid summer afternoon, I stopped by my neighbor’s backyard barbecue—a yearly gathering that always promised bold flavors and friendly banter. There was a...