St. Patrick’s Day Brownie Trifle
Last March, during our annual St. Patrick’s Day potluck at the community center, I decided to bring something a little unexpected. Everyone usually goes for...
Crispy Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Fries
On a breezy Saturday afternoon, my nephew and niece dropped by unexpectedly, dragging their scooters into the kitchen and asking for something “crunchy but healthy.”...
Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake
Last Mother’s Day, we hosted brunch at our place. My sister brought flowers, Dad was on coffee duty, and I decided to try something light...
Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes
The kitchen was a whirlwind on the morning of our backyard barbecue. My husband had the grill fired up, our neighbor popped over with his...
Brown Sugar And Bacon Baked Beans
On a rainy Saturday afternoon, the kind where shoes pile by the door and conversations drift lazily over coffee, my brother dropped by with a...
Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Cups
During a weekend visit from my niece and nephew, I wanted to treat them to something sweet but not overly heavy. My niece, who’s going...
Korean Beef Sloppy Joes
Two weeks into my self-declared “use-what’s-in-the-fridge” challenge, I stood in my kitchen eyeing half a bottle of hoisin sauce, an unopened pack of brioche rolls,...
Caldillo de Chile Verde
There are certain smells that can anchor you right back into your childhood kitchen. For me, it’s the earthy aroma of roasted green chiles and...
Raising Cane’s Chicken Finger Sauce
A few months ago, I invited my best friend over for a casual Saturday lunch, just the two of us catching up over some homemade...
Jalapeño Popper Meatballs
The snow came faster than expected that Saturday. By noon, we were completely snowed in—me, my two siblings, and my niece, who was bouncing off...