Apple Kringle with Vanilla Glaze
Apple kringle with vanilla glaze came to life one holiday morning when I wanted to impress my guests without spending hours in the kitchen. I had puff pastry and apples …
Recipes
Apple Brownies
Apple brownies first happened in my kitchen by complete accident when I had a craving for brownies but also had a couple of apples I didn’t want to waste. I …
Asian-Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps
I discovered these Asian-style ground beef lettuce wraps one hectic weeknight when I had very little time and even less energy to cook something elaborate. I opened the fridge and …
Cherry Tart
Cherry tart has a special place in my heart because it was the first dessert I ever baked solo so I remember nervously pitting cherries with stained hands and watching …
Autumn Spiced Roasted Pumpkin
Autumn spiced roasted pumpkin quickly became a staple in my fall kitchen after a spontaneous Sunday dinner when I needed an easy side dish that felt seasonal but didn’t require …
Hot Honey Chicken
Hot honey chicken became my obsession after a late-night food truck stop when I was craving something both spicy and sweet so I ordered this crispy chicken drenched in a …
Mini Egg Cheesecakes
Mini egg cheesecakes became my favorite spring dessert after a last-minute Easter brunch where I wanted something festive but stress-free so I threw together a no-bake cheesecake filling and pressed …
Soda Float
Soda float instantly takes me back to lazy summer afternoons with my grandpa where we’d sit on the porch and share a frosty glass of cola topped with a big …
Cheesy Beef & Potato Soup
Cheesy beef & potato soup always takes me back to winter weekends when my kids would come in from playing outside with rosy cheeks and chilly fingers so I’d have …
Cheesy Ground Beef Rice Casserole
I still remember the first time I made this cheesy ground beef rice casserole – it was one of those long weekdays when I wanted something hearty and comforting that …