Easy Witch Finger Cookies with Almond Nails
I was wide awake, the rain tapping against the window, and I had this sudden, almost primal urge to make something creepy. Not scary, you … Read more
Easy Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
There used to be a little soup-and-sandwich spot tucked into a strip mall off Highway 100 that made the most ridiculous broccoli cheddar soup. When … Read more
10-Minute Easy Frankenstein Guacamole Dip: Best Halloween Appetizer
I wasn’t expecting party planning advice from my plumber, but there I was, standing in my kitchen with a dripping pipe, listening to Frank explain … Read more
Cozy Crockpot Loaded Baked Potato Soup: Easy Slow Cooker Recipe
I wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by my neighbor Carol’s house to return her hedge clippers—a completely mundane Tuesday errand—and the smell hit … Read more
Cozy Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust: Easy Fall Dessert
Maria from the community garden watched me fumbling with a butternut squash one October afternoon, clearly losing a battle with my vegetable peeler. She didn’t … Read more
Kid-Approved Caramel Apple Slices with Toffee Bits: Easy 10-Minute Recipe
I’m not supposed to play favorites with recipes, but if I’m being honest, some dishes just earn a special spot in the rotation. The kind … Read more
Easy 30-Minute Taco Soup with Ranch Seasoning
This was supposed to be chili. I mean, a proper, all-day, let-it-simmer-until-the-house-smells-like-a-football-Sunday kind of chili. I had the ground beef browning, the onions sweating, and … Read more
Rich Dark Beer Venison Chili – Easy Party Recipe
I was standing in the parking lot of a specialty grocery store last November when the cold air hit me with a mix of woodsmoke … Read more
Boozy Orange Cream Jello Shots Easy Party Recipe
My friend Jen asked why I couldn’t just use orange soda instead of fresh juice in the jello shots. I started to explain why that … Read more
The Best Pan de Muerto with Orange Blossom Glaze
There used to be a tiny panaderia tucked behind a laundromat on Olympic Boulevard that made the most unforgettable Pan de Muerto. When they closed—just … Read more