Chocolate-covered strawberry pie first came about when I wanted to combine the elegance of a chocolate-dipped berry with the indulgence of a silky dessert. I had a dark chocolate ganache left over from another recipe and a basket of strawberries that needed to be used—so I decided to marry the two in a crunchy cookie … Read more
One chilly weekend afternoon I was rummaging through my fridge trying to figure out what to cook that would satisfy everyone in the family so I grabbed some ground beef leftover mashed potatoes and a block of cheddar and thought well why not give this a try. And from that spontaneous moment this shepherd’s pie … Read more
I remember making creamy mashed potatoes with gravy for the first time on Thanksgiving when I had volunteered to bring a side dish even though I had never made them from scratch so I peeled and boiled nervously hoping I wouldn’t mess up a holiday staple. And when I finally served that steaming bowl of … Read more
When the weather starts to cool and the leaves turn golden I find myself reaching for warm and cozy baking projects and nothing feels quite as comforting as apple cinnamon muffins. One autumn morning I had a few apples sitting on the counter and the scent of cinnamon in my spice rack practically begged to … Read more
One chilly afternoon I was craving something warm comforting and completely hands-off so I decided to toss some chicken broth and biscuit dough into my slow cooker with a few classic veggies. By dinner time the house smelled like a hug and the dumplings were perfectly fluffy soaking up all that rich savory flavor. Now … Read more
One day when I was juggling errands and housework I needed a meal that practically made itself so I tossed some chicken bell peppers onions and spices into my slow cooker and let it do the magic. By dinnertime the chicken was juicy the peppers were tender and the whole kitchen smelled like a sizzling … Read more
One rainy Sunday I wanted something hearty and warm to fill the house with comfort so I browned some ground beef threw it into the slow cooker with beans tomatoes and a blend of spices then let it simmer low and slow while I caught up on laundry and a good book. By dinnertime it … Read more
One lazy Saturday morning I woke up to the sound of rain tapping against the windows and knew it was the perfect excuse to make something warm and southern-inspired. I browned some sausage, stirred in milk and flour, and let the thick gravy bubble on the stove while the biscuits baked until golden and fluffy. … Read more
One winter evening after a long day at work I tossed chunks of beef carrots potatoes and broth into my slow cooker and let it work its magic overnight. The next day when I walked into the kitchen the rich aroma hit me like a warm hug and I knew I had found a new … Read more
One hectic weekday morning I needed something fast warm and portable so I threw together scrambled eggs sausage cheese and peppers into a soft tortilla and it was love at first bite. It was satisfying quick and exactly the kind of breakfast I needed to power through the day. Now breakfast burritos have become a … Read more