Cozy Mini Chicken Pot Pies in Muffin Tins: Best Easy Recipe
Jen wasn’t hosting a dinner party or anything fancy. I’d stopped by her place on a rainy Tuesday afternoon to return a book I’d borrowed, … Read more
Easy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings: Best Crowd-Pleaser
It was 11:47 PM on a random Tuesday, and I had this ridiculous craving for chicken and dumplings. Not the kind that simmers on the … Read more
Best Sparkling Cranberry Prosecco Punch Recipe for Easy New Years
The New Year’s party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten about the punch. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate champagne cocktails with homemade … Read more
Lightened-Up Pumpkin Pie with Salted Maple Whipped Cream
My sister asked why I couldn’t just use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream in the filling. I started to explain why that wouldn’t work—then … Read more
Best Easy Sourdough Sausage Stuffing with Herb Butter
I was supposed to be making a simple weeknight strata. That was the plan. Monday night, pouring rain, and I had a loaf of sourdough … Read more
Cozy Creamy White Chicken Chili with Green Chiles
I used to think white chicken chili was a sad, beige impostor of the real thing. For years, I said it. Loudly. “If it doesn’t … Read more
Best Homemade Cinnamon Apple Pie with Lattice Crust
I was hunched over a pile of tax receipts at the local library, a truly miserable way to spend a Saturday, when the woman at … Read more
Perfect Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars: Easy Holiday Dessert
I was standing in line at the county assessor’s office—a place I’d rather be anywhere than, honestly—when the woman behind the counter started talking to … Read more
Easy Cranberry Baked Brie Bites: Best Party Appetizer
Jen wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by her place on a random Tuesday to pick up a book I’d lent her months ago, … Read more
Best Easy Brown Butter Apple Crumble Pie
This was supposed to be a fancy French tarte Tatin. I had the apples sliced, the butter warming in the pan, and my best apron … Read more