Lightened-Up Black Velvet Cupcakes with Orange Frosting Recipe
My friend Jenna asked why I couldn’t just use applesauce instead of oil in my black velvet cupcake recipe. I was in the middle of … Read more
Easy Spooky Halloween Jungle Juice Punch Bowl
This was supposed to be a perfectly respectable punch for my neighbor Carol’s Halloween block party. I had this whole vision—a deep crimson sangria-style thing … Read more
Party-Perfect Crockpot Witches Brew Hot Chocolate (Easy Recipe)
I was elbow-deep in glitter glue and fake spiderwebs last October, trying to turn my dining room into something that looked less like a normal … Read more
Best Buffalo Chicken Dip Spider Web Platter For Parties
I was standing in the frozen foods aisle of that big-box grocery store last November, honestly just trying to grab a bag of tater tots … Read more
Easy Halloween Monster Fruit Tray: Best Spooky Snack
The school Halloween party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. My daughter reminded me at breakfast, her eyes wide with that look that … Read more
Kid-Approved Candy Corn Popcorn Mix: Easy Halloween Snack
The checkout line at the craft store the first week of October is a dangerous place for a mom with hungry kids in tow. My … Read more
Easy Festive Halloween Veggie Tray Pumpkin Patch
My neighbor Karen had sworn off veggie trays for years. A decade, at least. Every potluck, every Super Bowl party, every summer barbecue—she’d show up … Read more
Best Air Fryer Smoked Paprika Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
I wasn’t expecting pumpkin seed advice from a plumber, but there I was, knee-deep in a kitchen renovation disaster, listening to Joe explain exactly how … Read more
Best 5-Minute Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie Bowl
Let me tell you, this smoothie bowl has become my secret weapon for hosting. I’ve got three kids who are picky eaters and a husband … Read more
Cozy Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Cinnamon
The power went out halfway through my pumpkin carving party. Not, like, a dramatic storm-power-out. Just me, alone in my kitchen on a Tuesday night … Read more