Perfect Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Focaccia
Third batch in five days, and this time I let the dough tell me what it needed instead of the other way around. That first … Read more
Best Easy Fluffy Maple Pumpkin Muffins with Pecan Crumble
The last muffin was gone before I could even grab a napkin. My neighbor, who had just stopped by to borrow a whisk, stood in … Read more
Soft & Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies: Best Easy Recipe
My sister did not trust pumpkin in a snickerdoodle. “It’s going to be cakey,” she said, eyeing the bowl of pumpkin puree on my counter … Read more
Cozy One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Fall Soup (Easy & Best)
That first deep inhale of sautéed onions and celery hitting hot butter — the kind that fills your whole kitchen before you’ve even taken off … Read more
Creamy Crockpot White Chicken Chili with Pumpkin
October dusk, and the only thing I want is this bowl of creamy white chicken chili with pumpkin. The kitchen light flickers on, casting a … Read more
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