Easy Herb Butter Roasted Turkey for Beginners
Thanksgiving dinner was in twelve hours and I’d completely forgotten to defrost the turkey. Not just forgotten—I mean, I’d bought the bird four days ago, … Read more
Cozy Overnight Peanut Butter Protein Oats: Easy 5-Minute Breakfast
I’d been staring at my pantry for a solid five minutes, willing something breakfast-like to appear. The usual suspects—cereal, toast, a lone banana—felt like a … Read more
Quick Green Bean Casserole with Easy Crispy Fried Onions
I was standing in the frozen food aisle last Tuesday, staring at a bag of green beans, when the smell hit me. Not a real … Read more
Easy Homemade Pumpkin Pie with Flaky Buttery Crust
Honestly, this is the pumpkin pie recipe that makes you feel like a baking genius, even on a Tuesday night after work. It’s not just … Read more
Cozy Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe So Juicy It Never Dries
I was supposed to be making a stir-fry. That was the plan, anyway. I had the broccoli washed, the bell peppers sliced, and the soy … Read more
Cozy Roasted Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese: Easy & Best
My sister asked why I couldn’t just roast the squash first and blend it into the cheese sauce. I started to explain why that wouldn’t … Read more
Best Small Batch No-Chill Chocolate Chip Cookies
My neighbor Jen wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a screwdriver—mine had vanished into the black hole of my junk drawer—and … Read more
Cozy Cranberry Brie Bites – Easy Holiday Appetizer
The oven timer beeped, and I pulled out a tray of what was supposed to be elegant little pastry purses for my book club meeting. … Read more
Easy Lemon Butter Baked Salmon: Best 15-Minute Dinner
I was standing in the frozen foods aisle last Tuesday, staring at a box of pre-seasoned salmon fillets that cost more than I wanted to … Read more
Kid-Approved Sweet Potato Casserole: 7-Ingredient Easy Recipe
I was standing in line at the hardware store—of all places—on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, holding a new faucet washer and feeling sorry for myself … Read more