This non-alcoholic Cranberry Orange Mocktail is an easy, refreshing fruit punch perfect for the holidays. Fizzy, fruity, and made with just three ingredients. For our family, the holidays are about testing new recipes and creating special drinks for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. This mocktail is one of those simple, festive ideas that everyone enjoys. … Read more
Enjoy the nostalgic flavor of Orange Creamsicle Cookies. Made with white cake mix, orange gelatin, fresh orange zest, and white chocolate chips, these simple cookies capture the classic orange-and-vanilla combination for a refreshing summer treat. If you love the bright contrast of orange and cream, these Orange Creamsicle Cookies are for you. They deliver a … Read more
Fresh, creamy roasted red pepper sauce poured over al dente cheese-filled ravioli makes a restaurant-quality Italian dinner you can easily prepare at home. We usually reach for jarred sauce and plain pasta for a quick weeknight meal, but this roasted red pepper sauce is worth the extra effort. It’s silky, rich, garlicky and bright with … Read more
Yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, and pumpkin purée combine to make a moist pumpkin sheet cake swirled with cinnamon and finished with a simple sweet glaze. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for fall gatherings. This cake is incredibly moist and tender. Even without pumpkin pie spice, the pumpkin flavor shines through and pairs beautifully … Read more
When I worked in a restaurant that did catering, we prepared large batches of scalloped potatoes—often called funeral potatoes—for events. We kept bags of diced potatoes ready to go, combined them in a big bowl with sauces and seasonings, and, wearing gloves, mixed everything by hand. It was oddly satisfying. This recipe is essentially the … Read more
Some evenings I don’t want to fuss in the kitchen. I want a quick, mostly one-pot dinner—this skillet lasagna fits the bill. I used two pots: one to cook the noodles and a skillet for the sauce and assembly, but you could adapt it to a single pan if you prefer. This dish is fast … Read more
These gingerbread crinkle cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm holiday spices. Molasses gives them deep, rich flavor, and a dusting of powdered sugar creates the classic snow-kissed crinkle look. Perfect for cookie swaps, gift boxes, or cozy baking sessions, these easy Christmas crinkle cookies deliver festive flavor in every bite. The Ultimate Christmas … Read more
Once or twice a month we enjoy breakfast for dinner. Normally it’s pancakes, eggs and bacon, and the kids love to drown their pancakes in syrup. After receiving a waffle iron for Christmas we now alternate waffles and pancakes on our breakfast-for-dinner nights. Recently my husband asked for something with hashbrowns, so I developed this simple Breakfast Bake.
I enjoy blending flavors from different cuisines, and Mexican and Italian foods pair surprisingly well. After trying Mexican Stuffed Shells and loving the combination, I wanted to explore more Mexican-Italian fusion dishes.
These layered fruit parfaits are a fun and festive, healthy candy corn treat for Halloween! When Halloween arrives, kids often come home with bags of candy. These layered fruit parfaits are a healthier, festive alternative that still captures the classic candy corn look. They’re naturally sweet, colorful, and simple to assemble—perfect for parties, school events, … Read more
