Carrot Cake Cookies
It happened on a quiet afternoon when I spotted a few slightly limp carrots in the back of the fridge. Not enough for soup, not...
Kentucky Cream Pull Candy
Some recipes find their way into your routine without fanfare. This one did just that. I wasn’t searching for a “heritage” candy or trying to...
Fried Olives With Garlic Aioli
A few summers ago, I stumbled across a tiny bistro in Lisbon that served the most unexpected appetizer—fried olives. They arrived at the table in...
Ham And Scalloped Potatoes
It all came together during a weekend I hadn’t planned to cook anything at all. I’d invited a few friends over to help clear out...
No Bake Lemon Pie Recipe
One summer afternoon, the sun was blazing and the last thing I wanted was to stand over a hot stove. I had promised dessert for...
Mama’s Cornbread Dressing Recipe
The scent of sautéed onions and celery in butter hits differently when it’s coming from a big family kitchen during the holidays. I remember helping...
Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bites
When I made these Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bites for a neighborhood bake sale, I wasn’t expecting them to disappear faster than anything else on the table....
Baked Italian Sub Sandwiches
I was digging through my fridge one Saturday afternoon, trying to piece together something satisfying without having to head to the store. You know that...
Golden Crispy Cauliflower Bites
The cauliflower almost didn’t make it. It was one of those grocery buys—good intentions, no real plan. For a few days, it just sat in...
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Twists
I found a handful of leftover cookie dough in the fridge on an afternoon and I suddenly decided to make a classic fridge. But halfway...