So Here’s the Story: Why I Can’t Stop Making These Heads up—if you stop by my place during game night, you’ll probably find me juggling a batch of these crispy mini blooming onions in the air fryer with, well, whatever else is happening (usually chasing the cat off the counter, let’s be honest). The first…
Alright, friend—pull up a chair and get comfy, because this recipe for Crispy Baked Turkey Stuffing Balls has saved my bacon (er, turkey?) at more family gatherings than I care to admit. You know those potlucks where everyone whispers about Janet’s dried out sausage rolls? Yeah, I vowed never to be Janet. I dreamed up…
Alright, Let’s Talk About These Baked Sweet Potato Rounds Okay, confession time: I started making these sweet potato rounds for a book club years back, expecting no one would touch them because, honestly, the usual spread was more, uh, cheese-forward. But surprise, surprise, people hovered over the pan like it was gold. I now make…
So I Made These Cranberry Cream Cheese Roll Ups… Okay, can I just start by saying: I never meant for these cranberry cream cheese roll ups to be a whole Thing? But last year, the night before our neighborhood holiday shindig, I found myself standing in my kitchen at 11pm, staring down a bag of…
Let’s Talk About How This Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread Became My Holiday Secret Weapon Oh, you’re in for a treat. Seriously. The very first year I did this Cheesy Christmas Tree Bread, I was mostly trying to distract my little cousins from launching their toy drones across my living room—or maybe it was because I…
Just Chatting Tacos and Memories Alright, so you know those recipes that just sort of appear at every family get-together, no matter what? That’s these strawberry crunch cheesecake tacos. The first time I made them, it was purely because I’d wanted something that felt a little over the top—more fun than a plain slice of…
Spicy, Silly, and Oh-So-Addictive (Don’t Blame Me If They Vanish) Every October, I start promising myself that I’ll do something low-effort for the Halloween party. And every October, I completely forget that promise and end up making a tray (okay, two) of these Jalapeño Mummies that my kids started calling “spooky peppers”—though last year, my…
So, About These Spiderweb Brownies… (Yes, They’re as Fun as They Look) Okay, honest truth: I first tried making Halloween spiderweb brownies because my niece was obsessed with spiders (the plastic kind, not the real ones, thank goodness) and insisted we needed a “spooky but chocolatey” treat for her party. Let’s just say my first…
The Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is a delightful appetizer that brings a burst of flavor and a touch of elegance to any gathering. Cheese balls have long been a staple in party spreads, having gained popularity in the mid-20th century due to their versatility and ease of preparation. The combination of creamy cheese, tart cranberries,…
Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices are a delightful fusion of fresh, crisp apples drizzled with rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and sprinkled with crunchy nuts. It's an innovative twist on the classic turtle candy, where the lusciousness of caramel and chocolate is complemented by the natural sweetness and crisp texture of apples. This treat is not only…