Easy Hearty Tuscan White Bean Soup with Sausage and Kale Recipe for Cozy Meals
It was 10:47 PM on a dreary Wednesday, and I was hit by a craving so stubborn it wouldn’t quit. I didn’t have the usual … Read more
Savory Cheesy Stuffed Bell Peppers with Mexican Ground Beef Recipe Easy and Perfect for Dinner
This was supposed to be a quick taco night. I grabbed the wrong bell peppers — giant, bright orange ones instead of the usual green … Read more
Decadent Black Velvet Halloween Cupcakes with Easy Spiderweb Frosting Recipe
The office Halloween party was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten about bringing a dessert. Everyone else was showing up with multi-step, … Read more
Juicy Never-Dry Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe with Garlic Herb Butter Easy Perfect Dinner
“I don’t do dry chicken,” my roommate insisted for years. It was a mantra she repeated like a badge of honor, especially when it came … Read more
Cozy Spiced Apple Cider Donuts Recipe with Easy Maple Glaze
The first time I smelled cinnamon and apple stirring in a bubbling pot of cider right outside a bustling farmers market, I was halfway through … Read more
Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Balsamic Pulled Pork Recipe with Creamy Apple Slaw
Last Saturday afternoon, my neighbor Tom watched me wrestle with a stubborn pork shoulder that just wouldn’t cooperate in the oven. He didn’t say anything … Read more
Zesty Pickled Jalapeños Recipe with Garlic Lime Brine Easy and Perfect
Introduction This was supposed to be a simple batch of spicy salsa, but honestly, it turned into something entirely different. I grabbed the wrong jar … Read more
Moist Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins Easy Homemade Recipe with Brown Sugar Pecan Crumble
“Last Saturday morning wasn’t anything fancy. I just popped in to borrow a cup of sugar, but before I even stepped inside, the warm, spicy … Read more
Creamy Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe with Whipped Ricotta and Brown Butter Easy and Perfect
The summer I turned thirty, I was repairing my old bicycle at the corner of a dusty alley when the quiet plumber from down the … Read more
Sourdough Discard Pop Tarts Recipe Easy Homemade Brown Butter Apple Filling
There used to be this cozy little bakery tucked away in a sleepy corner of Portland’s Alberta Arts District that made the most unforgettable pop … Read more