Easy Halloween Fruit Kabobs: Budget-Friendly Snack for Kids
My sister-in-law, Jen, wasn’t trying to throw a Pinterest-worthy Halloween party. It was the Tuesday before the big day, and I’d stopped by to drop … Read more
Quick Butternut Squash Lasagna with Ricotta and Spinach
This was supposed to be a traditional lasagna. I had the ground beef defrosting on the counter, the no-boil noodles ready to go, and a … Read more
Homemade Pecan Pie Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
There used to be a tiny diner just off Highway 61 in Mississippi called The Rusty Spoon that made a pecan pie cobbler that I … Read more
Spooky Orange Vanilla Halloween Punch – Easy Party Recipe
I had sworn off Halloween punch for years. Honestly, I thought it was a cop-out—a way for hosts to avoid actually making a proper drink … Read more
Kid-Approved Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese: Easy Dinner
My neighbor, a woman named Rosa who grew up on a farm in upstate New York, watched me wrestling a butternut squash on my back … Read more
Easy Purple Witchs Brew Halloween Mocktail Recipe
It was 11:47 PM on a rainy Thursday in late October, and I was struck with a ridiculous, specific craving. Not for candy corn or … Read more
Wholesome Homemade Pumpkin Pie with Flaky Crust
My sister asked why I couldn’t just skip the pre-baking step for the crust. I remember exactly where I was standing—in my tiny kitchen, flour … Read more
Easy Halloween Oreo Dirt Cups with Gummy Worms
My neighbor Maria wasn’t throwing a Halloween party or anything. I’d stopped by to return her slow cooker—the one she’d loaned me three weeks ago … Read more
Best Southern Cornbread Dressing with Sage – Easy Recipe
I was digging through the back of my pantry last Tuesday, looking for a can of chicken broth I could have sworn I bought, when … Read more
Cozy Stuffed Acorn Squash: Best Wild Rice & Cranberry Recipe
There used to be this tiny farm-to-table place tucked away on a gravel road in upstate New York called The Wooden Spoon. They made a … Read more