Cozy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup with Sage
“I don’t even really like squash,” my neighbor said, peering into the bowl I’d just handed her. It was a chilly November afternoon, and I’d … Read more
Candied Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies: Easy Party Appetizer
I didn’t even like little smokies for the first twenty-something years of my life. There, I said it. The thought of those little sausages floating … Read more
Creamy Chipotle Ranch Chicken Tailgate Dip
The way the melted cheese stretches when you pull a chip out of this dip — that long, unbroken ribbon of pepper jack and cheddar … Read more
Crispy Air Fryer Football Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese
I need a snack that delivers big flavor, stays warm through the entire first quarter, and doesn’t require me to hover over the stove while … Read more
Best Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread with Streusel Topping
Browned butter sizzling in the pan when I realized I’d forgotten to soften the cream cheese. Typical Tuesday afternoon, honestly. I had a half-opened can … Read more
Best Slow Cooker Football Chili with Cornbread Croutons
The first time I made chili for a football party, it was fine. Just fine. You know what I mean—it was chili, it was hot, … Read more
Best Maple Bourbon Baked Beans for Labor Day (Easy Recipe)
My neighbor Rick showed up at my back door last Labor Day with a bag of charcoal and a six-pack of something local and hoppy. … Read more
Smoky Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad for Labor Day
By the fourth time I made this smoky grilled corn and black bean salad for Labor Day, I finally stopped trying to improve it and … Read more
Game Day Cheesy Football-Shaped Pull-Apart Bread: Easy Appetizer
The clock was ticking down on the third quarter, and my carefully laid snack plan had just fallen apart. I had promised loaded nachos, but … Read more
Creamy Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam Coffee (Easy Fall Recipe)
My neighbor handed me a cup of Starbucks pumpkin cream cold foam through the fence last September, and I didn’t say thank you fast enough … Read more