Crowd-Pleasing Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili for Game Day
This was supposed to be chicken tortilla soup. I had the whole plan mapped out in my head—crispy strips on top, a smoky red broth, … Read more
Creamy Never-Dry Crockpot Pumpkin Chili: Easy 1-2-3 Slow Cooker Recipe
The power went out at my sister’s house last Tuesday, leaving us in a dim, chilly living room with no heat and no dinner plans. … Read more
Kid-Approved Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats for Busy Mornings
It was 11:47 on a Sunday night, and I had a lunchbox problem. Not the cute, organized kind of problem you see on social media—the … Read more
Creamy No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream: Best Easy Recipe
There used to be a little gelateria tucked away on a quiet corner in Portland’s Pearl District that made creamy no-churn salted caramel ice cream. … Read more
Cozy Make-Ahead Egg and Spinach Breakfast Muffins
My neighbor Marco asked why I couldn’t just bake the eggs in a muffin tin instead of fussing with a skillet and a spatula on … Read more
Crispy Miso Caramel Apple Crumble Bars: Best Easy Dessert
I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from the quiet night janitor at the community center, but there I was, sitting on a folding chair in the … Read more
Cozy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies in 15 Minutes
I was at the farmers’ market last October, clutching a bag of pie pumpkins like they were gold, when the woman at the next stall … Read more
Easy One-Bowl Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
My sister swore she hated pumpkin. For years. Like, wouldn’t touch it. Would make a face if someone mentioned pumpkin bread at Thanksgiving. It was … Read more
Small-Batch Pumpkin Dump Cake for Two
I remember sitting on my kitchen floor that night, eating it straight from the ramekin with a spoon. The contrast between the soft, spiced pumpkin … Read more
Creamy One-Pot Delicata Squash Risotto: Best Easy Dinner
My daughter asked why I couldn’t just stir the risotto from a can instead of standing there for forty minutes. I started to explain why … Read more