Sloppy Joe Casserole
On a chilly Friday night after a long week, my neighbor popped by unexpectedly with her two kids in tow. The kids were bouncing with...
Marie Biscuit Choc-Chip Icebox Cake
During one of those rare lazy weekends when the whole family was home and the weather was too hot for the oven, I need something...
Giant Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie
During a weekend at my sister’s house, her kids threw an impromptu game night with their friends. It turned into a full-on celebration filled with...
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Wraps
One Thursday evening, I was staring at the fridge like it might magically hand me dinner. I had half a rotisserie chicken, some leftover bacon...
Sticky Honey Garlic Ribs
I’ve made ribs more times than I can count, but these sticky honey garlic ribs? Oh, they earned a spot on our dinner table fast....
Biscoff Caramel Cookie Butter Cheesecake
My youngest had a birthday last month, and instead of the usual cake, she asked for “something creamy, cookie-ish, and different.” Challenge accepted. I’d been...
Dorito Casserole
Last summer, while hosting a casual backyard barbecue, my friend’s kid wandered into the kitchen asking if I could make something “super cheesy and crunchy.”...
Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Bites With Crunch Topping
On the last day of school, my youngest came home with a handwritten card and an empty stomach—he and his classmates had “forgotten” to eat...
Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Chicken
We hosted a backyard barbecue for our daughter’s end-of-school celebration. One of her classmates showed up late, holding a foil-wrapped plate and a big grin....
One-Pan Chicken With Buttered Noodles
My neighbor’s teenage son, Kyle, recently started helping his mom with dinner once a week. Last Tuesday, he knocked on my door in a mild...