Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese is a crowd-pleaser and kid-approved. A lighter béchamel-style cheese sauce coats corkscrew pasta and fresh broccoli. Topped with buttery panko and baked until golden, it’s cozy, comforting, and perfect for weeknights. What you’ll need to make Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese 12 oz dry pasta (corkscrew shapes like cavatappi or … Read more
Traeger Brown Sugar Pork Chops combine sweet and smoky flavors in a simple, satisfying dish. Bone-in pork chops are seasoned, seared, and finished with a rich brown sugar sauce for a delicious twist on a classic. Cooking on a pellet grill adds a subtle wood-fired note that elevates the overall flavor. Brown Sugar Pork Chops … Read more
The best pumpkin cake is tender, moist, and richly spiced for fall. Topped with smooth cream cheese frosting, this cake is a family favorite that’s easy to make and always requested. This pumpkin cake combines a light, fluffy crumb with the deep, comforting flavor of pumpkin and warm spices. It uses a full 15-ounce can … Read more
Christmas Pudding Masterclass – Making The Perfect Christmas Pudding Traditional Christmas puddings are usually prepared well before Christmas Day. Many families observe “Stir-Up Sunday,” the final Sunday before Advent, at the end of November. This is commonly regarded as the last suitable day to mix puddings and cakes that benefit from long maturation — a … Read more
This slow cooker steamed gooseberry pudding pairs sharp, tangy fruit with a light vanilla sponge. No gooseberries? Substitute any summer fruit you like. I made this recipe to avoid heating the kitchen with an oven, and it’s perfect for warm weather. Instead of reaching for straight-up ice cream, I wanted a comforting warm pudding that … Read more
You might be skeptical, but cheese popcorn belongs on ice cream sundaes — especially when paired with easy homemade hot fudge and butterscotch sauce. Sweet and salty perfection! Let’s talk about putting popcorn on your ice cream. Hot fudge and butterscotch are classic, but popcorn — especially a caramel-and-cheese mix — adds an irresistible sweet-and-salty … Read more
This easy banana sour cream coffee cake is made with ripe bananas and sour cream for a moist, tender cake finished with a sweet cinnamon crumble topping. Despite its name, coffee isn’t an ingredient in coffee cake—however, coffee and coffee cake are a perfect pairing. Serve this banana crumb cake for breakfast or brunch with … Read more
Enjoy this comforting bowl of Penne Chicken Soup. It’s like grandma’s, but even better. School started for our family this past Monday: one child began Kindergarten and the other began early preschool. Both come home full of stories and energy that slowly fades after dinner. That’s when the real tiredness shows, and the occasional tears … Read more
A Dream in Chocoland
This week I declared it the week of chocolate, though I’m still working through a few eggs and planning more baking. I’ve been preparing a little surprise for tomorrow — a rich chocolate treat I can’t wait to share.
My dream isn’t finished yet. Come back tomorrow to see what’s next!
Spicy tuna rolls are delicious, but making sushi at home can be challenging. This spicy tuna bowl delivers the same bold flavors without the fuss. It uses pantry-friendly canned tuna and a creamy sriracha mayonnaise to recreate the taste of a spicy tuna roll over rice. If you enjoy tuna, try the Crispy Lemon Parmesan, … Read more