Lemon raspberry meringue pie always takes me back to a summer afternoon when I was asked to bring dessert for a garden party. I wanted something vibrant and refreshing that would stand out among the usual sweets. I thought about lemon meringue pie but decided to give it a twist with fresh raspberries—and I’m so … Read more
Strawberry cream pie came into my life the day I needed a no-fuss dessert that still looked like it belonged in a bakery window. I had fresh strawberries on hand and a carton of cream cheese that was calling for something sweet. I didn’t want to bake a complicated cake, so I whipped up a … Read more
Strawberry rhubarb crumble pie reminds me of the first warm spring day after a long winter, when I walked through the farmer’s market and spotted bundles of ruby red rhubarb next to baskets of sweet strawberries. I hadn’t planned on baking that day, but the colors and the scent pulled me in and I knew … Read more
Salted caramel apple pie was born out of a rainy day and a craving for something sweet but deeply comforting. I had a basket of apples sitting on the counter and a jar of homemade caramel in the fridge and suddenly it all came together. I thought, why not take the classic apple pie and … Read more
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