Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Two weekends ago, I finally tackled the scary hallway closet I’d been avoiding for months. I bribed myself with the promise of a sweet reward...
Strawberry Mousse Pie
Two weekends ago, I hosted a small tea party for my daughter’s classmates to celebrate the end of their school year. I wanted a dessert...
Bourbon BBQ Meatball Subs
One Friday evening, after a long week at the office, I came home determined to surprise my family with something hearty for our movie night....
Crunchy Cheese Bacon Doritos Chicken
One Friday evening after a long week at the office, I was staring at the pantry, desperate for something exciting but not exhausting. The kids...
Loaded Surf And Turf Fries
One summer night, after a long day at the office, my family begged me to skip the usual weeknight routine and “make something fun.” We...
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes
The first time I brought these pancakes to our weekend breakfast table, the whole house smelled like a little diner tucked into a side street...
No Bake Haystack Cookies
A few summers ago, I was helping out at a small-town fundraiser held in our church basement. It was one of those potluck-style evenings where...
Mummy Hot Dogs
One October evening, I was helping out at our town’s little community center, where they host a pumpkin-decorating night for kids. The place was buzzing...
Pumpkin Cheese Ball
One October evening, I was helping decorate for our community’s little fall festival at the town square. Someone had set out a big hay bale,...
Halloween Vampire Blood Punch
A few Halloweens ago, we were at a friend’s apartment party, and someone served a punch that looked like it came straight out of a...