Cozy Poor Man’s Stew: Easy Ground Beef & Potato Dinner
I used to think a proper stew needed hours of simmering, a laundry list of fancy cuts, and maybe even a splash of wine you’d … Read more
German Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Skillet: Easy Oktoberfest Dinner
I was standing in the frozen foods aisle of my local grocery store last October, staring blankly at a bag of frozen bratwurst, when the … Read more
Perfect Creamy Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling
This was supposed to be a simple pumpkin bread. I had the loaf pan greased, the oven preheating, and my favorite music playing in the … Read more
Easy Oktoberfest Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip
There used to be a German-style beer hall in the old warehouse district downtown that made these pretzel bites that I still dream about. When … Read more
Cozy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Easy Maple Glaze
I wasn’t supposed to be there that afternoon. My neighbor, a quiet woman named Carol who keeps to herself, had mentioned offhandedly that she was … Read more
Brown Butter Apple Crisp: Easy Oat Crumble Recipe
I was elbow-deep in a pile of thrifted wool sweaters at a church rummage sale last October when the woman running the cash register—a tiny … Read more
Creamy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip with Toffee Bits
I watched my neighbor, a retired baker named Rose, struggle with a bag of apples one Tuesday afternoon. She didn’t say anything at first, just … Read more
Cozy Slow Cooker Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail – Easy & Perfect
My friend Jen asked why I couldn’t just dump everything in the slow cooker and walk away. I was mid-explanation about layering flavors and browning … Read more
Easy Candy Corn Chex Mix: The Best Halloween Snack
I had a very strong opinion about candy corn for most of my adult life. I thought it was waxy, overly sweet, and honestly, a … Read more
Best Easy Apple Cider Margarita with Cinnamon Sugar Rim
It was 10:47 PM on a random Wednesday in October, and I had a desperate need for something that tasted like autumn in a glass. … Read more