Collard Greens
Our neighbor Miss Rena has lived next door for over 20 years. She’s the kind of person who waves from her porch with one hand...
Tie-Dye Bouncy Balls
The first real day of summer vacation always feels a little bit wild—no school alarms, no homework routines, and a sudden burst of freedom that...
Hearty Breakfast Burritos With Gravy
Some mornings, the kitchen feels like a short-order diner—coffee brewing, kids scrambling for socks, and me trying to make something filling that won’t take forever....
Easy Pumpkin Pie Bars
Last Thanksgiving, while helping set the table at my sister’s house, I noticed my nephew sneaking bites of pumpkin pie off the dessert platter. Between...
Butterfinger Caramel Crunch Bars
Last Thursday night, after a long, messy dinner with my two kids talking over each other and my husband quietly stealing bites before the food...
Ham And Cheese Lasagna With Creamy Mornay Sauce
The smell of nutmeg and melted cheese always takes me back to a chilly Saturday in late October. My daughter had just finished her last...
Quick Citrus Poke Cake
I made this Quick Citrus Poke Cake on a rainy Saturday when my neighbor Sharon popped over, umbrella dripping, with a bag of lemons and...
Mini Sweet Potato Pies
A few autumns ago, I hosted a backyard potluck for some close neighbors and friends—blankets laid out, fairy lights twinkling, kids playing tag as the...
Southern Fried Salmon Patties
Last Sunday, I was sneaking a moment of peace while wandering the grocery store aisles with a shopping cart that had a wobbly wheel. The...
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
That morning, I wasn’t planning to cook. But somewhere between my aunt brewing strong coffee and the cousins playing tag in the hallway, I spotted...