Wholesome Baked Mac and Cheese: Easy Crispy Panko Recipe
I was elbow-deep in a box of old vinyl records at a dusty estate sale last spring, not looking for anything in particular, when the … Read more
Quick & Easy Turkey Gravy from Pan Drippings
My sister-in-law had claimed to hate gravy for twenty-three years. Twenty-three years of dry turkey, dry mashed potatoes, dry everything—because she’d push her plate away … Read more
Kid-Approved Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese: Best Thanksgiving Side
It was 10:47 PM on a random Wednesday in late October, and I had a very specific, almost embarrassing craving. I wanted mac and cheese—the … Read more
Easy Small-Batch Fall Harvest Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
My neighbor Jen wasn’t trying to impress me. I’d stopped by to borrow a wrench—don’t ask—and the smell of something warm and sweet hit me … Read more
Best Roasted Butternut Squash and Sausage Skillet Recipe
This was supposed to be a stuffed acorn squash situation. I had the acorn squash, the wild rice, the dried cranberries—the whole plan mapped out … Read more
Cozy Loaded Crockpot Potato Soup for Friendsgiving
My neighbor Marta watched me hauling a thirty-pound bag of potatoes up the stairs to my apartment on a drizzly Wednesday afternoon. She didn’t say … Read more
Perfect Herb Butter Spatchcock Turkey: The Best Thanksgiving Recipe
There used to be a tiny, unassuming restaurant tucked away on a side street in Portland called The Gabled Roost that made a Thanksgiving plate … Read more
Creamy Crockpot Cheddar Broccoli Soup: Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe
My friend Jenna asked why I couldn’t just dump everything in the crockpot and let it do its thing. I started to explain why that … Read more
Best One-Pot Lasagna Soup with Easy Ricotta Dollops
My brother-in-law, Mark, had a very specific, very loud opinion about lasagna for fifteen years. He swore it was overrated. A mushy, layered inconvenience, he … Read more
Cozy Pumpkin Spice Cake Pops Perfect for Thanksgiving
My neighbor Sarah wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by to borrow a pie plate the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and this warm, spiced smell … Read more