I first threw this sausage egg breakfast bake together one morning when I had leftover sausage links from the weekend and a few tired veggies in the fridge and I wasn’t expecting much but when I pulled it out of the oven all golden and cheesy it ended up being the kind of breakfast that … Read more
I first made these classic sloppy joes on a chilly Friday night when I needed something warm hearty and easy that everyone would dig into with a smile and I had ground beef in the fridge and soft buns ready on the counter so I got cooking and in no time my kitchen was filled … Read more
I made this tater tot breakfast casserole one snowy weekend morning when we had guests staying over and I needed something easy warm and satisfying that could feed a crowd and I had eggs sausage cheese and of course a bag of tater tots in the freezer so I layered it all together and popped … Read more
I made this tuna pasta casserole one evening when I was craving something cozy creamy and easy to whip up with pantry staples and I had a couple cans of tuna a half-box of pasta and some breadcrumbs ready to go so I pulled everything together in one dish and tossed it in the oven … Read more
I made this taco casserole on a weekend when I wanted all the bold Tex-Mex flavors but didn’t feel like standing at the stove flipping tortillas and I had some ground beef black beans and a bag of tortilla chips that needed using so I layered it all with cheese and salsa and baked it … Read more
Tired of the same old birthday cake year after year? These 19 cake ideas are anything but boring! Whether you’re planning a kid’s party, a milestone celebration, or just want something extra for your best friend’s birthday, there’s a show-stopping cake here that’ll totally steal the spotlight. Growing up, my mom used to go … Read more
Chocolate peanut butter haystacks were the first treat I ever made without using the oven and that’s exactly why I fell in love with them. I remember standing in my kitchen as a teenager, armed with a mixing bowl and a microwave, feeling like a pro when those clusters hardened into perfect, shiny mounds of … Read more
Mac and cheese was the first dish I made that made my little cousins go back for seconds then thirds and honestly I took that as a big win. I had just started experimenting with baked versions and the moment I pulled that golden bubbly casserole out of the oven the smell alone brought everyone … Read more
Lemon glazed cookies were my go-to bake when I wanted something sweet but bright enough to feel refreshing. I remember whipping up a batch on a spring afternoon just to chase away the last chill of winter and when I took that first bite—tender citrusy cookie topped with glossy lemon glaze—it was like biting into … Read more
Hot dog roll-ups were the first thing I learned to make when I wanted to feel like I was cooking something from scratch without actually doing much at all. I was a teenager just getting into the kitchen and the combo of flaky golden pastry and melty cheese wrapped around a juicy hot dog felt … Read more