Cozy Browned Butter Banana Bread Recipe (One Bowl)
I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from my accountant, but there I was, stuck in his office waiting for a stack of tax documents, listening to … Read more
Leftover Turkey Pot Pie: Easy Crowd-Pleasing Recipe
It was 11:47 PM on a very specific Thursday in late November, and the craving hit me like a truck. Not for more turkey—I mean, … Read more
Lightened-Up Cranberry Pistachio Baked Brie: Easy Holiday Appetizer
I was standing in the checkout line at the grocery store, holding a wheel of brie like it was a secret I wasn’t ready to … Read more
Cozy Maple Pecan Pie Bites: Easy Mini Muffin Tin Recipe
My neighbor swore she didn’t like pecan pie. For years. She’d make that little face people make when they’re trying to be polite about a … Read more
Cozy Cornbread Stuffing Muffins: Easy Thanksgiving Recipe
The Thanksgiving potluck at my kid’s school was in two days and I’d completely forgotten. I mean, I’d signed up weeks ago with all the … Read more
Quick Pumpkin Pie Bars with Easy Shortbread Crust
I was standing in the checkout line at the hardware store last October—of all places—when the woman ahead of me unloaded her cart and a … Read more
Best Herb Butter Roasted Turkey Breast for an Easy Dinner Party
There used to be a tiny French bistro tucked away on a side street in Portland called Le Petit Canard that made a roasted turkey … Read more
Lighter Mini Chicken Pot Pies for Friendsgiving
Kelly wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by her place to borrow a cake pan—mine had mysteriously vanished after a neighbor’s bake sale—and this … Read more
Best Easy Cozy Braised Short Ribs for Thanksgiving Dinner
This was supposed to be a roast chicken. A simple, perfectly browned bird for a quiet Thanksgiving for two—our first holiday after moving across the … Read more
Cozy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust
The power went out halfway through my first attempt at these pumpkin cheesecake bars. There I was, standing in a suddenly dark kitchen with a … Read more
Perfect Cranberry Brie Bites: Easy 15-Minute Appetizer
It was 11:47 PM on a random Thursday, and I had a very specific craving for something salty, sweet, and melty. I didn’t have the … Read more
Wholesome Thanksgiving Turkey Cake Pops: Best Easy Treats
The woman at the community garden stand watched me staring at her basket of tiny, perfect sweet potatoes. She didn’t say anything at first. Then … Read more
Quick Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Shallots: Easy 30-Min Recipe
My roommate asked why I couldn’t just use frozen green beans and microwave them instead of blanching fresh ones for my usual holiday casserole. I … Read more
Cozy Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Swirls (Easy)
My brother-in-law Mark had refused to touch sweet potatoes for thirty-seven years. Thirty-seven years, I mean, that’s a long time to hold a grudge against … Read more
Kid-Approved Turkey Cream Cheese Pinwheels: Easy Lunch
The school bake sale was in twelve hours and I’d completely forgotten. Not just a little forgotten — I mean, I’d signed up for “assorted … Read more
Cozy Apple Dumpling Bites with Easy Caramel Drizzle
I was standing in the grocery store parking lot last October, fumbling for my keys in the rain, when the smell of something warm and … Read more
Easy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Stuffing with Herbs in 30 Minutes
There used to be a tiny, red-brick café tucked behind a used bookstore in Portland that made a gluten-free stuffing so good, it ruined all … Read more
Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Pecans: Best Easy Side
Jen wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by her place to borrow a ladder—mine had mysteriously vanished after a neighbor’s yard sale—and the smell … Read more
Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce with Fresh Rosemary
I wasn’t expecting cooking advice from the woman at the garden nursery, but there I was, elbow-deep in potting soil, listening to her describe exactly … Read more
Wholesome Friendsgiving Fall Charcuterie Board: Easy & Best
This was supposed to be a simple cheese plate. I had it all planned out—a classic French brie, some fancy crackers, maybe a few grapes … Read more