Craving cookie dough? You can make edible sugar cookie dough (no brown sugar) in under 10 minutes. No eggs, no baking — just creamy, spoonable dough that tastes like a classic sugar cookie with a hint of tang from cream cheese and a buttery finish. This recipe uses a few simple ingredients — butter and … Read more

Little tubes of rigatoni tossed in vibrant basil pesto, topped with juicy burst tomatoes and creamy burrata. This pesto rigatoni is comforting, fast, and bursting with bright herb flavor—perfect for late-summer dinners outdoors with a crisp glass of wine. Erica’s Notes I had an overabundance of basil when I made a big batch of basil-spinach … Read more

Mini raspberry cheesecake tacos are a delightful summer dessert: smooth, creamy no‑bake cheesecake piped into a crisp, sweet shell and finished with raspberry pie filling. These bite-sized raspberry cheesecake tacos are ideal for warm-weather gatherings, potlucks, or a playful Taco Tuesday dessert. They skip the oven for the filling and rely on quick baking only … Read more

This old-fashioned strawberry pound cake gets its bright strawberry flavor from unsweetened strawberry Kool-Aid, plus cream cheese and sour cream for a dense, buttery crumb that tastes like a recipe pulled from a Southern church cookbook. No chopping berries. No gummy middle. Just a bright pink, nostalgically delightful cake. This post may contain affiliate links. … Read more

Sausage & Apple Stuffing balances sweet and savory with fragrant herbs, Italian sausage, and tender baked apples. It’s a perfect side for Thanksgiving or any family meal. If you like stuffing with a little extra “stuff,” this Sausage & Apple Stuffing may become your go-to side. Along with classic ingredients like bread cubes, celery, onion, … Read more

This Hamburger Potato Casserole is a classic, comforting dish made with canned soup for an ultra-creamy, set-and-forget weeknight meal. Seasoned ground beef, thinly sliced potatoes, and a simple soup-and-milk mixture bake together under a blanket of melty cheddar—easy to assemble, family-approved, and reliably creamy without making a roux. If you prefer a scratch version, try … Read more

Facebook These maple roasted sweet potatoes are tossed with a smoky BBQ seasoning, drizzled with pure maple syrup, and roasted until tender and caramelized. They make an easy, flavorful side that works for weeknights and holiday tables alike. Why you’ll love these sweet potatoes Simple ingredients, big flavor. Just sweet potatoes, olive oil, BBQ seasoning, … Read more

A big bowl of Green Chile Pork Stew needs nothing more to be satisfying, though I enjoy serving it with chips, warm tortillas, and fresh lime wedges for brightness. Lately I’ve become obsessed with green chile pork whenever we eat out. After ordering it repeatedly over the past few months, I decided to make a … Read more

  The photo above was edited with the free photo editing software iPhoto Many of the photographs on this blog are shown largely unedited. I do sometimes touch up images in Picasa or iPhoto depending on their original quality — sharpening, boosting vibrancy, or adding subtle creative effects — but most of the time you’re … Read more

I’m deep into holiday recipe testing, but I always make room for a nutritious treat—balance matters. I love giving classic snacks a healthier makeover so they can be enjoyed anytime without guilt. These peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy, and sneakily nourishing thanks to coconut sugar, maple syrup, and a scoop of protein powder. Making … Read more