Hello hello and happy Friday Faves. First off, thanks to all of you who wished us a happy anniversary last week. We had a grand time celebrating it by
Hot Buttered Rum
This classic hot buttered rum recipe mixes a make-ahead buttered rum batter—made with ice cream—with hot water and light rum to make mugs of wintery cozy
Chewy Ginger Cookies
These chewy ginger cookies made with molasses and warm spices like ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg get an extra hit of heat thanks to a pinch of black
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Hey hey and happy anniversary Friday. You know how we all say life whizzes by in a flash? Well, this weekend is proof positive it's true because my
Rice Pudding
This is absolutely the best rice pudding recipe, made extra creamy on the stovetop with jasmine rice, vanilla bean, and whole milk, studded with plump raisins,
Stanley Tucci Zucchini Pasta Recipe
After seeing Stanley Tucci's zucchini pasta recipe on television, I knew I had to make this super simple but totally decadent pasta dish at home. Here's how.
Meatloaf Recipe
My grandma's BEST easy meatloaf recipe with oats mixed with ground beef, powdered milk, and a sweet glaze makes a juicy meatloaf every time. Classic meatloaf
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Hellooooowwww again Friday, hello. Well, here we are. I've had my tree up for 2 weeks but the rest of my holiday decorating mojo has come to a full stop.
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HELLO and happy Friday! I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving however you happened to spend the day, and here's my cheers to the people and things each of
Turkey Tetrazzini
This classic turkey tetrazzini casserole with spaghetti noodles, cooked turkey, mushrooms, and peas in a lush and creamy sauce makes me want to make
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Hello hello and happy Friday before the frenzy. Whether cooking at home or traveling elsewhere, this weekend we'll all be doing some degree of
Easy Creamed Swiss Chard with Garlic Breadcrumbs
This easy creamed Swiss chard gets the comfort food treatment thanks to a light but creamy sauce topped with crispy garlic Panko breadcrumbs for a side dish so
Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage and Browned Butter
This whole roasted butternut squash with browned butter, crispy sage, and Parmesan cheese is easy to make and a total showstopper of a fall side
Creamed Spinach
All you need are five simple ingredients to make the best creamed spinach recipe. It's cooked right on the stovetop in a creamy, savory Parmesan cheese sauce
Caramelized Salmon Stir Fry
This salmon stir fry starts with chunks of marinated salmon that become sweetly caramelized in the oven or air fryer before being added to a stir fry of kale,
5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
This classic Thanksgiving side is now even easier to make thanks to a little help from your slow cooker or Crock Pot. You only need 5 ingredients and very
Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes
This creamy, crispy-edged, cheesy, thyme-infused potatoes au gratin recipe is easy to make, and an irresistibly decadent sidekick to any meal. There are few
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Hello and happy Friday! Today is Veteran's Day, the day we honor military men and women who have put our country first and served in the US armed forces.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Browned Butter
This roasted butternut squash is drizzled with a to-die-for maple syrup-flavored brown butter with fresh rosemary, and sprinkled with flaky sea salt for a
Kale Salad with Wild Rice and Butternut Squash
This filling kale salad with warm wild rice and roasted butternut squash, toasted pecans, goat cheese, and sweet-tart dried cranberries is dressed with an apple
Roasted Butternut Squash
Roasted butternut squash becomes sweet and caramelized in just about 20 minutes when cooked at a high temperature in the oven. I love eating veggies in so
Roasted Acorn Squash
Learn the most delicious way to make roasted acorn squash to eat on its own or as the perfect addition to salads, pasta, and more! Fall squash recipes are
How to Brown Butter
Brown butter is one of my favorite magic tricks in the kitchen. It's so easy to make and lends a warm, sweet nuttiness to any dish, savory or sweet. Here's how
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Hello hello and happy Friday! With nearly a foot of snow falling outside, I was snug as a bug in our cabin kitchen while raiding the freezer, fridge, and
Antipasto Pasta Salad
This Italian antipasto pasta salad is made with fusilli pasta, chunks of Italian cold cuts, provolone cheese, pickled giardiniera vegetables, tangy green
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
This creamy pumpkin pasta with fried sage, mascarpone, and Parmesan cheese is the ultimate fall comfort food dish. It's easy to make and vegetarian
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Hello and happy Friday! I'mmmmm back! ... Back in the kitchen cooking up new recipes for all of us to enjoy, coming soon to this blog near you. As we creep
Mini Meatball Mac and Cheese
This mini meatball mac and cheese combines two of my favorite comfort foods in one dish, is quick and easy to make, and will be a huge hit with the whole
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are super soft and pillowy and packed with pumpkin pie flavor, and make a BIG batch of cookies. THE BEST Pumpkin
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Hello hello and happy Friday. Today we arrive home from Italy and Spain with our not-so-little Smudge in tow. Once we've slept off our flight, I know we
BBQ Meatballs
These easy BBQ meatballs made with ground beef and a tangy, quick-to-make homemade sauce are a favorite party appetizer or easy dinner idea. There's some
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Bonjourno and hello hello! I'm writing to you from the balcony of our flat in Sorrento, on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. The last time I was here was with my