Last week I took my five boys to the playground to meet friends and somehow ended up bringing ten boys home. It happens. I was glad to have them: I needed honest feedback while testing a recipe I’d made before. I was brushing up on finger foods and revisited my own take on the popular … Read more

I’m pleased to share Ada and Anna’s Maple Sandwich Cookies as my contribution to the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Cookies for Cancer event. Join us in supporting pediatric cancer research — donate to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer today! Ada and Anna are longtime friends and neighbors — an Amish mother and daughter who live just … Read more

Visit our Bread Recipes page for more fantastic homemade breads like our Hot Ham and Cheese Rolls! Quick—name something more comforting than hot, soft bread fresh from the oven. Hard to beat, right? I’m going to argue there’s one thing that edges it out: Hot Ham & Cheese Rolls. These rolls start with an easy-to-handle … Read more

When he was a boy my husband loved to “eat fancy” — by that he meant tiny, deliberate bites. He’d arrange cherry tomatoes on a plate, sit with a salt shaker and take small, thoughtful nibbles, flicking a little salt with the flick of his wrist. Watching him reenact it now, pinkie raised and eyes … Read more

Quick pickled red onions are a constant in my fridge. They brighten sandwiches, pasta, salads, and antipasto or charcuterie boards—not only with bright tangy flavor but with that gorgeous hot-pink color. I rarely go a day without these quick pickles in the refrigerator. They take only a few minutes of hands-on time and add instant … Read more

Two days ago I walked into a doctor’s office and paid to have lasers used on my eyes. It felt futuristic—Jetsons, Star Trek, Galaxy Quest. I half expected a sci-fi doctor to scan me. My only disappointment was the lack of sound effects during the procedure; a loud “PEWPEWPEW” would have made the experience complete. … Read more

Visit our Bread Recipes page for more homemade bread ideas and explore our collection of Sweet Potato Recipes as well. My family usually gathered at my grandparents’ house for Thanksgiving. Grandma’s table was never ornate and the dishes rarely matched, but it didn’t matter. We wore comfortable, casual clothes and filled the room with the … Read more

Easy Meal Plan Week 111 – 10 talented bloggers bring you a full week of recipes including dinners, side dishes, and desserts. Here’s the lineup for the week: Monday – Soup / Salad / Seafood / Meatless: start the week with something lighter. Tuesday – Mexican: tacos, enchiladas and more. Wednesday – Pasta / Italian: … Read more

Today’s Chocolate Dipped Homemade Kahlua Marshmallows are dedicated to my dear friend Joan, who passed away unexpectedly last week. Kahlua and chocolate were two of Joan’s favorite things, so I wanted to combine them into a treat she would have loved. Joan always nurtured others, and I believe she would appreciate being remembered through food. … Read more

I make my own hot dog buns at home. Some friends have teased me—affectionately—about this. “Why bother? You can buy them anywhere.” My answer is simple: I’ve never found a store-bought bun that matches these. Most commercial buns suffer from one or more problems: they’re either too soft, stale, or crumbly, and many are loaded … Read more