Easy Cozy Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice
My neighbor across the hall, a guy named Leo who mostly survives on takeout and protein bars, asked why I couldn’t just toss everything in … Read more
Best Easy Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts
My sister-in-law asked why I couldn’t just roast everything on one pan instead of fussing with separate trays. I started to explain why that wouldn’t … Read more
Wholesome Southern Cornbread Dressing with Sage Sausage
I was sitting on a wobbly stool at a feed store in rural Georgia, waiting for my car to get a new alternator, when the … Read more
Holiday Cranberry Orange Glazed Turkey Breast: Easy 6-Ingredient Best Recipe
Marta watched me staring at the display case of specialty meats at the winter farmer’s market, my hands full of bags and a look of … Read more
Lighter Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust
It was 10:47 PM on a random Wednesday in October, and I had a very specific craving for something pumpkin, something creamy, but also something … Read more
Kid-Approved Easy Butternut Squash Soup with Brown Butter
It was 11:47 PM on a random Tuesday, and I was struck with a ridiculous craving for something warm and savory. I didn’t have the … Read more
Easy Cozy Leftover Turkey Pot Pie with Flaky Crust
The woman at the community garden plot next to mine watched me staring at my leftover turkey with what must have been a pretty desperate … Read more
Cozy Apple Cranberry Crisp with Buttery Oat Streusel
The neighborhood cookie swap was in three days and I’d completely forgotten. I mean, completely. I’d RSVP’d yes, promised to bring “something special,” and then … Read more
Make-Ahead Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes: The Best Easy Side
My sister had claimed she hated mashed potatoes for the better part of a decade. Ten years. Every Thanksgiving, every holiday dinner, every time I’d … Read more
Best Easy 3-Ingredient Candy Corn Bark Recipe
My husband swore he hated candy corn. For years. Like, a solid decade of wrinkling his nose every time a little orange-and-yellow triangle appeared near … Read more