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Cranberry Orange Soda Bread and Jam: The Delectable Holiday Duo

Cranberry Orange Soda Bread and Jam: The Delectable Holiday Duo

  It’s officially pumpkin-flavored-everything time. Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pasta, pumpkin candles (yes, candles), the squash is having a spectacular seasonal moment. But hiding in pumpkin’s shadow is another holiday superstar: the cranberry. Cranberries are tart, bright, berry-licious little beauties. And when you pair …read more

Turn Thanksgiving Leftovers into Comfort with Classic Turkey Divan

Turn Thanksgiving Leftovers into Comfort with Classic Turkey Divan

Thanksgiving leftovers, my festive foodies, are one of the best parts of the whole delicious production. The turkey sandwiches! The potatoes and gravy! The mysterious container in the back of the fridge that nobody claims to remember! Okay, maybe not that. And when you have …read more

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline Sauce: If Pumpkin Pie and Bread Pudding Had a Baby

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Pecan Praline Sauce: If Pumpkin Pie and Bread Pudding Had a Baby

In a season overflowing with good things to eat, let’s add one more cozy, custardy, pecan-studded delight to the dessert table, shall we, darlings? This pumpkin bread pudding with pecan praline sauce is the sweet little love story between classic bread pudding and pumpkin pie. …read more

A Deliciously Decadent Pumpkin Trifle for Thanksgiving

A Deliciously Decadent Pumpkin Trifle for Thanksgiving

Sweeten your holiday with this layered delight. Thanksgiving dessert, darling, does not need to be fussy to feel fabulous. In fact, this pumpkin trifle is proof that a few smart shortcuts can create a showstopping finale without leaving you elbow-deep in flour, frosting, and holiday-related …read more

Ditch the Can, Keep the Comfort: Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

Ditch the Can, Keep the Comfort: Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

Forget everything you know about the classic green bean casserole. This year, we’re ditching the can and keeping all the comfort. Because yes, canned cream of mushroom soup is convenient. And yes, those little crispy onions have been showing up at Thanksgiving since practically forever. …read more

Ghoulishly Good: Spiced Dark Chocolate and Pear Skull Brownie Cake

Ghoulishly Good: Spiced Dark Chocolate and Pear Skull Brownie Cake

  Halloween is creeping closer, my darling dessert divas, and we are ready with a centerpiece that is spooky, sweet, and just a little bit sassy. This Ghoulishly Good Spiced Dark Chocolate and Pear Skull Brownie Cake turns an ordinary boxed brownie mix into a …read more

Butternut Bliss: Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Butternut Bliss: Creamy Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Fall, fabulous fall! When the leaves begin their yearly twirl and the produce bins fill with plump, pear-shaped butternut squash, we know comfort-food season has officially arrived. Butternut squash has a naturally sweet, earthy flavor that’s at its peak during the fall harvest, and it’s …read more

Fuss-Free Festivities: 3 No-Bake Peanut Butter Delights for the Holidays

Fuss-Free Festivities: 3 No-Bake Peanut Butter Delights for the Holidays

The delectable duo of peanut butter and chocolate made easy. As the holidays approach, there’s a certain magic in the air: the warmth of twinkling lights, the aroma of cookies baking, and the joy of creating sweet moments in the kitchen. But who says every …read more

9 Sneaky Ways to Add More Beans to Your Diet (Your Family Won’t Even Notice)

9 Sneaky Ways to Add More Beans to Your Diet (Your Family Won’t Even Notice)

Have you ever set dinner on the table and watched one tiny bean trigger a full-scale family investigation? The dinner-table detectives arrive: “What’s that?” “Why is it in the sauce?” “Is it healthy?” Oh, my darling divas, we are not here for a dinner rebellion. …read more

Scratch and Dent Stores: What’s Actually Safe to Buy (and What Isn’t)

Scratch and Dent Stores: What’s Actually Safe to Buy (and What Isn’t)

Scratch and Dent Stores: What’s Actually Safe to Buy (and What Isn’t) Scratch and dent stores can be a glorious little treasure hunt for budget-conscious divas. You may find pantry staples at prices that make your grocery receipt look downright glamorous. But scratch and dent …read more

Bewitchingly Bold Deviled Monster Eggs: A Spooktacular Treat for Halloween

Bewitchingly Bold Deviled Monster Eggs: A Spooktacular Treat for Halloween

  Halloween is creeping closer, my little pumpkin pickers, and we have enough sugar swirling around the neighborhood to power a small city. Cookies, caramel corn, candy bars, gummy goodies: the sugar situation is serious. So why not serve something savory, protein-packed, and positively bewitching …read more

Monster Marshmallow Kabobs: A Spooky Treat on a Stick!

Monster Marshmallow Kabobs: A Spooky Treat on a Stick!

  What’s better than a bunch of mischievous monsters? Monsters made of marshmallows on a stick, of course, because, let’s face it, everything is more fun when it’s on a stick! These Monster Marshmallow Kabobs are a festive and frightfully fun Halloween treat the whole …read more