Wholesome Apple Cider Cake with Easy Brown Butter Glaze
I was standing in line at the hardware store—of all places—when the man behind me started talking about cake. Not just any cake, mind you. … Read more
Kid-Approved Mummy Pigs in a Blanket: Easy Halloween Recipe
This was supposed to be a calming, make-ahead dinner for the night before Halloween. You know, the kind of meal you prep so you can … Read more
Best Homemade Fall Chex Mix with Candy Corn and Pretzels
This was supposed to be a batch of my standard party mix for a Halloween get-together. I had the recipe memorized—the right ratios of cereal, … Read more
Cozy Cheesy Mummy Hot Dogs (Easy Halloween Recipe)
My neighbor Jen wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a bag of flour—mine had mysteriously vanished into the pantry abyss—and the … Read more
Easy Oreo Dirt Cups with Gummy Worms: Best 10-Minute Dessert
My niece looked up from the bag of Oreos she was crushing with her little fists. “Why can’t you just put the pudding on top … Read more
Kid-Approved Roasted Delicata Squash with Maple Butter
It was 10:47 PM on a random Tuesday in October, and I had a very specific craving for something crispy, roasted, and sweet. I didn’t … Read more
Spooky Black Cocoa Halloween Sugar Cookies: Easy Best Recipe
I was standing in line at the post office—the one near the train tracks that always smells faintly of paper and dust—when the guy behind … Read more
Cozy Pumpkin French Toast Casserole with Pecan Streusel
My sister asked why I couldn’t just pour the custard over the bread and let it sit overnight instead of fussing with each slice. I … Read more
Crowd-Pleasing Spiderweb Peanut Butter Brownies: Easy Halloween Recipe
It was 11:47 PM on a random Thursday in late September, and I had an overwhelming craving for something chocolatey, peanut buttery, and just a … Read more
Cozy Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and Wild Rice
The farmer at the Sunday market, an older woman named Rosa with dirt permanently wedged under her fingernails, watched me eyeing her acorn squash for … Read more