Cozy Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Bell Peppers: Easy Fall Dinner
My neighbor had refused to carve a pumpkin for Halloween for fifteen years. “It’s messy, it’s a waste of a good squash, and I don’t … Read more
Easy Slow Cooker Football Chili with Cheddar & Scallions
The last spoonful of chili was gone before the second quarter even ended. My brother-in-law, who claims he “doesn’t really like beans,” was on his … Read more
Cozy Candy Corn Sugar Cookie Bars: Easy Fall Dessert
My neighbor Carol watched me hauling grocery bags up the front steps one chilly October afternoon. She didn’t say anything at first, just stood there … Read more
Creamy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Ranch Drizzle
“You need to make that dip again. The one with the ranch drizzle.” My brother-in-law said this to me roughly thirty seconds after polishing off … Read more
Quick Spooky Veggie Skeleton Tray with Easy Ranch Dip
There used to be a little café on the corner of Elm and 4th in my old neighborhood that made the most incredible veggie platter … Read more
Easy Crockpot Mummy Meatball Sub Dip Recipe
The school Halloween party was in twelve hours and I’d completely forgotten. My son’s teacher had sent home that cheerful orange reminder three weeks ago, … Read more
Best Loaded Nacho Charcuterie Board for Easy Game Day
My brother-in-law, Mark, called nacho charcuterie boards “fancy nachos for people who hate sharing.” He said it the first time I set one out during … Read more
Perfect 3-Layer Funfetti Birthday Cake Recipe
My husband had claimed to hate funfetti cake for our entire marriage. Ten years. He said it was “just vanilla cake with dots” and that … Read more
Cozy Spiced Rum Apple Cider Cocktail for Halloween
I was standing in the Halloween aisle at the grocery store last October, staring at a bag of plastic spiders, when the smell hit me. … Read more
Spooky Ghost Meringue Cookies: Easy Halloween Treats
The neighborhood Halloween block party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten I was supposed to bring a treat. Everyone else would be showing … Read more