So, About This Stuffed Acorn Squash (It’s a Winner!) You know how some recipes just become part of your cold-weather rotation without you really planning it? That’s this one, for me. I started making stuffed acorn squash with wild rice and mushrooms a couple years back after a friend raved about it — honestly, I…
Let Me Tell You About These Easy Butter Tarts Alright, friend, pull up a chair—we need to talk seriously about butter tarts. I’ve been baking these (way more often than I’m willing to admit) ever since that one “oops, I spilled extra syrup” incident made them even gooier. Honestly, every time I make a batch,…
Okay, before I give you the lowdown on my Fall-Inspired Maple Old Fashioned – Bourbon Meets Maple, there’s a story (and you know I can’t resist). Last Thanksgiving, I tried to impress my in-laws with a classic old fashioned – you know, the kind with the orange and cherry muddle. But, I completely forgot to…
Catching Up (Over a Bowl of Pumpkin Sage Pasta) You know that feeling when you need a dinner that’s just… pure comfort in a bowl? That’s what this easy pumpkin sage pasta is for me. The first time I made it, I was actually just trying to use up a lonely can of pumpkin. Honestly,…
Let Me Tell You About This Bundt Cake (And Why My Cousin Still Talks About It) Alright, so picture this: It’s December, family everywhere (some I like, some… well), and I’m halfway through wrapping gifts—when suddenly I remember I’m in charge of dessert. Again. My go-to? This festive cranberry orange bundt cake. The first time…
Let’s Talk About Sweet Potato Mash (Trust Me, This One’s Special) Okay, full disclosure: I didn’t even like sweet potatoes until my cousin roped me into making them for Thanksgiving years ago, and back then I thought, “Well, at least they’ll look pretty on the table.” But now? Oh, I make this Creamy Sweet Potato…
So, You Want a Chicken That’s Sweet, Savory, AND Crispy? Okay, let’s talk about roast chicken. I’ve probably made a hundred different versions, but this maple glazed one is my go-to when I’m craving something a bit special (but not fussy). The first time I made it, I actually ruined a tea towel by spilling…
So, About This Pumpkin Pie and a Quick Story… Alright, let me tell you—there’s something about pumpkin pie in October that just feels right. The smell alone; it’s like a warm blanket and a hug from your favorite aunt, rolled into one. Actually, one year my cousin tried to pass off a store-bought pie at…
Hey there! If you’ve ever craved a pumpkin spice latte but didn’t want to wait in a Starbucks line that snakes out the door (been there, done that, nearly froze my toes off), you’re in for a treat. Last fall, I started making these at home after a friend dared me to make one faster…
Let Me Tell You About My Hot Apple Cider Obsession Okay, not to sound overdramatic, but chilly autumn weekends just aren’t the same for me without a steaming mug of homemade hot apple cider. I think it started back when my cousin tried to make a batch in her slow cooker and forgot to turn…