Mini Chocolate Cheesecake Bites
A few Saturdays ago, my daughter invited her best friend over for a “movie-making marathon” in the living room—complete with craft supplies everywhere and an...
Pepperoni Pizza Burger
Last weekend, my college roommate surprised us by dropping by unannounced at our backyard barbecue. The grill was still warming up for burgers, but I...
Bacon Guacamole Grilled Cheese
One rainy Saturday, while my college roommate and I volunteered at the city food pantry, I couldn’t stop thinking about comfort food to beat the...
Crispy Tot Chili Casserole
On the weekend, I was craving something hearty but easy. Not a fussy meal. Just something I could toss together, throw in the oven, and...
Zesty Lemon Meringue Pie Bars
One sunny spring afternoon, I was at my mom’s house helping with the garden and we ended up covered in dirt, pulling weeds, laughing at...
Tangy Pickle Cupcakes
One morning, after taking my niece to the local farmers’ market, we stumbled upon the cutest little pickle vendor. She insisted we grab a jar...
Savory-Sweet Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice
We had just returned from a weekend trip to a charming countryside inn where the air smelled of fresh herbs and woodsmoke. The breakfast buffet...
Buttery Loose Meat Tavern Sandwich
One Saturday afternoon, after loading up on groceries at the local farmers market with my son, we stopped at a small barbecue stand that smelled...
Cotton Candy Cheesecake
On a scorching afternoon at the county fair, my teen son and I wandered past the Ferris wheel, drawn in by the swirl of pastel...
Tuscan Chicken Mac And Cheese
After a chilly afternoon helping at the local food bank in our small town’s community center, I realized dinner needed to be something warm, comforting,...