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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Have you ever cooked fingerling potatoes? These oblong, finger-shaped potatoes are small and waxy. They have thin skins and firm, buttery flesh that almost reminds me of chestnuts. I love to make roasted fingerling potatoes for special occasions. With …

Pumpkin Stuffed Shells

overhead view of baked vegan pumpkin stuffed shells in a casserole dish.These Vegan Pumpkin Stuffed Shells are filled with cashew spinach ricotta, smothered in pumpkin pasta sauce, and baked until hot and gooey! A comforting crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for holidays and family meals. If you love pumpkin pasta as much as I do, then you’ll want to try my Pumpkin Pasta Bake with Almond Ricotta, Pumpkin…

Fall Minestrone Soup

The Coziest Fall Minestrone Soup Fall is soup season in our house, and this hearty Fall Minestrone Soup is one I make again and again. It’s packed with seasonal veggies, tender pasta, and creamy beans, and the sweet butternut squash and bright ka…

This Healing Pumpkin Soup Is Made from Pantry Staples

This Healing Pumpkin Soup is made with canned pumpkin, carrots, mushrooms, and coconut milk for a cozy, nourishing bowl that’s naturally dairy-free, pantry-friendly, and freezer-friendly. Pumpkin Soup with Canned Pumpkin When the weather gets chilly, m…

Puff Pastry Brie Bites

This post is in partnership with DeLallo. I’ll be making these brie bites for every party this holiday season! Easy to make with 5 ingredients (and easy to eat with your fingers), they’re the perfect festive appetizer. A delicate shell of p…

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Don’t tell Jack, but we probably won’t have classic mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving this year. I’m planning to make these cauliflower mashed potatoes instead! That’s because we’re celebrating with his parents, who eat a lo…

Banoffee Pie

The Best Banoffee Pie: A Decadent Dessert That’s Easier Than It Looks If you’ve never tried Banoffee Pie, you’re in for something special. This dessert looks fancy, but it’s surprisingly simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser…

Chewy Snickerdoodle Bars

I didn’t grow up eating Snickerdoodles. In fact, the first time I ever tried one was in my twenties; a colleague had made them for a work meeting, and I was instantly smitten with their crackly, spiced tops and chewy centers. The most traditional…

Cranberry Sauce

Meet my best cranberry sauce recipe! Easy to make with 5 ingredients in under 15 minutes, it’s delectably tart, not too sweet, and studded with whole cranberries. I’m not a turkey eater, and I still spoon this sauce all over my Thanksgiving…

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed acorn squash is one of my favorite fall dinners. I often make it after trips to the farmers market, when I come home with more squash than I know what to do with. It’s also my go-to vegetarian main course for Thanksgiving. Loaded with a f…

Pumpkin Tiramisu

This pumpkin tiramisu recipe is a show-stopping fall dessert! No offense to pumpkin pie, but it might just steal the spotlight on your Thanksgiving dessert table. It features luxe layers of pumpkin cream, chai-soaked ladyfingers, and a gorgeous dusting…

Butternut Squash Bake with Goat Cheese and Pistachios

Baked butternut squash is layered with creamy goat cheese and crunchy pistachios in this cozy Butternut Squash Bake recipe. A restaurant-worthy side dish that’s perfect for the holidays and for weeknights when you feel like something fancy! Baked Butte…

Crockpot Apple Cider Recipe

Warm up with this easy crockpot apple cider recipe made with fresh apples, oranges, brown sugar, and cozy spices for the perfect fall drink for holidays or chilly nights.

Roasted Broccoli Caesar Salad

Roasted Broccoli Caesar Salad: A Fresh and Flavorful Twist on a Classic I love a good classic Caesar salad, but sometimes it’s fun to mix things up, and this Broccoli Caesar Salad takes everything you love about Caesar salad and gives it a fresh,…

Classic Martini

This classic martini recipe was one of the first cocktails Jack learned to make at home. It entered our rotation years ago, back when we had regular poker nights with a group of friends. I would always lose, but I still joined in every time for the com…

baked potatoes with crispy broccoli and bacon

Unless you’re living your life better than me (probably!), I bet it’s probably been way too long since you last had a baked potato for dinner — or, as they’re more charmingly called across the pond, “jacket potato…

Creamy Gnocchi Soup

Trust me, you want this gnocchi soup recipe in your weeknight rotation. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s quick and cozy. The tender, pillowy gnocchi float in a rich, creamy broth that’s seasoned with aromatic veggies, fragrant herbs, and a to…

9 Best Chili Recipes

The Best Chili Recipes for Every Occasion When the weather cools down, there’s nothing better than a warm, hearty bowl of chili. It’s cozy, comforting, and the kind of meal that works for every occasion…busy weeknights, lazy weekends,…

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

The Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie I Make Every Fall If you’ve tried my classic Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie, you already know how much I love a warm, gooey cookie baked right in a cast iron pan. This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie…

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