Best Make-Ahead Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble
I was standing in the produce aisle last November, staring at a pile of sweet potatoes, when a woman next to me picked one up, … Read more
Cozy Roasted Butternut Squash and Farro Salad Recipe (Easy!)
My neighbor Carol watched me struggling with a too-heavy bag of groceries one Tuesday afternoon and didn’t say anything at first. Then she just appeared … Read more
Perfect Cranberry Orange Bread with Glaze: Easy Homemade Recipe
The holiday bake sale was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten. My sister had texted me the night before—”Don’t forget your contribution!”—and I’d nodded … Read more
Fresh Harvest Kale Salad with Apples and Pecans
I swore I hated kale salad. For years. Every time someone brought one to a potluck, I’d politely take a tiny portion, push it around … Read more
Best Easy Witch Finger Pretzel Rods Recipe
The checkout line at the hardware store was moving slower than molasses in January. I was balancing a bag of lightbulbs and a new paintbrush, … Read more
Spooky Spiderweb Taco Dip: Easy Halloween Party Appetizer
This was supposed to be a layered taco dip for a casual Friday night. Nothing fancy, just the usual refried beans, sour cream, and salsa … Read more
Best Maple Bourbon Glazed Turkey Breast (Small Batch Recipe)
There used to be a tiny smokehouse off Highway 9 in upstate New York that made the most incredible maple-glazed turkey I have ever tasted. … Read more
Easy Candy Corn Trifle with Vanilla Pudding
My neighbor, Deb, wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a cup of sugar—cliché, I know—and this thing, this towering, striped, ridiculous … Read more
Best Overnight Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole Recipe
I used to think cinnamon rolls were a weekend-only thing. You know, the kind of project that requires a whole morning of patience, flour-dusted counters, … Read more
Cozy Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice and Cranberries
My neighbor, a retired botanist named Helen, watched me one afternoon staring at the pile of acorn squash at the farmers market like they were … Read more