Smoky Maple Beef Jerky
I met a retired truck driver named Hank while waiting in line at the small-town butcher shop last winter. We both reached for the last...
Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake
A few evenings ago, while I was waiting in line at our town’s small grocery store, I struck up a conversation with the young cashier....
Grilled Chicken And Broccoli Bowls With Creamy Garlic Sauce
Last spring, I was volunteering at a small Saturday clean-up along the walking trail near the lake. A couple of us—neighbors, parents, even a retired...
Million Dollar Bacon Goat Cheese Appetizer Log
One Saturday afternoon, I was standing in the snack aisle at our local grocery store, staring at a row of crackers, wondering what appetizer I...
Bolognese Gnocchi Bake
Weeks ago, I stopped by a small Italian deli on my way home from work to pick up a loaf of bread for dinner. While...
Brownie Sundae Cheesecake
The other afternoon, I was waiting in line at the grocery store when the clerk scanned a box of brownie mix and grinned at me....
Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf
It was one of those weekday evenings when I came home from the office, dropped my bag on the counter, and immediately thought about dinner....
Fried Cabbage With Bacon
One of my favorite weeknight victories in the kitchen came on a night when I had nothing planned, and everyone in the house was already...
Cool And Creamy Peppermint Patties
One December evening, after a long day at the office juggling end-of-year reports, I found myself standing in my kitchen with the soft hum of...
Air Fryer Ranch-Crusted Chicken Bites
I first made these chicken bites on a Tuesday evening after a long, unpredictable day at the office. Our printer had jammed right before an...