Kid-Friendly Sparkling Cranberry Orange Mocktail Pitcher
This was supposed to be a fancy punch for a grown-up party. I had this vision, you know—a beautiful glass bowl filled with something sophisticated, … Read more
Easy Champurrado Recipe in 20 Minutes
My dad claimed he hated hot chocolate for thirty-seven years. Thirty-seven years of watching the rest of us sip steaming mugs by the fire while … Read more
Easy Crockpot Turkey Breast with Herb Butter Gravy
My husband asked why I couldn’t just throw a turkey breast in the crockpot with some butter and call it a day. I started to … Read more
Crowd-Pleasing Cherries in the Snow Dessert Salad: Easy 10-Minute Recipe
It was 11:47 PM on a random Thursday, and I had this ridiculous craving for something cold, creamy, and a little bit sweet. You know … Read more
Easy DIY Hot Cocoa Bar Mix Gift Jars (5 Minutes)
The holiday cookie exchange was in two days and I had completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing those elaborate, multi-day projects—you know, the ones … Read more
Cozy Spiced Wassail with Orange and Cloves – Easy Kid-Friendly Holiday Drink
There used to be a little tea house tucked away on a winding road near Asheville that made the most incredible spiced wassail I have … Read more
Lighter Pecan Pie Cheesecake with Bourbon Caramel
My neighbor, a retired pastry chef named Mrs. Gable, watched me struggle with a weeping cheesecake one afternoon from over the fence. She didn’t say … Read more
Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust
My brother-in-law Mark had refused to eat anything pumpkin-flavored for as long as anyone could remember. A solid decade, at least. He’d scrunch up his … Read more
Cozy Classic Holiday Sherbet Punch: Easy 5-Minute Recipe
I was standing in the frozen foods aisle of our local grocery store last Tuesday when the cold air from the open freezer door hit … Read more
Cozy Sausage Balls with Cheddar & Honey Mustard Dip
I was standing in the frozen food aisle at my local grocery store last Tuesday, staring at a bag of frozen meatballs, when the smell … Read more