Juicy Bacon Cheddar Onion Bombs
Last fall, my husband’s cousins came over for an impromptu backyard gathering, one of those crisp afternoons when football plays in the background and the...
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Flatbread
Last Saturday, after spending the morning trimming back the garden and finally pulling out the tomato plants that had long given up, I looked up...
Nashville Hot Oven-Fried Chicken
The first time I attempted a Nashville-style hot chicken, it was purely by accident. We had a few friends over for a casual Sunday dinner,...
Cheddar Crab And Shrimp Mini Quiches
One day, my husband asked me to bring a “fancy but easy” finger food for his office potluck. My first reaction? An eye-roll. The man...
Chickpea, Beet And Feta Salad With Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette Beetroot
It happened one afternoon when we had nothing but odds and ends in the fridge. I was already in my third week of trying to...
Creamy Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
One chilly Saturday morning, my kitchen smelled like cinnamon and strong coffee while the kids scrambled around asking for “something cozy” for breakfast. I was...
Peaches And Cream Breakfast Bake
Last August, during our short stay at a friend’s peach orchard in the countryside, mornings had a way of stretching out in the best way....
No-Bake Cheesecake Rice Krispies Treats
My daughter came home last Friday with a handwritten recipe card from her best friend Mia. It was smudged at the corners, dotted with doodles,...
Buttery Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake
A few weeks ago, I brought this Strawberry Pineapple Pound Cake to our monthly cooking club. We meet at Diane’s house, she’s the one with...
No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie
Last Saturday, my sister-in-law came over with barely an hour’s notice, asking if we could throw together a little lunch for her birthday. Nothing formal,...