I made this Pistachio and Cherry Cheesecake with Lemon and Lime for a summer brunch and it turned out to be the centerpiece that stole the show because not only did it look like sunshine on a plate but the combination of citrus tang sweet cherries and crunchy pistachios made it feel fresh and indulgent … Read more
I first made this Shrimp Scampi Pasta Bake on a breezy summer evening when I wanted something that combined comfort and freshness because I had shrimp defrosted and a box of pasta waiting in the pantry. I tossed everything in a garlicky lemon-butter sauce and added a cheesy finish before sliding it into the oven … Read more
One night I found myself staring into the fridge with zero dinner inspiration so I grabbed some leftover chicken and a few tortillas and I threw together what ended up becoming one of my most-requested weeknight meals ever. I sautéed the chicken with garlic tossed it in a bit of seasoning wrapped it up with … Read more
The first time I made this Cinnabon Cheesecake was for a friend’s birthday because she absolutely loves both cheesecake and cinnamon rolls and I figured why not combine the two. I remember pulling it out of the fridge and dusting it with cinnamon and watching everyone’s eyes light up because it looked and smelled just … Read more
I still remember the day I threw together this Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich because I had leftover rotisserie chicken and a ripe avocado that needed using so I layered them with cheddar between two slices of sourdough and gave it a quick toast. The moment I bit into that crispy golden crust with gooey cheese … Read more
I remember the first time I baked this Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake for my book club because I wanted to surprise everyone with something indulgent yet beautiful and as soon as I walked in with it all eyes were on the vibrant purple swirls. It wasn’t just the look that got compliments though because every creamy … Read more
I first made these Pillsbury Biscuit Garlic Butter Cheese Bombs on a game day when I needed a snack that was warm cheesy and ready in under 30 minutes so I grabbed a can of biscuits stuffed them with cheese and brushed them with garlic butter then watched them puff up into golden pillows that … Read more
I made my first batch of Handcrafted Oatmeal Cream Pies on a quiet Sunday when I was craving something nostalgic but wanted it to taste better than anything from a box so I mixed up a batch of chewy spiced oatmeal cookies and sandwiched them with a soft vanilla cream filling. One bite was all … Read more
I remember the first time I threw together this Crockpot Pierogi Casserole With Kielbasa it was a chilly weeknight and I was short on time but needed something hearty and hands-off so I layered frozen pierogis with smoky kielbasa and creamy cheese sauce in my slow cooker and let it bubble away while I tackled … Read more
I created this Hot Fudge Brownie Bread on a rainy afternoon when I was craving the chewy richness of a brownie and the cozy sliceability of a loaf cake so I blended the two into one decadent dessert. I remember pulling it out of the oven with its shiny crackled top and melted fudge drizzled … Read more