Strawberry Colada
The heat that day was ruthless. I was standing on our back porch with a basket of overripe strawberries from a local market run that...
Jalapeno Lime Cheesecake
After a long, sticky day of backyard games, grilled corn, and chasing my kids around with popsicles in hand, I decided to test something completely...
Bread Pudding In Casserole With Vanilla Sauce
Our youngest had just come home from a playdate, cheeks pink from laughter, shoes muddy, and arms full of art projects. It had been a...
Cheese And Ham Muffins
During a chilly Saturday afternoon, I came to the local farmers’ market, chatting with a friendly baker who runs a cozy little stall. She swore...
Strawberry Cream Cheese Pie (No-Bake Delight)
I made this pie during one of those weeks where life doesn’t slow down for even a second—school recitals, sports practice, dinner with the in-laws,...
Pineapple Lemon Drop Cocktail
Last week, I met up with two of my girlfriends at a little cafe near the park—one of those casual, slightly noisy places with mismatched...
Garlic Butter Chicken Bites With Creamy Parmesan Pasta
Last Thursday was one of those whirlwind days. My kids had back-to-back soccer practice, my husband was running late from work, and I was already...
New Orleans Shrimp And Corn Bisque
We’d just wrapped up a long Saturday morning of soccer games and errands—one of those days that felt like it had three mornings in it....
Cake Mix Toffee Bars
Rain poured nonstop that Saturday, the kind that makes you forget what dry socks feel like. We were all stuck inside—me, my husband, and our...
Lazy Man’s Pie Peach Cobbler Recipe
One recent Saturday, I wandered the kitchen, looking for a sweet treat that could please the family without taking all day or filling the kitchen...