Drink

Red Velvet Slide

Julia
My neighbor, Mrs. Hargrove, who’s well into her 80s now, is the kind of woman who always smells faintly of vanilla and keeps her curtains...
Desserts

Classic Jam And Coconut Traybake

Julia
Some bakes have a way of sneaking into your heart, not with grandeur, but with comfort—and this traybake did just that during one particularly rainy...
Desserts

Lemon Pretzel Salad

Julia
I’d been stuck in a cooking rut for weeks—churning out the same tried-and-true dishes until my taste buds practically begged for something new. Then one...
Desserts

Pecan Pie Balls

Julia
One day of last fall, I decided to host a little “cozy treats” gathering for a few neighbors. I had cinnamon-spiced candles burning, instrumental jazz...
Main Courses

Cheesy Baked Shrimp

Julia
A few summers ago, my best friend Jenna invited me over to her house for a laid-back afternoon. We were looking for a dish that...