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Classic Gingerbread Cookies

The only gingerbread recipe you will ever need, these perfectly-spiced cookies have stood the test of time and are as fun to make as they are to eat! When I was a kid, gingerbread cookies were all about the creative endeavor. After bringing the cut-out boys and girls to life with eyes, nose, striped skirts,…

Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

If you’re not careful, these magical bites will disappear from the baking sheet before they make it to the table! Who knew we had to guard our vegetables?   I remember the first time my older son ate a Brussels sprout. A toddler at the time, he popped one into his mouth, and the edges…

Sesame Soy Meatballs

These party-perfect meatballs are saucy, tender and bursting with irresistible Asian flavor. The bite-size option is ideal as an appetizer while the standard-size can be served over rice for a crowd-pleasing entree. Prep-ahead tips offer built-in convenience. Reviewing a cookbook is a task I always enjoy. As I scan the pages, I can often sense…

31 Recipes to Make in October

Trick-or-treating, apple picking, ball games, candy corn, pumpkin carving, haunted houses, and corn mazes. October offers a little something for everyone, and these recipes do too! 🎃🕷👻 The following list offers a variety of seasonal standbys along with some clever recipes that are just plain fun…and I’m here to say we are never too old…

Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies (low sugar and really easy)

These small bites satisfy a sweet tooth with minimal sugar and the added benefit of wholesome fats and protein from the almonds. What’s more, the dough can be quickly mixed by hand with minimal ingredients.   There’s something special about shortbread. I’ve always had a soft spot for its buttery goodness, mild sweetness, and subtle…

Maple Pumpkin Pie

Easy to make and delightful to eat, you may find yourself baking this pie well after the holiday season. For a pudding-like option, skip the crust and bake the filling in a lightly greased baking dish or individual ramekins.       If I counted the number of times I’ve made this recipe for “testing”…

Cuppa Cuppa Cuppa Cobbler

With a layer of melted butter and then batter, followed by fruit on the top, this simple peach cobbler strays from the typical two-layer recipe with fruit on the bottom and a crumble or biscuit on top. Then, as this cobbler bakes, the batter rises up and over the peaches and forms a cake-like treat, with…

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

A few helpful tips and an easy technique yield the crispiest, most irresistible pumpkin seeds with the simplest of ingredients. The snack-worthy recipe is reason to carve a pumpkin, even if you don’t have kids!    I’d venture to say that the annual ritual of pumpkin carving is almost as much fun for a parent as…

Deconstructed Eggplant Parmesan

Two reader-favorite recipes come together to form a delicious twist on classic eggplant Parmesan where the eggplant stays crispy!   This recipe was born from a desire to keep the eggplant in the classic eggplant Parmesan crispy.   It is also a perfect marriage of two much-loved seasonal recipes: a quick and easy cherry tomato sauce…

Brown Soda Bread with Steel Cut Oats

Hearty, wholesome bread has never been so easy, thanks to this yeast-free, no-knead recipe. The finished loaf slices beautifully and tastes great! When I experiment with recipes, I am never 100% sure how they will turn out. Sometimes, a new recipe takes repeated tries, especially in the baking department. I aim to limit white flour…

Freezer English Muffin Pizzas

Simple ingredients are assembled into meaty pizzas that can be baked straight from the freezer for easy, satisfying meals whenever needed. Loved by kids and adults alike, these are not your ordinary English muffin pizzas!   Do English muffin pizzas bring back memories for you? With three easy ingredients and perfectly portioned for one person,…

Yellow Sour Cream Cake

Looking for a yellow cake that feels familiar but a little elevated? This one delivers. It’s light, tender, and just sweet enough to make any occasion feel special. Birthday dinners, weekend entertaining, and “just because” situations any night of the week are excellent reasons to bake this yellow cake. It boasts the most tender crumb…

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