BEHOLD: the day has come. The day that I’ve finally mastered Peanut Butter Fudge. Readers have been asking for this recipe for 10 years. It has the EXACT same fudgy, rich, moist texture as classic chocolate fudge made with marshmallow fluff, but has intense peanut butter flavor. It’s decadent and you can’t stop at one…
I love Butternut Squash Tortellini! There is something so fall and homey about it. This recipe has a simple browned butter sauce, toasty pecans, crispy sage leaves, and Parmesan cheese. Did I mention all the action happens in ONE pan in about 30 minutes? This easy weeknight dinner will be your new fall favorite! How…
Pumpkin Sheet Cake is perfectly moist, spicy, and dare I say, PUMPKIN-Y. The pumpkin flavor really shines through! Bake in a half sheet pan for a thin (but still fluffy) cake that results in the exact cake-to-frosting ratio that I always aim for when I take a bite of cake. Top it with Maple Cream…
This Butternut Squash Lasagna is the vegetarian main dish of my dreams! Layers of noodles, roasted squash, buttery spinach, a rich and savory cream sauce, and of course lots of Parmesan cheese make this the fall casserole that will steal the show this Thanksgiving. Delicious and hearty, it’s the perfect comfort food on a chilly…
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins have cured me entirely of my slight aversion to the chocolate + fall spice combo. I’m a believer now. The chocolate plus the entire can of pumpkin make this recipe super fudgy. I’ve got all the tips to make them ridiculously tall and fluffy, like they came straight from a…
I have been wanting to master an Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe for a LONG time and I’m so happy to finally be posting my favorite version!! This recipe is the result of many years of pondering and testing. Oatmeal cookies are serious business; I do not take my job lightly 😂 These cookies have…
Tomato Bisque is the MOTHER of all Tomato Soups, guys. It’s like regular tomato soup and creamy potato soup got together and had a baby. Instead of being just tomato-based it has the full trifecta of carrot-onions-celery (the holy trinity) that brings in so much flavor and umami. It comes together quickly, and has very…
Do not underestimate the glory that is French Onion Soup. Something magical happens when you combine the simple elements of this recipe: a killer savory beef broth, perfectly golden caramelized onions, and of course, enough toasty bread and melty cheese to make you weep. I’ve got details and photos to show you exactly how to…
These Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies could also be called Chocolate Snickerdoodles. A moist and tender chocolate cookie, with slightly crisp edges and a perfectly crackly top, rolled in cinnamon sugar for the perfect chocolate-cinnamon combo! Originally published August 24, 2018. I just bought a dresser from someone on Craigslist yesterday. Charlotte and Truman share a…
It really doesn’t get any easy (or tastier!) than this Pumpkin Dump Cake! The two main ingredients are pumpkin and cake mix. Mix up a can of pumpkin pie mix with a few simple ingredients, then “dump” a dry yellow cake mix on top. Drizzle with butter and bake! Voila! If you are not into…
I am a Caramel Apple snob. So much of a snob, actually, that I usually don’t even bother eating them. But all that changed recently when I discovered the secret to the BEST homemade caramel sauce. These caramel apples are easy to dip, a dream to bite through, with the most FUDGY caramel texture; they…
I’ve had my fair share of ho-hum Caramel Candy. Caramel is all about the texture, and too often, wrapped caramels are hard to bite into, locking your jaw in place, pausing all conversation. Even if the flavor is good, it doesn’t make up for the unpleasant chewing experience. THIS recipe, however, is absolute perfection. My…
Guys, don’t judge me, but I went for years thinking that Biscotti was for old ladies only. Maybe even just the Italian ones. I mean who is eating this cardboard? People whose tastebuds have all died off, obviously. But ohhhh was I wrong. Fresh, home baked biscotti is a delight to the soul. A crispity,…
White chocolate brownies are like Blondies in disguise. You THINK they are just a less-cool, less-flavorful version of chocolate brownies, but oh are you wrong. They are basically Clark Kent with the glasses. Let’s see you take that shirt off Clark. Okay it got weird, just try these brownies, the white chocolate flavor is unreal!…
Wassail is apple cider’s older, hotter cousin. It’s spicy, it’s gingery, it’s got that citrus twist. Ooh lala! This drink will warm you down to your toes before you can say Jack Frost. Plus it makes the house smell amazing! This recipe has fresh sliced apples and oranges that slow cook and magically turn into…
If you don’t think a cookie can change your life, think again! Years ago at a bakery, I had a salted caramel cookie, sandwiched together with the most amazing Salted Caramel, and have been obsessed ever since. I finally got the recipe right! These browned butter cookies are tender and chewy, perfectly crisp just on…
YOU! GUYS! Finally, the salted caramel sauce of my dreams. This recipe is different from your average salted caramel; it’s thicker, richer and has a slightly FUDGY texture that will absolutely send you over the edge. I have been testing versions of this recipe every autumn for over 7 years; it’s exactly like the fudgy…
I am absolutely OBSESSED with this Cornbread Cake recipe! It’s like my Cornbread Recipe and my favorite White Cake got together and had a baby. A luscious, decadent, three-layer baby, stacked together with the most butter-forward of honey buttercream frostings. I may never go back to regular ol cornbread now that I’ve tasted this 🤣…
Everything’s bigger in Texas and these Cowboy cookies (sometimes called Texas Cow Chips) are no exception. They are crispy on the edges but chewy and moist in the middle, and have about a hundred mix-ins that all combine to create the Texas of all cookies. Originally posted August 23, 2017. Do you go all out…
This easy maple butter is your toast or dinner roll’s new favorite topping! It is so easy to whip up (seriously, 2 minutes) and can be made ahead of time. It makes a great (easy! fast!) gift for neighbors, coworkers, or your holiday hostess. Originally published December 13, 2016. “Eric, my nose is so cold.…
I used to be a total Apple Pie hater. It’s always too mushy and bland. But no longer! I’ve found the perfect method to make the Best Homemade Apple Pie of your life! This classic recipe has a double crust (you won’t miss that crumble), a cooked filling for the best texture and flavor, and…
I love Swedish cardamom cookies that are ultra buttery and crispy-crunchy, yet still light and airy. There is cinnamon in the recipe but cardamom is the star flavor. These cardamom cookies are a family classic that we make every year. Perfect with milk, hot chocolate, or coffee! Originally published May 9, 2014. I have a…
These Roasted Carrots with Dill are the life of the party when it comes to side dishes! They pair perfectly with grilled or roasted meats and fish or shake things up by tossing them with a vibrant green salad for a veggie-packed punch. Even better, they require minimal ingredients and come together in about 30…
Lasagna Soup has all those Lasagna-flavors you love, but way less work! This easy “cheater” lasagna recipe is served in a perfect steaming bowl with TONS of flavor. I adapted my favorite Bolognese Sauce recipe to be a soup, then we add curly lasagna noodles and mounds of herby ricotta swirls into your bowl. It’s…
These healthier oatmeal chocolate chip cookies have NO sugar, NO white flour, and only 2 tablespoons of butter in the whole batch! They are the perfect way to satisfy your mad chocolate cravings when you are supposed to be losing holiday pounds. Originally posted January 12, 2016. I saw this bumper sticker today: “How’s my…
