Wholesome Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
It was 11:47 PM on a random Wednesday in November, and I had an irrational, almost feral craving for something that tasted like Christmas but … Read more
Cozy Mexican Hot Chocolate with Cinnamon
My sister asked why I couldn’t just melt the chocolate right into the warm milk instead of fussing with a double boiler. It was a … Read more
Easy White Chocolate Christmas Cake Pops: Best Kid-Approved Holiday Treat
I had refused to make cake pops for years. Four years, actually. Ever since my sister-in-law brought a bakery box of them to a family … Read more
Cozy Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Bars: Best Holiday Dessert
The woman at the farmers market booth watched me hover over her peppermint plants for a solid five minutes before she finally spoke. “You keep … Read more
Quick Spiced Eggnog Latte in 5 Minutes (Easy Homemade Recipe)
I was standing in the dairy aisle last Tuesday, completely blanking on what I needed, when a woman walked past me holding a carton of … Read more
Cozy Holiday Hot Cocoa Bar: 10 Easy Toppings
The neighborhood holiday party was in three hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing those elaborate, Pinterest-perfect desserts that took three days … Read more
Lighter Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble
My neighbor, Carol, wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a lug wrench—my car had made a concerning noise on the way … Read more
Easy Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
There used to be a little diner off Route 9 in Massachusetts called The Silver Skillet that made the most incredible green bean casserole. I’m … Read more
Cozy Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Breast for Two: Easy Recipe
This was supposed to be a whole roasted chicken. I had the lemon, the garlic, the little bundle of thyme—the whole plan mapped out in … Read more
Perfect Cranberry Orange Thanksgiving Bread – Easy Holiday Favorite
I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from a plumber, but there I was, ankle-deep in a puddle under my kitchen sink, listening to Frank describe exactly … Read more