Cheddar Beef And Rice Casserole
The night before the big move into our new house, I stood in the middle of a half-packed kitchen, surrounded by boxes and the faint...
Italian Meatball Lasagna Roll-Ups
I made these Italian Meatball Lasagna Roll-Ups on a quiet Sunday evening when the kids were sprawled on the couch arguing over which movie to...
Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Sourdough Bread
One rainy afternoon in early spring, I came home to the sound of thunder rolling softly outside. My husband was helping our daughter with her...
Chicken Mushroom Stroganoff
The other evening, our town was blanketed in that kind of soft autumn drizzle that makes you want to stay inside, kick off your shoes,...
Steak And Broccoli
The other evening, right as the sun dipped behind our little row of townhouses, my son walked into the kitchen after soccer practice, sniffed the...
Bakery-Style Pecan Pie Oatmeal Cookies
Family reunions always have a way of bringing out the best food traditions, and this past summer’s gathering was no exception. My daughter hosted it...
Butterscotch Pretzel Cheesecake Square
The first time I made these butterscotch pretzel cheesecake squares was on a rainy day indoors with my granddaughter. We had planned to go for...
Grandma’s Southern Sweet Potato Cobbler
I can still picture the long dining table at our family reunion one late summer afternoon, the air heavy with laughter, cicadas buzzing outside, and...
Oreo Cheesecake Chocolate Cake
I baked this cake after a long workday when my daughter walked into the kitchen with a grin and said, “Mom, the school bake sale...
Strawberry Cream Pie
Yesterday after dinner, my daughter was practicing her violin in the living room while my husband was flipping channels, looking for something “worth watching.” I...