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There’s a moment in late September when I open my pantry and realize I’ve unconsciously accumulated three cans of pumpkin puree. That’s when I know fall has truly arrived, and it’s time to start baking. These pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies were…
The first time I made this sweet potato coconut soup, I was skeptical about the combination. Sweet potatoes and coconut milk seemed like they might be too sweet together, maybe even cloying. But that first spoonful changed everything—the natural earthiness…
The first time I made pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, I was skeptical. Pumpkin in cookies seemed like one of those trendy fall things that sounds better than it tastes. Then I pulled a batch from the oven—pillowy soft, studded with…
I spent years ordering broccoli cheddar soup at restaurants and cafes, thinking it was too complicated to make at home. Then one rainy afternoon, I found myself with a head of broccoli that needed using and a craving for something…
Every Halloween, I watch parents stress over elaborate desserts that require advanced decorating skills and ingredients you’ll never use again. Meanwhile, their kids just want something fun to make and even more fun to eat. These witch’s cauldron pudding cups…
The smell of chocolate and peppermint baking in the oven on a cold December morning is one of those scents that instantly puts you in the holiday spirit. These peppermint hot chocolate muffins came about when I was trying to…
There’s a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from walking through your door after a long day to the smell of beef stew that’s been cooking for hours. Your house smells like someone’s been cooking all day, but you did…
There’s a particular kind of chaos that happens on holiday mornings—wrapping paper everywhere, people still in pajamas, coffee brewing, and everyone asking when breakfast will be ready. This holiday breakfast casserole is the solution I wish I’d discovered years earlier.…
The first time I made beef ribs in a slow cooker, I was skeptical. Ribs always seemed like something that required a smoker, a grill, and several hours of careful attention. But then life got busy, and I needed a…
The first time I made a cinnamon roll wreath, I was trying to solve a problem. My family wanted something special for Christmas morning, but I didn’t want to spend the entire morning in the kitchen while everyone else opened…