Cozy Classic Meatloaf with Brown Sugar Glaze
My husband claimed he hated meatloaf. For fifteen years. Not in a dramatic, slam-his-fist-on-the-table kind of way—more of a quiet, polite refusal anytime it appeared … Read more
Kid-Friendly Christmas Peppermint Chocolate Jello Shots (Easy, Non-Alcoholic)
There used to be a little bakery on the corner of Elm and 3rd called Sweet Peppermint Cottage that made the most incredible peppermint chocolate … Read more
Cozy Homemade Reindeer Chow Christmas Mix Recipe
I was standing in the baking aisle of my local grocery store last November when a bag of powdered sugar slipped right out of my … Read more
Halloween Candy Cookies: The Best Way to Use Leftovers
My sister-in-law, Jen, wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by her place on a random Tuesday afternoon in early November to drop off a … Read more
Cheesy Mummy Jalapeño Popper Crescent Wraps: Easy Halloween Appetizer
There used to be a tiny, dimly lit Irish pub in downtown Portland called The Gilded Stag that made the most ridiculously good jalapeño poppers … Read more
Perfect Cranberry Pistachio Christmas Wreath Cookies: Easy Holiday Treat
My neighbor Carol wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a bundt pan—mine had mysteriously vanished after last Thanksgiving—and the smell hit … Read more
Quick & Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate & Balsamic
I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from my accountant, but there I was, sitting in his cluttered office during tax season, watching him eat lunch out … Read more
Easy Cozy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apple and Sage
This was supposed to be a simple roasted chicken dinner. I had the bird, the veggies, the whole plan mapped out in my head. But … Read more
Easy Slow Cooker Wassail: Best Spiced Apple Cider Recipe
This was supposed to be mulled wine. I had the oranges, the cinnamon sticks, the star anise—everything ready for a proper batch to bring to … Read more
Best Hot Buttered Rum Batter: Easy Make-Ahead Recipe
I was at the hardware store last December, of all places, picking up a new snow shovel. The guy in front of me in line, … Read more